Park · St. Petersburg (Pinellas County park)

Fort De Soto Park

Pinellas County park on five keys with a Spanish-American War fort, beaches, piers and birding

Fort De Soto Park is Pinellas County's largest park, covering 1,136 acres on five interconnected keys at the mouth of Tampa Bay.

North Beach is the main swimming beach, and the park also has fishing piers, a paved multi-use trail, a canoe trail and short nature trails.

St. Petersburg (Pinellas County park)Updated October 2026

Known for

  • Five connected keys
  • Spanish-American War fort
  • North Beach
  • 328 bird species
  • Designated dog beach

Good for

  • Beach days
  • Birding
  • Biking and paddling
  • Camping

Landmarks

  • 12-inch mortar battery (Battery Laidley)
  • Quartermaster Storehouse Museum
  • North Beach
  • Gulf Pier
  • Bay Pier
  • Soldiers' Hole nature trail

Getting there

The park is reached by the Pinellas Bayway (SR 682), which links the islands south of St. Petersburg to the mainland. Ferry service to Egmont Key State Park operates from the area.

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