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Fort De Soto Park

Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715-2528
727-552-1864,
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm
Sunset at Fort De Soto Beach
Fort De Soto Bike Rentals
Fort De Soto
Dog Beach at Fort De Soto
Fort De Soto Batteries
Fort De Soto Beach
Fort De Soto Picnic Area
Fort De Soto Shoreline
Kayaking Along Fort De Soto
Aerial View of North Beach at Fort DeSoto Park
Top Features
  • • Boat Ramp
  • • Number of Units: 243
  • • Pets on Leash Allowed
  • • RV Sites
  • • Tent Sites
  • • Bicycling
  • • Boating
  • • Canoeing
  • • Fishing
  • • Food/Beverage Service
  • • Hiking/Nature Trails
  • • Kayaking


Second Annual FSMA Greater Florida Chapter Walk-n-Roll Across America
October 23, 2010
3500 Pinellas Bayway S.
Tierra Verde, FL 33715-2528
727-388-1888
greaterfl@fsma.org
website
Corporate teams, families and individuals are invited to walk, run or roll (i.e. wheelchairs, strollers and wagons) the one-mile, sponsored course while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Ft. Desoto Park. In addition to the walk, this family-friendly event features live demonstrations, music, games and prizes. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and money for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) research, education and advocacy. Walk-n-Roll Schedule of Events: 9:00 a.m. Registration begins 9:30 a.m. Complimentary light breakfast for all registered participants and team photos 10:15 a.m. Announcements and warm up 10:30 a.m. Walk begins, which includes a barrier-free nature trail that runs along the Gulf of Mexico 11:00 a.m. Complimentary Chick-Fil-A lunch for all registered participants, followed by entertainment and awards
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Description
Lay of the Land: Soft sand, emerald waters and shady pines await you at TripAdvisor's #1 Beach for 2008 and 2009, which is made up of five separate islands. Ride, skate or jog on the 7-mile paved trail, or canoe and kayak through lush mangroves. Rover can roam at the Paw Playground and frolic in the surf at Dog Beach, while the kids explore the canons and jail cells of the old fort. Other amenties: showers, lifeguards, camping and fishing.

Little Known Facts: Built for the Spanish-American War, the fort was finished after the war ended and never fired a hostile shot. Fans of the hit television series "Prison Break" might recognize the park, since it acted as a stand in for the country of Panama for several episodes in the 2007-2008 season. Fort De Soto is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Why You Should Go: It's America's Best Beach of 2005 and 2008, you can camp directly on the water, fish from two free piers 24 hours a day, splash the boat, rent bikes---you name it. Just go!
Amenities
  • Bicycling
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • City/County Park
  • Hiking/Nature Trails
  • Museum
  • Wheelchair-friendly
  • Boat Ramp
  • Concessions
  • Designated Dog Zone
  • Food/Beverage Service
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Pier
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Number of Units: 243
  • Pets on Leash Allowed
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Canoe Rental
  • Kayak Rental
  • RV Sites
  • Tent Sites
  • Full day
  • Non-Hotel Venue
  • Wedding/Reception Venue

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