This is a small, but beautiful little park just north of downtown Clearwater. It's located right on…read moreClearwater Bay with scenic views of Clearwater Beach. There's a small parking lot, a few benches to sit on, and a water fountain. There's also a trail that connects up to the bayside parks of Dunedin. No bathrooms. It's a great spot for a breathtaking sunset stroll.

I was actually driving around looking at homes when I stumbled upon this park. I would say this…read moremore of a big green Pasteur overlooking the water to Clearwater Beach. Let me just say, it's also an AMAZING place to see the sunset. Due to the quarantine, the small parking lot (fits about 6 cars) was full, so people parked on the green Pasteur across the street. This parking lot is between Sunnydale Dr and Sunset Point Dr. It also has benches to sit on, and a sidewalk that goes well into Dunedin's Main Street. A must visit and a cute sunset picnic spot PS It was a little chilly when I went (April 20), so bring a light jacket or blanket

What an amazing, huge park, with varied environments for a friendly nature walk with friends! We…read moresaw dozens of different species of birds including migrating ones, 3 types of woodpeckers, several types of hawks, warblers, many butterflies, a turtle, dragonflies, a rabbit, flowers galore - mostly native, native plants, bees including one stinger who unfortunately got someone in our friend group, and more, and more! We spent over 3 hours walking around, taking our time, identifying everything we saw as much as possible! The free park includes mangrove swamps, dry pine woods, forests and shrubbery so there are many opportunities to see nature enjoying time in its native natural environment! Just keep your eyes open and observe! Binoculars help sometimes! Life is good when I'm finally healthy enough to take a slow, long walk with friends. Progress! I will keep working out and eating healthy until I get all my strength and stamina back. Never give up! Never give in!

A beautiful state park to explore. We only went to do some…read moretrail walking and found it pleasant and peaceful. You can walk along a tree lined trail by a canal and from there branch off onto other loops. Beautiful Florida fora and fauna!

This is a beautiful park ! Workout machines and lots of room to enjoy the park! Great for waking a…read moredog or a jog. Does not seem very crowded, any time I have been to this park. Very enjoyable!

We love this park! Park your bike anywhere along the Pinellas Trail and ride bikes here. They have…read morea variety of playground equipment, including some for young children ages 2 to 5 and older children ages 5 to 12. Plenty of benches for weary parents to sit on, they also have bathrooms nearby. You can cross the street and go to see the water for some ad in sightseeing while in the area. All along in Pinellas Trail, you will find bars, restaurants and cafés. Should you get hungry or thirsty. Make a day out of it!

Love this park my little therapy. There are a few of these massive and old kapok trees. This one…read morefell over likely in the 2 big hurricanes but still alive and thriving. Very big park lots of views, turtles, gators, birds etc

We were visiting Florida for a week and my son wanted to see alligators in their real habitat!…read moreWe went to 2 different parks but we're not able to see alligators! We tried this park and after 10 minutes we spotted an alligator! You can also see lots of see turtles!

Florida parks are where its at…read more Do you like nature trails, lakes, and animals of many variety? Stop in and take a restorative walk amid the Florida wilds on a delightful boardwalk. Its a great place to find center and chill

This is a smaller park and I like it because it's hard to get lost. It is a circle w/mini trails…read morethat brings you to a main trail or you could just walk the circumference - love the fact other people are using it. I took my pup and saw others w/theirs - some people do not abide by the leash rule FYI. My shelter dog gets easily scared by other dogs, so that was the only part I didn't like. Trash bags are provided for you to help maintain the trail, so be sure to pickup your dog's poop! This place is beautiful - it was baren despite going on the weekend and gives you a chance to really soak in the beauty. Of course, the oak trees & palms including many other plants/trees I couldn't identify are so pretty. There's a small pond (catch & release) surrounded by overgrown vines and trees & two small bridges. There's a dock that overlooks the lake - I somehow missed it and will def. return to check it out. No restrooms. Paved paths available if you prefer. Parking is plentiful.

Just came from a cross country meet there. it started raining and lightning so people were seeking…read moreshelter from lightning under the awning. The director came out and told everyone to move because it was a fire hazard which is understandable. She also mentioned that the pool was still open which is a lie because they legally can't be open if there is lightning within a 10 mile radius. Nobody moved so she called the police for assistance... again, understandable. Meanwhile, she had her staff in the pool with Lightning 3 miles away. By law, pools have to close if Lightning is within a 10 mile radius. This would be a form of negligence if anyone was struck and can result in prison time. This happened around 10:30AM on 9/27/25.

We visited Highlander Park in Dunedin for the Kiwanis Sprayground which is a fun Splash Pad Water…read morePark Area for kids. The capacity of Kiwanis Sprayground is 90 kids and kids under 3 must wear waterproof diapers to prevent unwanted accidents. The water park has staff that monitors the grounds for kids accidents and the staff is pretty prompt about temporarily closing the whole Waterpark down and cleaning up kids accidents, which is nice. The Water park features a dragon, a gator, flowers, a pirate ship slide, hoops, a mushroom waterfall, and a dolphin with water everywhere! Next we visited Highlander's Aquatic Center Pool with 2 slides that the kids loved. The pool was clean, had a lifeguard, and had friendly staff! The aquatic center has swimming classes and after school kids babysitting programs. Highlander Park's Kids playground is officially designed for kids 5-12, has 4 slides, a fish theme, a rock climbing wall, and swings. The kids playground is not covered from the sun is about medium in size. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here just for the playground but it's a nice addition to complement everything else kids can do at this park. Highlander Park occupies a whopping 70 acres and is Dunedin's second largest park. Highlander Park has a multi-use recreation area featuring the Dunedin Community Center, the Fine Art Center, 3 playgrounds, picnic tables, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, sand volleyball, baseball little league fields. Highlander park hosts many community events here including the annual Dunedin Celtic Festival which I had the pleasure of attending many moons ago. If you're in Westchase, Oldsmar, Dunedin, or Clearwater, I highly recommend making a short drive to Dunedin's Highlander Park to give your kids hours of fun!

