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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 home of "Winter the dolphin" - movie star

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.

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