Hosted a baby shower here, and it couldn't have been a better experience! The park was super clean, including the restrooms, which is always a plus when you're hosting an event. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the lake view made the perfect backdrop for photos. The atmosphere was peaceful, family-friendly, and absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful time -- highly recommend this park for any gathering or celebration! read more

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Great great venue for kids. Playground, small trail, bathrooms and parking available.

This place is a hidden gem right off of US19! I couldn't believe how far back it went when we finally went. Quite a few pavilions that can be rented out, all of which have charcoal grills and some of which have beautiful views over the water. Clean restrooms throughout and a pretty large play structure in the middle (though it could benefit from a bit more shade). Large well-shaded dog park with both a small and large dog section. The boat launch is great, with quite a large ramp featuring 2 lanes and 3 docks to keep it from getting too backed up. Huge trailer parking lot too! read more

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We've lived in this area for over a year, and had no idea this park even existed. What a gem! A.L. Anderson park is beautiful, secluded and spacious. Even during peak hours on weekend days, you're likely to find a private spot in one of their several pavilions, porch swings, or picnic tables. This family friendly park has nine shaded pavilions with grills, a huge dog park, nature trails, a playground, boat ramps, a kayak launch, fishing, and several restrooms. It's the perfect place to get your steps in, take family photos, enjoy a nice picnic, or watch the sunset. I'm glad we finally discovered this little treasure, and cannot wait to come back! read more

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This is a clean and relatively spacious park. It's just not a good place to see wildlife. We went first thing in the morning to maximize our chances of seeing birds and/or critters but none were to be found. We walked around the entire park and enjoyed the walk. There are multiple picnic areas that probably require reservations. We did see some beautiful azaleas so at least the flowers were pretty. Life is good with a hike in nature! read more

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My quest to discover new places to take my pups continues. After finding this on Yelp (of course) we decided to check it out as it is just up the road. I am so glad we did. This being the girls first visit to the Dog Park area, they did more sniffing than playing but that's normal. They have a small and large dog fenced in area which I love to be able to separate the dogs. We didn't drive the entire park, it is bigger than you think, but I did want to check out the water front areas so we drove to what we thought was the area we saw from the boat ramp but once we parked we realized it was the area before our target spot... it is that big. A lot of the park lines the waterline of Lake Tarpon, which is beautiful! They have shaded trails along the waterline that also have a board walk where we were able to see turtles and smaller gators and then on the trail, they lead to these smaller/semi private picnic areas with 1 grill. Right now, the grills are covered due to COVID-19 but I can image this to be a very relaxing area to sit right next to the water and grill some food with friends/family. Bring your bug spray! While admiring the views of the lake in one of the small picnic areas, it did not take us long to notice the pretty decent sized gator that was on razor locked on to the people in the picnic area one over from us so we decided it was best to continue walking with the girls as there is no need for them to become part of the lunch menu. There were smaller gators close by so most likely that was the alpha and the other two were the females. As with everything, other patrons can enhance your experience somewhere. We had a gentlemen that was standing close to us on the boardwalk (still 6 feet away as we both had our dogs with us) that offered up suggestions on other places in the park to go check out that generally have more wildlife around there to see, plus all the different pavilions throughout the entire park. We noticed a ton ourselves and with the additional waterfront picnic areas with grills, there are plenty of options to pick from with different views. We decided to leave the rest of the park for another visit, as it was hot and the pups needed to take a break. This is a great family spot, can't wait to bring some of mine with me next time. read more

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I've lived in this area 96% of my life and this was my first visit to Anderson park. I'm LOVING the water front! It's gorgeous. From the little picnic tables and grills that dot the lake front just off the boat launch, to the large sweeping areas that allow you to enjoy the waterfront on swinging benches, this is a park that is for those who wish to be active or peaceful. The park was a lot bigger than I thought, when We drove over a bridge that was apparently a drive way, and over to a 2nd area of the park for another large expanse of play space and walking areas. The park is well maintained and quite nice to visit. I know I'll come back. read more

