Fred Howard Park
Fred Howard Park 1700 Sunset DriveTarpon Springs, Florida 34689 United States
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New reservation system coming April 8
We are introducing a new online reservation system on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The new system will receive reservations and registration for Parks & Conservation Resources programs, campsites, shelters, beach and boat parking passes, and events requiring registration. Our current system will be offline and reservation services will be suspended from Monday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 7. User accounts will be automatically created for anyone with an active shelter or campsite reservation, or an active parking pass with an expiration date beyond April 8. All other users will need to create new accounts when they sign-in for the first time.
Fred Howard Park Habitat Restoration Project 2026
A contractor hired by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources is in the process of
treating exotic vegetation throughout 44 acres of Fred Howard Park. The work is expected to
begin on Thursday March 26, 2026, and take up to five days to complete. Exotic vegetation is
detrimental to many of Florida’s native plants and animals. Removal of invasive exotic species
is consistent with efforts to manage and protect the park’s natural resources. For more
information contact Pam Leasure, 453-6505.
Fred Howard Park is 155 acres of park and beach located off the Gulf of America in Tarpon Springs. There is a 1-mile causeway from the park to the white sandy beach for swimming and sunsets. This park provides homes to wildlife including eagles, gopher tortoises and fox squirrels.
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Amenities
- Nine Picnic Shelters
- Six Restrooms
- Two Playgrounds
- Ball Field
- Beach Parking– Automated Pay Stations with Daily Parking Fees of $6 – Annual beach parking passes are available in addition to Mobile Parking Technology.
- The pay-by-plate system replaces the need to display parking receipts. Accurate license plate data must be entered to avoid enforcement action.
- White Sandy Beach
- Swimming Area
- Wind Surfing Area
- Launching Area for Canoeing and Kayaking
- Fishing
- Beach Showers
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to sunset
County Parks are closed two days throughout the year, the day after Thanksgiving and December 25.
Road Closures:
- Roads will be open by 9 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
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History
Who was Fred H. Howard?
The park was named in honor of Fred H. Howard, former mayor of Tarpon Springs who was first elected to the office in 1945. Howard also served as a city commissioner and vice-chair of the Pinellas County Park Board for more than 30 years. Howard was a successful real estate businessman who was civic minded and served the area in many political and organizational capacities.
Howard worked to acquire the property for development as a north county park for the enjoyment of residents. A bronze plaque at the base of the park’s flagpole commemorates Howard’s “untiring efforts (to make) this park a reality.”