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 resources. 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. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW: All events, programs & lighthouse climbs, click  here. March 25th: 23rd Annual Green Gala, RSVP here. March 26th: Wading Adventures at Cayo Costa, RSVP here. March 27th: Lighthouse Climb, RSVP here. March 28th: Wading Adventures at Don Pedro, RSVP here. March 31st: Lighthouse Climb, RSVP here.

Be sure to watch Island TV Boca Grande to see beautiful highlights of the Relighting Celebration and the upcoming Green Gala!

HELP KEEP THE LIGHT SHINING		EVENTS, PROGRAMS, & TOURS		VISIT OUR LOVELY PARKS
GET INVOLVED & JOIN		EXPLORE HISTORY		ABOUT US

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