A. L. Anderson Park - Parks Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

This is a nice county park off US 19 that borders Lake Tarpon. There is a lot of hills and trails so it is perfect for walking or biking. A trail along the lake has picnic tables every 30 or so feet along the water. As you can see from one of my photos, there is also a nice boardwalk along the water. For those who like to boat, there is a boat ramp. If you would like to have a large party there are several pavilions to reserve. I need to visit this park more because there is a lot of shaded area to walk. I believe my husband and I went about a mile and a half just walking along the water path. There is also a dog park area and a playground. According to the signs, the playground was closed due to social distancing protocols. However, the bathrooms were open, which is good. There is plenty of space at this park for people to space out and enjoy the outdoors. read more

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Very nice park, that appears to be aimed more at pet owners and picnic enthusiasts than nature lovers and bird watchers. Very little pathway that is up against the water, large number of picnic tables with grills, and a number of covered picnic / event areas also. Beautiful park... just not what I was hoping for. read more

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What an amazing hide away from the world . This park is gold. I have passed that park a million times not even knowing it was there . Thank you Maps. First of all , it's super clean and perfectly groomed. Plenty of parking available. I feel safe waking around with my dogs alone . Love that it's quite . I'll be back tomorrow ! read more

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Beautiful park that features "all in one" recycling next to a boat ramp. We bring our glass, paper, cardboard and #1-#5 plastics here - but NO trash and NO plastic bags. The park is larger than it looks, with many picnic areas & places to walk along the water. Can be difficult to get into if you are approaching from the north and difficult to travel south after leaving. But it's worth it! read more

Beautiful park along lake Tarpon ,also offer a huge dog park in there. I enjoy walk along the lake, and love all picnic table by the lake as well. Easy to access from19. Have boat launch. read more

I'm partial to this park. I married my love here a few years ago. This is an expansive park- bordering lake Tarpon & right off US19- this park has multiple points of the water. There are several pavilions throughout, some in the woods, some in to of the hill (overlooking the lake), one on the lake & another on a peninsula! You can book pavilions in advance. They also have boat launch & playgrounds. Tons of benches and swings scattered throughout the park. A dog park too for you bark lovers! The entire park has beautiful stone work for walls bordering parking lots & for the pavilions. The thought & care put into planning and the layout of this park is breathtaking. A gem of a park in the small town of Tarpon Springs! read more

Nice park with a great view of Lake Tarpon. Not as big as Chestnut, but they have a boat ramp and a few good walking trials. In any other area this might be a 5 star park, but around here it only gets 4 stars. read more

Very cool park with lots is wildlife, especially alligators! Really big alligators! So nice to go and walk around observing the wildlife in its natural habitat! read more

If the weather is right then this is a perfect place! There are a lot of restrictions so nothing with water like balloons or waterslides or anything like that. Great for a family get together though! read more

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Beautiful park with lots of secluded areas to sit and look out at the lake. Lots of turtles, gators, and other wildlife to see! I especially liked the secluded little picnic areas. :) read more

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Absolutely love this park! I have fond memories coming here as a kid, playing on the playground and rolling down the big hill. Now I bring my daughter here to make our own memories. Great playground and large open field. We also love to walk to trail and boardwalk. Sometimes you'll catch a gator floating by in the lake. Lots of shelters and shaded areas. read more

The boardwalk is nice. We saw some gators. Beautiful trees! Lots of parking, and a free little library. I will definitely be back. read more

While looking all around the water areas in northern Pinellas, I stumbled upon Anderson park. What a quaint sanctuary tucked back away from the bustle of the city. If offers picnic shelters, a playground for kids, is on lovely Lake Tarpon & has miles of land for you to explore. I love this northern area of Pinellas county, they have a pelithera of parks. All parks are unique & beautiful. Slow down!!, have lunch in the park, take your kids, parents, special person or just go on you own. We live in a stressful world & this is a free, environmentally friendly, serene way to chill & forget your problem for a bit! I guarantee when you leave, you will feel so much better. Take a moment. What's a girl to do? Life is made up of moments...take advantage of the posative ones & make a lifetime of moments. read more

