Barrier Island Parks Society’s mission is:  INSPIRE • EDUCATE • PRESERVE

BIPS is a 501(c)3 non-profit Citizen Support Organization, CSO. Our mission is to inspire the exploration and preservation of our natural and historic treasures. Click here to become a member. Click here for more ways to give. 

Our affiliated state parks include:  Cayo Costa • Don Pedro • Gasparilla • Stump Pass

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum Hours here. Directions here

The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and BIPS office at Amory Memorial Chapel is closed the month of August for preservation.

The Gasparilla Island Lighthouse will reopen for climb tours in October. Programs, events and climb tour RSVP links coming soon!

                        Our special thanks to  Gasparilla Outfitters and Gasparilla Vacations, 2019 BIPS Beach Cam sponsors!

                           

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                                                        Our special thanks to Florida Lighthouse Association for supporting our lighthouses! 

                                                     Be sure to watch Island TV Boca Grande to see beautiful highlights of Island Events!