
Fred Howard Park named after an ex Mayor is a beach and a park. People can sight wildlife and play in the waterways which dot the 155 acres of land located along the Gulf of Mexico. Its mile long causeway enables visitors to enjoy sunbathing, and fishing while many tourists and residents also exercise here. Swimming is also a popular activity here as is bird sighting with the bald eagles and ospreys dominating the avian creatures here. Dolphins and Manatees are also common sights.
This park preserves several endangered Florida habitats: saline wetlands, mangroves and coastal scrubs being a few. Endangered animals like gopher tortoises and fox squirrels and different butterflies also reside here.
1700 Sunset Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-2240
(727) 943-4081