Fort De Soto Park — Tierra Verde, Florida

Address3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

HoursDaily 7:00 a.m.-sunset (Pinellas County)

PricesFree park entry; parking $6 per vehicle

Price notespriceVal is 0 because park entry itself is free; parking is $6 per vehicle via the ParkMobile app, pay-by-text or lot terminals, or an annual beach pass (Pinellas County). UPCOMING CHANGE: the county has announced that from December 1, 2026, beach parking at county beach parks moves to $3.50/hour capped at $12/day, so re-check rates before visiting. The historic fort's small museum was reported free and open 9-4 by a December 2025 source; Not confirmed on county pages in text fetched.

Age notesPark entry is free; the cost is per-vehicle parking rather than per-person admission (Pinellas County).

BookingNo reservation for day use; parking is paid on arrival or via app (Pinellas County).

Suggested timeAbout 5 hours

ParkingParking $6 per vehicle (app, pay-by-text or terminals). Pinellas County Annual Beach Pass $95 + tax effective October 1, 2026, valid at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks; see perks. Rates change on December 1, 2026; see priceNote.

Verified perk: Pinellas County Annual Beach Pass$95 plus tax (effective October 1, 2026) for a year of beach parking at Fort De Soto Park, Sand Key Park and Fred Howard Park (Pinellas County). The county has announced a move to hourly beach parking ($3.50/hour, $12/day cap) from December 1, 2026, so confirm how the annual pass applies before buying.