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Fred Howard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,065 Google reviews · Running trail in Tarpon Springs, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fred Howard Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area.
What runners say about Fred Howard Park
“It’s clean, family-friendly, and much more peaceful than the bigger tourist beaches nearby.”
“Picnic in the woods at one of the picnic table shelters, and then drive across the causeway and have a nice swim or bask in the sun on the beautiful beach.”
“Lots to do from walking nature trails to swimming in calm water, from kayaking and paddle boarding to fishing and crabbing and everything in between.”
“It’s clean, family-friendly, and much more peaceful than the bigger tourist beaches nearby.”
A hidden gem in Tarpon Springs! The scenic causeway drive to the beach is half the fun. Perfect spot for sunsets, kayaking, and spotting dolphins. It’s clean, family-friendly, and much more peaceful than the bigger tourist beaches nearby. Highly recommend for a chill day out!
Beautiful!! Great walking paths, dog friendly, plenty of picnic tables with grills and great views. One half of the park is more nature driven and it is free to park. There are pavilions that you can rent, and many bathrooms scattered throughout. There's also many great spots to fish.
Beautiful there. Has some nice trails to walk your dog. Lots of shaded areas and some picnic tables/grills/pavilions. Beautiful views of the water. Beach is also gorgeous, was a bit packed, but still beautiful.
Nice spot to stay in Family, we love being so close to nature, this particular park has trail's bikes roads and kayaking zones to bring visitors safety and comfort. Visit and enjoy
Trail conditions & character
“Picnic in the woods at one of the picnic table shelters, and then drive across the causeway and have a nice swim or bask in the sun on the beautiful beach.”
“Also great place to walk your dogs and plenty of parking spaces.”
“It’s clean, family-friendly, and much more peaceful than the bigger tourist beaches nearby.”
“It has everything a nice Beach, bathrooms, picnic tables, playground for the children.”
“Great walking paths, dog friendly, plenty of picnic tables with grills and great views.”
“The beach was clean and easily accessible from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Fred Howard Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepinellascounty.org
- Phone(727) 582-2100
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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