With more than 2 million visitors every year, Howard Park Beach is located about 25 miles from Tampa International Airport in Tarpon Springs, Florida . This state park, connected by a scenic mile-long bridge that takes you to the beach, has the most beautiful sunsets in Tampa.
Located on an island, the white sand beach is perfect for soaking up the sun.
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And the calm turquoise water is perfect for swimming! The unobstructed views of the gulf make Fred Howard Park one of the best beaches near Tampa Bay to watch the sunset.
Popular with swimmers, kayakers, anglers and windsurfers, this beach and nature park has it all!
As a nature reserve, you can often see endangered wildlife such as ospreys, bald eagles and turtles, as well as manatees and dolphins!
How much does it cost to go to Fred Howard Park?
Parking is just US$ 5 per day.
Does Fred Howard Park have food?
No. So if you plan to spend the day here, you need to bring food and something to drink.
How to get to Howard Park Beach
Typically, you will follow the main highways toward Tarpon Springs. Exact directions may vary depending on where you are coming from.
But in general, you can take US-19 North toward Tarpon Springs and then follow the signs for Howard Park Beach.
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