Pinellas County maintains three major parks along the Gulf Coast, Fort Desota Park, located in the south end of the county, is one of the largest county parks in the State of Florida, with over seven miles of shoreline. Sand Key Park is located in central Pinellas County, has almost a half mile of beachfront. Howard Park is a gem located on the Gulf of Mexico in the northern reaches of the county in Tarpon Springs. These three parks offer a list of amenities that include picnicking facilities, fishing opportunities and other items of interest to residents and tourists alike.

In addition to the major beach park facilities, Pinellas County has these beach access parks:

Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Shores Beach
Treasure Island
St. Petersburg Beach
Madeira Beach
Redington Shores
Redington Beach