Sand Key Piers to be Closed and Demolished

Due to deterioration and safety concerns, the two fishing piers located near the Clearwater Pass at Sand Key Park will be demolished beginning August 1, 2022. In 2021, a dock inspector completed an underwater inspection and determined that the docks were not in good condition due to rotting framing, hardware and pilings. For more information, view the inspection report.

Black Skimmer Nesting Area at Sand Key Park

Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources, in partnership with Audubon Florida, have posted a nesting area for black skimmers at the north end of Sand Key Park’s beach near the jetty. If they nest in this area, it will remain posted until August 31, 2022. For more information, view the press release.

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of park

This beautiful park has two distinct areas—a beach and a park. In the park proper are two picnic shelters with grills, a playground, restroom, and a dog park. Grills, picnic tables, and water fountains are but a few amenities.

A salt marsh with viewing benches further enhances the park where heron, roseate spoonbill, great horned owl, anhinga, and common moorhen nest and feed.

Amenities:

concession
boardwalk, nature trail
2 beach wheelchairs
outdoor showers
2 bath houses with separate changing stalls and restrooms
Pay Stations will require entry of vehicle tag number
Only accepts Credit Card payments - Visa, Mastercard, or American Express
Pay-by-plate system replaces the need to display parking receipts
Beach Parking Permit - Automated pay stations with daily parking fees of $5. Annual beach parking passes are available in addition to Mobile Parking Technology.
dog park

Restroom Update

As an additional cost-saving measure, some restrooms in county parks are closed weekdays. However, facilities near most popular user areas remain open during all hours of park operation. All restrooms in county parks will be open on weekends. See park diagram for details

playground equipment
restrooms
2 shelters with grills
swimming

umbrella and cabana rentals

Beach Wheelchair Information:

During life guard season - request one from the guard on duty.
Off season - call 582-2100 and scheduled a time. The Chief Park Ranger will be notified that someone is requesting a beach wheelchair. They will make every effort to be there when needed, but we can't guarantee it since they serve multiple park sites.

Road Closures:

Upcoming Road Closures Due to Permitted Special Events -
All roads will be open by 9 a.m.
Date	Event	Organizer
October 1	Rock 'n' Roll 5k	Ironman Group

Beach Weddings and Special Events:

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Beach Weddings / Special Events - All Commercial and Non-Commercial weddings located on the beach at Sand Key must be processed though our vendor, which is Bon Appetit Group, Inc. Additional fees will apply.

Bon Appetit Group, Inc.
Phone: (727) 260-5503 and select option #3
E-mail
Please Note: It is important to call this vendor even if you want a wedding with just a few people on the beach. The vendor will know what event is already scheduled on the beach; so as not to disrupt a scheduled wedding. Weddings held at a picnic shelter in Sand Key Park are not required to contact the vendor UNLESS they are going to take pictures on the beach, in which case the vendor must be notified. Weddings held at a picnic shelter require the submittal of a Wedding Application.

Picnic Shelter & Green Space Weddings / Special Events - Individuals and organizations that wish to conduct a special event or wedding at a Pinellas County park, including the picnic shelters and other green space in the park, must submit a Special Event Permit Application or a Wedding Application. Please call Parks and Conservation Resources at (727) 582-2100 for more information.

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