Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area, Tarpon Springs FL: Fees, Hours, Lanes

Quick AnswerFWC inventory lists $6 per day (not verified; call first). Not yet verified by phone
From the FWC boat ramp inventory, read Oct 26, 2026. FWC does not date its fee entries.

Key Facts

Launch fee: FWC inventory lists $6 per day (not verified; call first)
Fee collected by: Parking Meter or Annual Permit
Parking fee: No fee published, call first
Hours: 7:00 AM to Sunset (per FWC inventory)
Lanes: 1 (per FWC inventory)
Type: Hand launch only
Water body: St. Joseph Sound
Address: 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Owner: Pinellas County
Status: Listed as Open for Business by FWC. Not confirmed by phone
Phone: Not listed in FWC inventory
Coordinates: 28.15308, -82.79477

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Questions

How much does it cost to launch at Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area?

FWC inventory lists $6 per day (not verified; call first). The inventory does not date its fee entries and we have not confirmed this by phone, so call the owner before you go.

Is Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area open?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventory lists it as Open for Business. The inventory was derived from a 2009 dataset and individual entries carry no check date, so confirm hours and closures with the owner.

Who runs Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area?

The FWC inventory lists the owner as Pinellas County. Call before you go to confirm the fee, hours and any closures.

Can I launch a kayak at Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area?

The FWC inventory lists this as a hand launch only, which means no trailered boats. We have not confirmed kayak or canoe rules by phone.

More like this: Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Pinellas County.

Also see all boat ramps in Tarpon Springs.

Sources

Basics on this page come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC-FWRI) boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation. "Verified by phone" appears only after we confirm with the owner. How we verify.

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