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 The
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is
a linear park and recreation
trail currently extending from St. Petersburg
to Tarpon Springs. The Trail, created
along
an abandoned railroad corridor, provides
a unique, protected greenspace for
walking,
jogging, skating, and biking. The County's
Parks & Recreation Department
is responsible for the Trail's
maintenance and operating costs.
NEWS- Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail
Receives National Recognition
The grand opening for the first five-mile
stretch, from Seminole City Park to Taylor
Park in Largo, took place on December 1, 1990.
Since then three other sections of the Trail
have been completed: from St. Petersburg to
Seminole, from Largo to Dunedin, and from
Dunedin to Tarpon Springs. Trail amenities,
such as benches, water fountains, rest areas,
and landscaping, are paid for by Pinellas
Trails, Inc., a citizens fund-raising group.
Their address is Pinellas
Trails Inc. , PO Box 356,
Clearwater, FL 33757-0356.
When
completed this unique linear park will convert
approximately 47 miles of unused railroad
easement and other rights-of-way into a trail
for runners, bicyclists, walkers, skaters,
and other outdoor enthusiasts.
The
Trail now extends from northernmost Pinellas
County to the southern end of the county,
offering Pinellas County citizens a diversified
recreational facility.
Virtual
Tour
Views of the Pinellas
Trail
Who
is Fred Marquis?
The Pinellas Trail was named in honor of
Fred Marquis, former Pinellas County
Administrator who served from 1979 until
2000. His leadership resulted in national
recognition of Pinellas County for its
fiscal integrity, efficient and responsive
government, preservation of the natural
environment and expansion of one of the
nation’s most outstanding park systems.
Mr. Marquis was a tireless proponent for
the conversion of the abandoned railroad
corridor to the Pinellas Trail.
Park & Auxiliary
Rangers Guide
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