Former Wagon Wheel flea market site moves toward Pinellas Park development

The 156-acre lot off Park Boulevard that held the Wagon Wheel flea market is moving closer to new construction. Belleair Development Group is currently under contract to purchase the land, which has sat vacant since 2020.

The site, located in unincorporated Pinellas County, hosted the market for more than 55 years. The market closed temporarily in March 2020 during the pandemic and never reopened, ending its run permanently by June of that year.

Belleair Development Group owns several commercial properties in Pinellas Park. The company says it is exploring options for the large tract but has not confirmed specific plans. Early ideas include apartments and commercial space, but the developer ruled out building a data center on the site.

Christian Yepes, with Belleair Development Group, stated that the size and location of the property create several possibilities. The company intends to carefully evaluate each opportunity to find the best fit for the area. Yepes noted that undeveloped land of this scale is rare in the middle of Pinellas County.

The developer is seeking to annex the property into the city of Pinellas Park. This move is intended to streamline the permitting process. The company has submitted a permit application to the Southwest Florida Water Management District for a wetlands delineation. Traffic studies are also underway to determine necessary infrastructure improvements.

The city of Pinellas Park is currently waiting for additional paperwork from the developer. The proposal is not expected to go before the city's Planning and Zoning Committee until early next year.