Parks, Recreation, Culture & Travel
Pinellas County is home to more than 20,000 acres of parks and preserves and hosts countless arts and cultural opportunities. Take a walk or bike ride on the Pinellas Trail to see murals and other points of interest. Visit arts festivals, hike in the wilderness or enjoy the beach. The opportunities are endless!
County Parks & Preserves
Whether on the beach, at a lake, or in the wilderness, enjoy some time with nature at a County park. Visit our Parks and Preserves page for a listing, map, and amenities finder for all County parks.
Learn MoreNews
- News October 9, 2026 Vacancy announced on Historic Preservation Board
- News September 19, 2026 Heritage Village event connects Constitution Week with Pinellas County’s origins
- News September 1, 2026 Heritage Village hosts “We the People of Pinellas” Constitution Connection event
- News August 31, 2026 Parks for Pollinators returns for more discovery!Â
- News July 11, 2026 Heritage Village celebrates dual milestones at All-American BashÂ
Events
View All EventsParks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
Meeting begins at 9:30am at PCR Administration, 12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774 in the Gardenia Room. Note: Meeting location may change…
Programs
View All ProgramsBaskets for Beaches
The Baskets for Beaches program enables you to make a difference by collecting trash as you walk the beach. Grab a basket…
Adopt-A-Park
The Adopt-A-Park program is great for businesses or civic groups looking to give back to their community. Pinellas County Parks & Conservation…
Pinellas Trail Adopt-A-Mile Program
Learn how individuals, groups, and corporations can give back to their community in a highly-visible way.
Some Parks amenities remain unavailable due to storm damage
Entering Memorial Day weekend, Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources wants to remind residents and visitors that some park amenities are temporarily......
Pedestrian Safety Technology
Pinellas County is committed to helping pedestrians and cyclists move safely across the county. Nearly 74% of pedestrian fatalities in America occur......
Turner Bungalow Collections Exhibit opens at Heritage Village
More than 5,000 artifacts bring to life a Clearwater family’s legacy Pinellas County celebrated the grand opening of the Turner Bungalow Collections......
County completes purchase of West Klosterman Preserve
Joint effort protects a 14-acre environmental sanctuary Pinellas County has finalized the acquisition of the 14-acre West Klosterman Preserve near Tarpon Springs,......
Lifeguards needed for 2025 beach season
With swim season approaching, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure public health and safety at Pinellas County beach parks. Lifeguards......
McKay Creek Greenway Trail
Project Overview The McKay Creek Greenway was designated by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners in 1996. The main purpose of......
Weedon Island Boardwalk and Pier Rehabilitation
Project Overview Pinellas County rehabilitated the existing fishing pier and Education Center boardwalk within Weedon Island Preserve as part of the countywide......
Fort De Soto Park fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen
After extensive repairs and cleanup following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the historic fort, dog beach and both fishing piers at Fort De......
Pinellas Trail Dedication
In Memory of Albert Valery III The Pinellas Trail might never have come about had it not been for the untimely death......
Florida Botanical Gardens to host annual Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Display is recognized by USA Today as one of America’s best botanical holiday light displays The Florida Botanical Gardens will transform into......