Fred Howard Park
Ocean cove · Florida
About this swimming hole
Fred Howard Park is a 155-acre Pinellas County park off the Gulf in Tarpon Springs, reached by a one-mile causeway to a white sandy beach. The county lists a designated swimming area along with beach showers, nine picnic shelters, restrooms, and playgrounds. Check the county's park updates page before visiting, since some facilities have faced temporary closures after the 2024 hurricanes.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Fees | $6 daily parking |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | 7:00 AM - sunset daily |
| Parking | Paid beach parking lot, $6 daily; pay-by-plate system. |
| Amenities | swimming area, beach showers, picnic shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, fishing, windsurfing area, canoe/kayak launch |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Nearest town | Tarpon Springs |
| Safety notes | Check Pinellas County's park updates page for temporary facility closures before visiting. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Fred Howard Park require reservations?
No reservations are required at Fred Howard Park based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Fred Howard Park?
Reported fee info: $6 daily parking. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
Is Fred Howard Park safe for swimming?
Reported safety notes: Check Pinellas County's park updates page for temporary facility closures before visiting.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — swim at your own risk.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026