Pinellas County has one of the most extensive park systems on the Gulf Coast. Here's every public park within a 30-minute drive of Clearwater Beach, organized by how close they are to the beach island.
On Clearwater Beach Itself
Pier 60 Park
- Address: 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
- Features: large playground, splash pad (zero-entry), picnic pavilions, restrooms, outdoor showers, Pier 60 fishing pier, volleyball courts, beach access
- Parking: North Beach Parking Plaza ($3–$5/hr)
- Best for: families with young kids
A Short Drive Away
Sand Key Park
- Address: 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
- Features: wide beach, playground, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, fishing jetty, dog park across the street
- Parking: $5/day
- Best for: quieter beach day + playground combo
Coachman Park (Downtown Clearwater)
- Address: 301 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Features: waterfront amphitheater, playground, open lawn, pickleball courts, outdoor concerts
- Host of: Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Sunsets at Pier 60 partner events
- Parking: adjacent garage, metered street
Honeymoon Island State Park
- Address: 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
- Features: 4 beaches (including pet beach), hiking trails, café, ferry to Caladesi
- Parking: $8 vehicle entry
Regional Parks
Eddie C. Moore Regional Park
- Address: 3050 Drew St, Clearwater
- Features: tennis, pickleball, soccer, baseball, basketball, disc golf, walking trails
- Parking: free
Philippe Park (Safety Harbor)
- Address: 2525 Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- Features: waterfront (Old Tampa Bay), ancient Native American mounds, fishing pier, picnic shelters, manatees visible in winter
Largo Central Park
- Address: 101 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL 33771
- Features: scenic gardens, fountain, performing arts center, Heritage Village adjacent
Playgrounds Specifically
- Pier 60 Playground — largest on the beach, shaded
- Sand Key Playground — newer equipment, quieter
- Morningside Recreation Center — indoor + outdoor, best rainy-day option
Splash Pads
- Pier 60 splash pad — zero-entry, beach-accessible, free
- Highland Recreation Complex splash pad — Largo, year-round
Dog Parks
- Sand Key Dog Park — across from Sand Key Park, free, fenced
- Clearwater Dog Park (Cliff Stephens Park) — separate small/large dog areas
- Honeymoon Island Pet Beach — leashed on the sand
- Fort De Soto Paw Playground — best dog beach in Florida (30 min south)
Accessibility
Pier 60 Park, Sand Key Park, Coachman Park, and Eddie C. Moore are all wheelchair-accessible. Honeymoon Island has accessible beach mats and a handful of beach wheelchairs at the ranger station.
If you have one afternoon with kids: Pier 60 Park. Playground + splash pad + beach access + snack shack + bathrooms in one spot. If you want a quiet morning: Sand Key Park. Pay the $5, walk the shore, use the playground when it gets hot.Back to Recreation