Tarpon Springs Beaches and Parks
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Gulf Beaches in Tarpon Springs
Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs is either a short drive, bike ride, or even
walk for any Tarpon Springs resident. It consists of 155 acres and is located on
the Gulf of Mexico. Set back in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Fred Howard Park
is a place where nature and wildlife is untouched. There is a 1 mile long causeway
to get to the Gulf of Mexico. The causeway is used for sunbathing, fishing and exercising.
There is also a launch ramp for personal watercraft on the causeway so jet skiers can enjoy
Fred Howard Park from an ocean view. 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.
Shells of all shapes and colors are plentiful here and make a walk down the beach a memorable one.
There are numerous shelters in the park area perfect for all types of gatherings and, of course,
playgrounds that will provide children with hours of fun. Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs
steal your heart when you become a Tarpon Springs property owner. Owning real estate in
Tarpon Springs near Fred Howard is a sensible investment.
Sunset Beach in Tarpon Springs at the end of Gulf Road is a favorite with local residents
for picnics, sunbathing, and even boat launching. It's small but very private and quiet and
best of all free. It has picnic area with barbeque grills, bicycle stands and public restrooms
available. You can even buy Tarpon Springs property close to the Sunset Beach and walk everyday
to your own beach to enjoy the incredible sunset. What could be better than that! You won't
regret your real estate investment in Tarpon Springs near the world's most beautiful beaches.
Popular Parks in Tarpon Springs
A.L. Anderson Park is in Tarpon Springs toward the northern part of Pinellas County.
Anderson Park is
great for picnics small and large. There is play equipment for the kids
and a boat launching area. The park's landscape is part hilly and part wooded and there
are area which overlook Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon. An organized arrangement of picnic
areas, elevated boardwalk, and a nature trail which is 478 linear feet long has been developed
among the cypress trees along the Salmon Bay shoreline. Spectacular views of Lake Tarpon and
Salmon Bay, rolling grassy hills, forests of oak and cypress trees make this park a photographer’s
dream. Anderson Park also has many playgrounds, open fields, fishing, a big shady dog park
and bustling boating, hiking and biking facilities. All these amenities make this a Pinellas
County park not to be missed. Enjoy the breathtaking views and amenities of A.L.
Anderson Park anytime when you own Tarpon Springs property.
The Pinellas Trail is a linear park and recreation trail that became open to the public in
December of 1990 and extends over 30 miles from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg.
This abandoned CSX railway corridor has been transformed into a scenic, safe place for
outdoor enthusiasts to bike, walk, jog, and rollerblade. The trail consists of amenities
such as bike racks, benches, water fountains, and rest areas. Approximately 90,000 people
a month enjoy the natural landscaping that shade areas of the trail and connects many of
Pinellas County’s most picturesque parks. The trail is a great way to explore Pinellas County
as views of coastal waterways, parks, roadways and residential neighborhoods are all lined
along the route. Eight overpasses were built with safety in mind, allowing trail-goers to
cross major intersections easily with no need to stop. The Pinellas Trail allows residents and
visitors to exercise and enjoy the outdoors at a place amazingly close to their own front door.
More and more people are searching out and purchasing Tarpon Springs real estate on the Pinellas
Trail for it's safety and convenience. My family and I currently live on the trail and it is one of the
most enjoyable and friendliest places in town to get some exercise and enjoy the fantastic climate
we all moved here for.
The Anclote Key Lighthouse is just off the coast of Tarpon Springs and to get there you
need a boat. The lighthouse was in the dark for 20 years, suffering vandalism, but was
finally restored and re-lit in Sept. 13, 2003 thanks to efforts of a private organization,
the Tarpon Springs Historical Society, along with state and federal grants with over a million
dollars raised for the eight month long project. Now there are two keeper's houses on the
island, one for the state park ranger who can protect and maintain the lighthouse property.
Visitors are welcome to come to the island, the lighthouse, and enjoy the beach.
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