Ft. de Soto Park Gift Shop

Fort de Soto Park, located in the southwest corner of Mullet Key at the entrance to Tampa Bay, is a Pinellas County park that offers a variety of recreational activities, including fine beaches, fishing, nature trails, camping, and boating. The park is also home to significant historical artifacts, such as the only four 12-inch seacoast rifled mortars from 1890 mounted on 1896 carriages in the continental United States. Rich in history, Fort de Soto was once inhabited by the Tocobaga Indians and played a role during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War, though it never saw major battles. In 1977, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, inviting visitors to explore its historical significance while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. Generated from the website