Fred Howard Park
1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Fred Howard Park, located at 1700 Sunset Drive in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a 155-acre park and beach situated off the Gulf of Mexico. The park features a 1-mile causeway leading to a beautiful white sandy beach, perfect for swimming and enjoying stunning sunsets. Home to a variety of wildlife including eagles, gopher tortoises, and fox squirrels, Fred Howard Park offers a peaceful escape into nature.
Named in honor of former Tarpon Springs mayor Fred H. Howard, the park is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Mr. Howard's dedication to the community and his efforts to develop the park are commemorated with a bronze plaque at the base of the park's flagpole.
Visitors can enjoy the park's amenities seven days a week from 7 a.m. to sunset. Please note that the park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25th. For more information about Fred Howard Park and other attractions in the area, visitors can contact Visit St. Pete/Clearwater at 12520 Ulmerton Road in Largo or by phone at (727) 582-2100.
For online access to permitting, inspection scheduling, fee payments, and other services, Pinellas County residents can visit the county's website or download the mobile app to report any issues in the community. Fred Howard Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, beach enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the beauty of Tarpon Springs.
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"Beautiful park. Have come here since I was a kid. Well maintained. Watch dolphins as you cross the causeway."
"Pleasantly surprised with how beautiful the drive through the wooded winding roads, then the final drive across the water into a perfect little oasis! Not to mention all the great picnic shelters for family gatherings."
"This is a very beautiful park! I enjoy walking the causeway as the sun goes down. Parking is conveniently located to the water ($5 parking fee) and there are also easy to access bathrooms. Note- they will kick you out as SOON as the sunsets."
"Beautiful scenery great place for a relaxing walk with the family. The drive in was breathtaking . The beach area is all the way at the end of the park. It wasn’t too crowded on a Sunday to my surprise. The first address I used brought me to the park in the front but if you keep driving towards the back it’ll bring you to this beautiful open area on the water."
"Long trails through the woods. Plenty wide, smooth, and clean. First time I've been to a park with zero litter. The trails would be great for bikes or wheelchairs. Lots of covered picnic areas, plenty of room for at least 20 or more people in each one with charcoal grills in each. There is a playground in the wooded area that i think is fenced. It's probably good for people with multiple kids. This park is patrolled, and littering is heavily fined as is letting your dogs off a leash, except the water area of the first half of the bridge. I love that. Pet friendly until the bridge. It's not actuality a bridge, but it is well above water with water on both sides. There is parking on the bridge, and there are steps down so people can let their dogs swim until the halfway point. There is a small island surrounded by a beach. I had my dog with me so I couldn't get out but the beach looked nice from the parking lot."
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