Pinellas County Parks: Free Parking Pass for Disabled Veterans, Military Discounts

Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources sells annual parking passes valid at Fort De Soto Park, Sand Key Park and Fred Howard Park Beach, and boat ramp passes valid at every county park ramp and the three standalone ramps. Beach parking goes to $3.50 an hour, capped at $12 a day, from December 1, 2026. Disabled U.S. veterans: free. The annual beach pass and the annual boat ramp and beach pass are free to a disabled U.S. veteran who shows a VA letter verifying a service-related disability percentage, and a DD-214 or a driver licence with the DV designation, one vehicle per applicant. The county names no minimum percentage, so any service-connected rating qualifies on its words. The county says these passes "will remain free of charge" under the October 2026 price rise. Military discount. With a DD-214 showing an honorable or general discharge, or a valid military ID, the annual beach pass is $70 (was $55) and the annual boat and beach pass $105 from October 1, 2026; a six-month beach pass is $40. Two vehicles per applicant. DoD civilian retiree cards do not qualify. Buy online at explore.pinellas.gov, by phone at 727-582-2100 (option 2), or at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Discount documents must be uploaded or shown at registration.