IMPORTANT NOTICE due to COVID-19

We have taken the following steps to protect public health in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 (corona virus). Citizens are encouraged to adhere to the social distancing - keep 6' distance between people as mandated by the Florida Governor's Executive Order.

New reservations for Fort De Soto Campground and Shell Key Preserve
additional information

New reservations for park shelters are suspended until further notice.

All park shelter reservations are cancelled through May 31. Customers will receive a full refund without penalty. Our reservation system will be unavailable for future reservations until further notice. Once it is available again, reservations can be made up to one year in advance.

All special events or gatherings of 10 or more people are cancelled until further notice.

Public playgrounds are closed until further notice.

Picnic shelters are not to be used for picnicking, grilling, or gatherings.

Fort De Soto Fishing Pier will be accessible during regular park hours, 7:00 am to Sunset.

Heritage Village Park will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice in accordance with the latest CDC suggested guidelines. All indoor public and private events are cancelled until further notice.

The Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice in accordance with the latest CDC suggested guidelines. All indoor public and private events are cancelled until further notice. Please check back for updates and event information.

Sweetwater Kayaks at Weedon Island is open for Canoe Rentals and private tours. Visitors can call (727) 570-4844 to make arrangements before visits.