What a gem! Great place to walk around or enjoy the lake views, beautiful nature...nice playground as well. read more

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My family and I love this place! They have everything; pavilions you can rent out, private picnic tables with lakeside views and private grills, kids playground AND one for toddlers, nature walk area, a great doggy playground and boat slips if you'd like to go out on lake tarpon.. The possibilities here are endless. read more

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Beautiful park, haven't even finished exploring yet. Large, long, gated dog park areas with a nice hill to tire them out. Giant swings overlooking Tarpon. Picnic tables and grills galore. Clean looking bathrooms. Very peaceful. read more

Visited here with my two dogs and husband for a picnic yesterday. This is right off 19 near the Hampton Inn in Tarpon Springs. Use google maps or you could miss the entrance, as it's tucked in off the road. This park has nice pavilions you can reserve and plenty of other areas to sit and eat. There are little private picnic tables along the cove near the boat launch and board walk where you can sit and observe the wildlife. We saw two gators swimming back and forth around the cove, maybe hoping for a handout? We also visited the dog park there. It has two sections - one for big and one for little dogs. There is shade and some benches and its pretty decent size. Not like Enterprise Road, which seems to be the gold standard for dog parks around this area. It was clean and didn't seem to be well used. This park has lots of nice areas to explore. In one spot near the lake there were a million little bugs that descended on us as we walked by so don't let that discourage you, keep moving until you find a better spot! read more

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We've been here many times in the past and it's a lovely park. The kids playground is set up high on a hill overlooking Lake Tarpon. However on this particular visit, one of the members of our party tripped over a large root of a pine tree and fell and broke her arm and fingers. We had to call 911 and have her transported to the hospital. We'll likely return but we'll be more cautious. read more

I took my two young children here for some trail walking, and a picnic lunch. We had a great time. The boardwalk was a lot of fun and we even saw alligators. The kids had a great time looking at bugs, plants and playing on the playground. Most important I felt very safe. The restrooms were clean and the entire grounds is well kept. The lake does look like a lot of fun. I am planning a birthday party there for my son. read more

Extremely Disappointed! I am a Florida resident and booked a shelter at Anderson Park in tarpon springs for my baby shower for October 13th 2012. I have been to this park many times as a child and have always loved the location! I arrived at my shelter to start setting up and shortly after another party showed up to do the same. I asked them if they were sure they were at the right shelter and they said the correct shelter number. I informed them that I had reserved this shelter almost 4 months ago for my shower online and received confirmation and receipt for my 'not cheap' payment. They said they called the reservation line for the park a few weeks ago, and were told it was available by the person working for the company. How did this happen? Immediately after purchasing the reservation, it was reflected on the website that the shelter was reserved. I checked frequently online between the time of purchase and the event date to make sure it was still showing as reserved, and it was. I was very upset and disappointed that some of my guests had to sit on the brick wall because there was not enough room due to double booking error by the park. Not only is this unacceptable but I will be demanding a refund for my purchase! read more

Decided to try a lake today rather than take the boat out to the bay or the gulf and had a lot of fun. This is the first time we've put in at Lake Tarpon and used Anderson Park since it appeared to have the best ramps with the most parking in case it was crowded. Although I didn't expect the $5 day fee since ramps Gandy Bridge and Anclote River Park were free, but we weren't disappointed with the choice of ramps. They are very easy to use and the ramps themselves were much more shallow than any ramp I've ever put in at. The docks have rubber bumpers easy to tie off to in order to get everything situated. The lake is much smaller than anything we're used to. I guess the size of the bay really has us spoiled, but the lack of rough chop makes up for it. It was a nice to explore the lake for the first time, but one thing we noticed right away was no real swimming areas. The shore line was either private houses or too rural to swim given the possibility of gators with little kids. We ended up swimming some in the middle of the lake, but our small children really need a shallow beach area still. Lots of skiers and tubers on the lake, but not too many so it didn't feel crowded. All in all a nice day trip. read more