Daily ranger patrols provide consistent inspections of the surface, structures and facilities of the County’s Trails and Parks. Inspections reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. The following are items that rangers monitor during their patrols.

• Loose or missing nuts, bolts and ties on fences and guard-rails.
• Broken or damaged boards, roof shingles.
• Wasps, bees and ant colonies/nests.
• Damaged/dirty drinking fountains.
• Erosion.
• Broken or missing bollards.
• Missing or damaged signs and signal lights not working.
• Any and all debris and/or impediments on the Trail.
• Unauthorized vehicles or equipment on the Trail.
• Illegal discharges into drainage areas.
• Stray animals.
• Graffiti on Trail or Park property.
• Low hanging vegetation.
• Accidents or incidents.
• Disruptive or destructive visitors.

Note:
All serious problems, incidents and visitor complaints are reported to the Pinellas Trail Office as soon as practical.