St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs
Pinellas County Parks on Central Florida's West Coast
There are currently 22 parks operating and more are under development. Pinellas County has
seaside and inland parks on many major bird migration routes. You can see both
permanent and seasonal species. The Pinellas County learning center has a
staff of naturalists with teaching degrees and a creditable staff of
assistants. Hotel and Motel accommodations are readily available nearby in all price
ranges and service levels. All parks are handicapped accessible.
Pinellas Trail
The Pinellas Trail, near St. Petersburg, is a linear park with approximately 45 miles of patrolled improved walking
and hiking trail with improvements constantly being upgraded.
Seabird Sanctuary, and the Clearwater Marine Science Center
There are lots of visitor activities and attractions in the area. There is no admission fee
for any of the parts, but there is a charge for overnight camping.
Fred H. Howard Park in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs is a pleasant predominantly Greek Seaside community with a wildlife preserve
and wetland estuary. The local bird rescue group "Friends of the Feathered " do an excellent
job and are very helpful.
HOURS
Open 7 AM and close after local sunset. During the winter, sunset is about 6:30PM.