A relatively large park with lots of fauna and flora. If you enjoy outdoors photography this place…read moreis a dream. I am just a city girl with a cellphone camera, so I can't give you details except that there are many types of birds including eagles, squirrels, gators, turtles, deers and other animals, but check out the quality photos posted by other reviewers. The trail on wooden boardwalk is well maintained, there's a lookout tower. Near the parking lot there's a dog park as well as a children playground too. Definitely one of the better parks to go spend some time outdoors.

JCSP is one of my favorite places to hike in Northern Pinellas County. There is a boardwalk and…read moretower along the river but also other trails within the park. There's a wealth of wildlife to be seen (a vast array of birds, alligators, frogs, otters, etc) Dogs are welcome in the park but NOT on the boardwalk trail.

We had a great time on this island today!! Not too far from things but you feel like you're far if…read morethat makes sense .. clear water and white sand

Beautiful beach that has tons of shells…read more This beach is emptier than others because you have to take a ferry to get to it and you have a four hour limit. We aren't major beach people, but I got really interested recently in finding shells. We were at Clearwater Beach and didn't see a lot of shells so I did research into where we could find an abundance of shells and this was one of the beaches that popped up. They have so many shells, but all the shells are very similar. They are the clamshell looking type. So if you're looking for a variety of shells, I would suggest going elsewhere. However, I was super excited to find all of these shells. We ended up getting buckets full of them. You pay eight dollars to get into honeymoon State Park. Then you follow the signs to the parking lot where it is $20 per adult and $12 per child, five and under are free, for the ferry ride. The ferry ride is a boat that is actually quite fun for the children. It's about 10 minutes and in the morning, you can see dolphins and the ferry will stop to look at them. They can fit about 45 to 50 people on each boat, and they do fill up. The first boat is at 10 AM and leaves every half hour after that. You can rent two beach chairs and an umbrella for $35 and they have food and drinks that you can buy on the island. Since you can't bring carts most people travel light so we didn't bring shade or seats. Being that our whole goal was to find shells we weren't sitting much anyways. It is pretty empty. This is not a packed beach at all and we were there on a Saturday in the summer so prime beach season. The sand is white and fine and the water is beautiful. If you're looking for a beach that isn't that crowded I would highly recommend coming here.

Foley Nature Preserve in Safety Harbor is a true hidden gem and an easy five-star experience…read more Tucked away in a quiet area, it's the kind of place that instantly slows things down and lets you enjoy a more peaceful side of Florida. The trails are well maintained and easy to walk, making it perfect for a relaxing stroll. Surrounded by native plants and shady trees, it feels like a little escape from the busier spots nearby. There's just enough nature here to make it interesting without being overwhelming, and it's great for spotting birds and enjoying some quiet time. What I really appreciated was how calm and uncrowded it felt. It's not one of those packed parks it's more of a low-key spot where you can clear your head, take a walk, and just enjoy being outside. Everything was clean and well cared for, which always makes a difference. If you're in the Safety Harbor area and looking for a peaceful place to walk or unwind, Foley Nature Preserve is definitely worth checking out. Simple, relaxing, and exactly what you want in a nature spot we'll be back for sure.

Folly Farm Nature Preserve is acknowledged as containing the best native butterfly gardens in the…read morearea. Plus, there are monthly events and native plant sales on the second Saturday of the month, 9am-12pm! There is a nice long peaceful trail, a huge gnome, and even more to be discovered! What will you find? Even more, there are animals like rabbits and goats for kids to enjoy! Please check the hours for the animals since there are professional hosts to help the animals and yourself enjoy the experience. Plus, it's all 100% free thanks to the family that donated this huge property to the city, the city of Safety Harbor and the many Safety Harbor Garden Club volunteers. How do I know all this? Well, I started volunteering for the Safety Harbor Garden Club two years ago. It's a great group of folks who enjoy being outdoors, enjoy gardening, are incredibly knowledgeable, are willing to share their time, expertise and passion, and have contributed so much to this park as well as another! Life is great when you volunteer and help make a positive impact in your local community!

What an absolutely beautiful park with stunning views!…read more I had the pleasure of visiting here during a February weekend, and it is very clean, refreshing and peaceful. A lot of different birds to see and it's great for a walk or bike ride. We loved walking here during the Safety Harbor BDR (race) and took our time to enjoy the views. I have visited several times and every time it is gorgeous on the way in and out. Appreciate the varied places to stop, rest and take photos too.

this is one of my favorite parks for taking a walk after work. You can walk all the way to downtown…read moresafety Harbor and it's very peaceful and quiet. I love seeing all the people hanging out in this park. It's such a staple in the community.