The white sandy beach is a very popular north county swim area and also provides a perfect location for visitors to enjoy many spectacular sunsets. Nesting ospreys and eagles may be viewed by park visitors as they fish for food in the surrounding waters. Dolphins, and occasionally manatees, are seen in the area. The causeway is used for sunbathing, fishing and exercising.
General Information:
Fred Howard Park consists of 155 acres and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Since the parks dedication on April 16, 1966 the parks popularity has continued to increase. Almost 2 million visitors enjoy the park and its facilities annually.
Park Diagram
Shelters
The park offers 9 shelters with parking lots and restroom facilities conveniently located. All shelters have picnic tables and grills and may be reserved 365 days a year. Please call 727-943-4081 for reservations
Shelter Reservation
Fred Howard Park has and protects many important and disappearing Florida habitats.
- Sea grass beds
- Saline wetlands
- Mangrove estuaries
- Salterns
- Long leaf and slash pine flatwoods
- Turkey oak - long leaf pine sandhill
- Coastal scrub
Many unusual animals inhabit Fred Howard Park including some endangered and/or threatened species, such as eagles, gopher tortoises and fox squirrels. The park also has many different kinds of butterflies and birds.
Park Brochure
1700 Sunset Dr.,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Phone 727.943.4081
