One of Hernando County's waterfront parks - and the County's only gulf front beach - is the Alfred McKethan Park located on Pine Island with three acres of white beach sand, picnic pavilions, BBQ grills, children play ground, facilities and outdoor concession.

Swimming, bathing, fishing, bird-watching --- there is something to do for the entire family. In the evenings, a small crowd gathers to watch the gorgeous sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.

Pine Island was appropriately named because of its beautiful stand of tall longleaf pines. Pine Island is connected to the mainland by a highway first built in 1925 leading through the saw grass. During World War II a radar station was built on Pine Island and the pines were destroyed in the process. After the war, parts of the property were given to the State and the County to build a park for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Other parts were parceled out and over time developed into a small residential community with some nice beach front properties.

 The park is operated by Hernando County and during the summer months from April through October is open from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, from November through March, the park closes at 7:00 PM. There is a nominal parking fee per vehicle but after 5:00 PM this fee is suspended.

Pine Island is located at 10840 Pine Island Drive off County Road 495 west of Weeki Wachee.

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