Park Features
Nature Preserve
Clam Bayou Estuary
Blueways Trail System
Paddling Destination
Walking Trails

Location
34th Ave. S. & 40th St. South
St. Petersburg, Florida • 33705
Hours: Opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset
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Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water’s edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. Th complexity of the ecology is not immediately apparent, but the park offers the greatest diversity of systems just about anywhere. Emerging from the wealth of bird life, sea life, wild life and plant life is the majestic tapestry called Fort De Soto.

The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). These keys are home to beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks, hardwoods and scores of native plants. Each of these species plays a vital role in the preservation and protection of the natural environment.

Another amazing example of the importance of the park’s natural ecosystems is the more than 328 species of birds Adobe Acrobat Reader file that have been documented over 60 years by ornithologist (examples of some of the birds found at Fort De Soto- send in your photos) Flickr file. New species are being added every year. The beach also provides refuge to the loggerhead sea turtle, which nests between April and September.

Fort De Soto was named America’s Top Beach for 2009 by Trip Advisor, the world’s largest online travel community. In 2005, “Dr. Beach,” named Fort De Soto the nation’s #1 Beach.

Annual park attendance averages more than 2.7 million visitors.

Location
3500 Pinellas Bayway S
St. Petersburg, Florida • 33715
(727) 552-1862
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Marina Features
Max Length: 110′ (33.3m)
Max Beam: 23′ (7m)
Max Draft: 8′ (2.4m)
220 Slips – Renovated Docks
3 Megayacht Berths
Fuel Pumps
On-Site Boatyard
Full Service Marina Dry Dock & Covered Slips

Location
4801 37th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 867-1102
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For more than 50 years O’Neill’s Marina has given boaters and fisherman what they’ve asked for. Good products, fair prices and great service. O’Neill’s Marina is a family owned and operated business that takes pride in the facility and the people it serves.

We are a full service marina offering a bait and tackle store, fuel, boat ramp, dry and wet boat storage and powered lifts. We also service the boats we sell through our award winning service department.

Our goal is to satisfy your desires while meeting your budget. We also have a few used boats for sale from various manufacturers. O’Neill’s Marina also provides first class financing with competitive rates and flexible terms.

Location
6701 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Phone 727-867-2585
Fax 727-867-1958
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