Parks & Preserves Projects
Recent projects completed or under construction by Pinellas County and the 24 cities.
Baranoff Park Land Acquisition
Purchase of downtown property to preserve and protect one of the oldest grand oaks in Pinellas County and enhance downtown.
Brooker Creek Boardwalk Rehabilitation
Install new boardwalk framing, decking, handrails and lighting at Brooker Creek Preserve.
Coachman Park Rebuild
Located in the heart of Downtown Clearwater, Coachman Park boasts lush green spaces, a magnificent music venue, and an abundance of exciting amenities.
Dansville Community Park
This project will create a new park around the Dansville retention pond (Mill Pond). The park will include a multi-use path, sidewalk, benches, picnic shelter, restrooms, parking lot and open green space.
Dunedin Parks Maintenance Facility
Provides for more efficienct working conditions for City employees resulting in better services and fiscal savings for the community.
Folly Farm Nature Preserve Improvements
Folly Farm Nature Preserve provides classes, hikes, camp outs, festivals, and a petting zoo to the community free of charge.
Fort De Soto Bay Pier Replacement
Replace the pier at Ft. De Soto park to improve safety and offer new amenities.
Gladys Douglas Preserve Purchase & Improvements
Acquisition and preservation of 44 acres of environmentally sensitive lands adjacent to 80 acres of lake and wetlands.
Greater Ridgecrest Future Greenspace
Making way for future greenspace by improving a former disposal site through a gas mitigation system and regrading of the site.
Gulfport Beach Playground
Complete overhaul of the beach playground with all new equipment designed for children ages 5-12.
High Point Community Park
Creating a park to serve students of High Point Elementary during school hours open to the residents of the High Point community after school hours.
Keegan Clair Docks
Waterway Access to 18 Transient Docks along the Intracoastal Waterway adjacent to the Indian Rocks Beach Business District.
Oldsmar Sports Complex Upgrades
The City of Oldsmar used the Penny for Pinellas to make several upgrade to their sports complex.
Philippe Park Living Shoreline Project
Install a living shoreline at Philippe Park, providing safety and environmental improvements.
Pocket Park in Indian Rocks Beach
Preservation of green space and public access to the coastal beach frontage
Raymond H. Neri Community Park Improvements
This project will bring new amenities to Raymond H. Neri Community Park
Safety Harbor City Park Playground Turf
Upgraded the playground surface at Safety Harbor City Park to artificial turf. Providing a new, safer surface to increase inclusivity for all users.
Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
Award-winning park in Safety Harbor that preserves wetlands, provides recreational opportunities, and is a premier event venue.
Sand Key Park Paving
Improve drainage and address ADA issue by repaving in Sand Key Park.
Sawgrass Lake Park Boardwalk & Tower Rehabilitation
Improve safety by rehabilitating the boardwalk and tower at Sawgrass Lake Park.
Shore Acres Recreation Center
Recreation center with swimming pool, indoor gym, teen room, two multipurpose rooms, conference room, kitchen, and outdoor playground.
Sid Boughton Pickleball Courts
Full time, fully-designated, public, outdoor pickleball courts in Safety Harbor.
Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp Driveway
Improve safety by relocating the Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp entrance.
Taylor Homestead Upgrades
This project will refurbish the interior and exterior of this Pinellas pioneer family homestead at Eagle Lake Park for future public enjoyment.
Taylor Lake Seawall Improvements
This project will replace the existing wall along the north end of Taylor Lake, drainage improvements along 8th Avenue SW, and repair of the existing pedestrian bridge that joins the sidewalk running along 8th Avenue SW.
Tomlinson Park
Project providing much-needed shade for children and families enjoying the playgrounds.
Turner Bungalow Restoration
Provide public access to an important historical site by restoring the Turner Bungalow at Heritage Village.
Wall Springs Park Expansion
Completion of Wall Springs Park coastal additions in 2020 opened an additional 120 acres for public enjoyment.
Weedon Island Boardwalk and Pier Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of the existing fishing pier and Education Center boardwalk within Weedon Island Preserve
Weedon Island Preserve Salt Marsh Restoration
Restoration of a 41-acre section of the Weedon Island Preserve through a pilot project that will remove manmade spoil mounds and improve water flow.
Note: This page represents select projects supported by the Penny over the past decade. For a full list of projects, check Pinellas County’s Annual Capital Improvement Plan or check with your city. To see a map of historic project accomplishments (1990-2019), see the Historic Accomplishments Map.
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