The Clearwater, Florida area provides both the visitors and the local residents with an unlimited choice of outdoor activities to fit every age group and physical condition and an outstanding year round climate to enjoy them. This page will highlight some of the more popular of these activities and provide you with links where you can find more information on that activity. Whether you just want to kick back and relax on a spectacular Gulf of Mexico beach or join the walkers, bikers, joggers and skaters on the magnificent Pinellas County Recreational Trail that stretches 47 beautiful miles from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, it is all here in Clearwater.
The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department maintains 4,159 acres of the county's most beautiful examples of pristine Florida landscapes. Sun-drenched beaches, tranquil lakes, and lush emerald green expanses of native habitat along with playgrounds, learning centers, and convenience facilities provide park visitors immeasurable opportunities for relaxation and recreation!
BEACHES
For information on the beaches in this area visit the page on this web site at the following link:
The following paragraphs are extracted from the site Pinnelas Trail site and a link to that site is given if you wish more information.
It began as a vision in 1983. A man whose son was killed while riding his bike, helped form the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organizations Bicycle Advisory Committee, consisting of bicycle enthusiasts. The committee, in conjunction with the Pedestrian Safety Committee, wanted a safe place to enjoy bicycle riding, strolling or jogging. The county had a separate problem - what to do with a 34-mile corridor of abandoned CSX railroad right-of-way.
The committees’ dream became a reality in 1990, when the first five-mile section of the Pinellas Trail opened, connecting Taylor Park in Largo to Seminole Park in Seminole. The Trail became immensely popular, with usage figures exceeding all expectations. With the passage of the first Penny for Pinellas one-cent local option sales tax, plans were put into motion to connect the County, from north to south, with a continuous Trail.
