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 May 12, 2026 Positions available on Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board
- News April 17, 2026 Pinellas County and Palm Harbor break ground on new recreation center
- News March 31, 2026 County celebrates opening of new Dansville Park in unincorporated Ridgecrest
- News March 28, 2026 Heritage Village landmarks receive official historic designation during 50th anniversary celebration
- News March 24, 2026 Heritage Village marks 50 Years with historic designation
Events
View All EventsCivic Season Youth 250 Event at Heritage Village
Celebrate Civic Season with A Slice of History—a relaxed and inspiring gathering designed especially for young adults who want to connect, learn, and reflect on…
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
Brochure outlining the Pinellas Trail Adopt-A-Mile Program, a cooperative partnership between the public/private sector and Pinellas County.
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......
County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park
12-acre park will offer new amenity in the Greater Ridgecrest area Pinellas County officials and community leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday......
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase
Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment has been mostly completed south of Paradise Grille and will move to the north end of the beach early......
County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park
Elected officials and staff members from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools and the City of Largo broke ground on High Point......
Pinellas County Park & Recreation Month Photo Contest
Overview & Submission Guidelines July is Park & Recreation Month! Pinellas County joins the rest of the nation in promoting vibrant and......
Beach nourishment to begin June 3 at Pass-a-Grille
The initial phase of the project to nourish Pass-a-Grille beach is scheduled to begin June 3 following the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners allocating an additional $4.4 million Tuesday to fund the full nourishment. ...
County holds groundbreaking ceremony for Raymond H. Neri Community Park improvements
Pinellas County held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for the much-anticipated Raymond H. Neri Community Parks Improvement project in Lealman. The event was attended by County officials, county commissioners, civic leaders and other residents. ...
Philippe Park Improvements
Project Background The projects are planned inside Philippe Park, next to the Safety Harbor Tocobaga Mounds. This area is a National Historic......
Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment
Project Overview Pinellas County completed a nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach that was performed in phases. During the first phase, between 5,000 and......
Brooker Creek Preserve to host Earth Day birthday bash
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve will host Earth Day Birthday: A Springtime Conservation on......