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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park Review
Spread over five small islands, 1,136-acre Fort De Soto Park lies at the mouth of Tampa Bay. It has 7 mi of waterfront (much of it beach), two fishing piers, a 4-mi hiking and skating trail, picnic-and-camping grounds, and a historic fort that kids of any age can explore. The fort for which it's named was built on the southern end of Mullet Key to protect sea lanes in the gulf during the Spanish-American War. Roam the fort or wander the beaches of any of the islands within the park. Kayaks and beach cruisers are available for rental.
- Address: 3500 Pinellas Bayway St., Tierra Verde, FL, 33715 | Map It
- Phone: 727/582-2267
- Cost: $5
- Hours: Beaches, daily sunrise--sunset; fishing and boat ramp, 24 hrs
- Website: www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_ft_desoto.htm
- Location: St. Petersburg
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