| Throughout the gorgeous cities of Pinellas County | | | | festivals and city events are often held. The |
| in Florida you will find tranquil parks that are | | | | playground here is shaped like a pirate ship and is |
| nature preserves and a place to gather and relax | | | | fun for kids to slide, swing or run and play. |
| at the end of the day. Many feature fun | | | | Philippe Park in Safety Harbor is shaded with large |
| children's playgrounds, boat ramps or lakefront | | | | oak trees and is set right on the water. You can |
| settings, and have picnic pavilions for hosting a | | | | host a gathering in one of their pavilions with a |
| party or family gathering. Here's a sampling of | | | | waterfront setting, let the children play in the |
| our favorites: | | | | playground and still stay cool in the summer |
| Seminole Park in the city of Seminole sits on a | | | | because of the breeze off the water and the |
| gorgeous lake that people enjoy water skiing, or | | | | shade overhead. In Florida this park is top notch! |
| just sitting by the water and having a picnic. It's | | | | Lastly, Anderson Park off US Highway 19 and |
| a great location for a party and has many trails | | | | John Chesnut Sr. Park off East Lake Road in Palm |
| throughout the park to observe wildlife, walk or | | | | Harbor are both set off of Lake Tarpon and have |
| rollerblade in a peaceful setting. Also, in the city | | | | boat ramps to access this water. You can boat, |
| of Seminole you will find a playground at the | | | | fish or canoe here year round. The parks have |
| Seminole Recreation Center that is covered so | | | | picnic pavilions as well and great children's |
| you can have shade year round. With equipment | | | | playgrounds, baseball fields, and trails for walking |
| that will suit children of many ages, this is a great | | | | your dogs, a quiet bike ride or a morning stroll. |
| place to beat the heat in the summer! | | | | John Chesnut Sr. Park also has a large dog park |
| Just around the corner in Largo is the Largo | | | | for letting your favorite pet run and play with |
| Central Park. This Park has a large open space | | | | other animals as well! Make it a day for your |
| that is perfect for flying a kite, letting a toddler | | | | entire family! |
| run around, and is often used for hosting city | | | | On the southern end of the county you will find |
| events such as movies, art and food festivals and | | | | St. Petersburg. A great park in this area is the |
| touch-a-truck events. There is a fenced in | | | | Bay Pines Veterans Park. Located on the water |
| playground that has three separate climbing | | | | it is a great location and has everything you could |
| structures, and is handicap accessible. Lastly, | | | | want to make a children's birthday party, baby |
| they have a train that goes throughout the park | | | | shower or company event perfect. There are |
| and is available the first of every month to the | | | | large running areas for playing games, children's |
| public. You can also reserve it for a private | | | | playgrounds and covered sitting areas to eat and |
| party which is fun for a child's birthday or | | | | visit with friends. |
| company event. | | | | The parks of Pinellas County are numerous, well |
| In northern Pinellas County you will find great | | | | cared for, and some of the best places to visit. |
| parks in Dunedin, Clearwater and Palm Harbor. | | | | Take your family on a cool day and hunt for |
| Edgewater Park located at the end of Main Street | | | | bugs, see animals in their natural surroundings, or |
| in Dunedin is set next to the marina and can be a | | | | just take the family dog out for a stroll. You |
| fun place to see the sailboats go out for the | | | | won't be disappointed! |
| day. There is a gazebo and large area where | | | | |