Anclote River Park

"Love this park/beach. Tons of parking. Public restrooms, nice shallow swimming area for kids. Picnic tables, walking areas, and grass. Nice relaxing beach. Good for parties."

"A good little beach heading out to Gulf. Lots of boat traffic but a designated swimming area. Does have a current. Relaxed place, nice size park. Good for everyone and sunsets are nice."

"Quiet park dipped off the back roads past neighborhoods. There’s a small beach/swim spot with some locals sunbathing and a place for boats ti go out to water. There’s a park for kids, my 5 and 12 year old both enjoyed."

"Joined my community in solidarity to peacefully protest a commercial venture on community land. Felt good to make noise and gather with like minded neighbors who value the serenity of our park for its wildlife and natural beauty. Anclote River Park is a local treasure, nestled at the opening of the Anclote River to the Gulf of Mexico. For over twenty years, since I moved to the area, this park has often been a peaceful retreat allowing quiet time in nature. Whenever time allows we go listen to the birds, dip my toes in the sand and watch the colorful sunset. An Indian Mound nearby makes me ponder those who have sat in this spot before me, for centuries. EXCERPT from Suncoast News article 4/18/23 ~Over the years, there were several archaeological examinations done in the area of the park. One done in 1970 by the Suncoast Archaeology Society describes “a six-foot-high temple mound, a midden and a burial mound 75 feet in diameter and 7 feet tall.”~ It is awe inspiring, and being encroached upon by developers that want to turn the county park into a 22,000 square feet restaunt with indoor/outdoor seating, floating docks, a water sports concession and space for live entertainment monstrosity. There are plenty of places that offer all that in the area, our community parks aren't for this purpose. The proposed plan will turn our natural space into another parking lot zoo based on commercialism. Does not belong edging the Indian mound, the Spanish well and the Eagles Nest that have long called this special place home. We, the community of Anclote DO NOT want this. This is our park not your Entertainment venue. #ancloteriver #ancloteriverpark #indianmounds #savenaturalspaces #saveanclotepark"