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.
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