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 March 11, 2024 Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 10
- News November 15, 2023 Pinellas County seeks input on Seminole area recreation facilities by Dec. 12
- News September 28, 2023 Pinellas County opens new, improved Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park
- News September 27, 2023 Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
- News August 15, 2023 Pinellas County to negotiate preservation land acquisition in Tarpon Springs
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.
Rehabilitation of former disposal area on 119th Street N. (Future Greenspace)
Project Overview The approximately 37-acre project site is in the Greater Ridgecrest area, with a 5-acre stormwater pond located in the northwest......
Taylor Lake Seawall Improvements
Project Overview This project consists of the replacement of the existing vinyl sheet pile wall along the north end of Taylor Lake,......
Pinellas County opens new, improved Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources officially reopened Bay Pier at Fort De Soto Park with a ribbon cutting Thursday following completion......
Heritage Village opens historic Turner Bungalow
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources and Heritage Village officially opened the Turner Bungalow to the public for the first time since......
Wilde Lands Recreation Area
Project Overview Pinellas County is developing additional public recreation facilities adjacent to the existing soccer fields and associated parking lot within the......
Weedon Island Preserve Salt Marsh Restoration
Project Overview Pinellas County is restoring and enhancing a 41-acre section of the Weedon Island Preserve through a pilot project that will......
Brooker Creek Preserve – Four Lakes Hammock Recreation Area
Project Overview Pinellas County is developing a passive recreation area within the Brooker Creek Preserve. The proposed amenities will include a 25-space......
Pinellas County to negotiate preservation land acquisition in Tarpon Springs
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously authorized County Administration to negotiate an agreement for future acquisition of preservation land in north Pinellas County....
Sawgrass Lake Park Boardwalk & Tower Rehabilitation
Project Overview Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources and Public Works are undertaking a project to rehabilitate the existing boardwalk and tower......
Dansville Community Park
Project Overview The project is located in the Greater Ridgecrest Area and is approximately 12 acres in size. The objective is to create......