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 and Directions here

Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Climb Reservations here

BIPS office hours and location: 10 am to 3 pm Mon. – Fri. at Amory Memorial Chapel, Gasparilla Island State Park.    

Our Sea Turtles Everywhere Programs are so popular we’ve added 3 more dates: July 19 @ Gasparilla Island State Park, RSVP here. July 25 @ Stump Pass Beach State Park, RSVP here. August 2 @ Stump Pass Beach State Park, RSVP here.

                        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! 

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