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A.L. Anderson Park
39699
U.S. HWY. 19 N.,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-4085
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The
first land was acquired in 1964 with the park
opening and dedication held on May 21, 1966.
Subsequent acquisitions to the north and south
along Lake Tarpon have enlarged the park to
129 acres. The most recently improved area
is a 30-acre parcel acquired in 1973 on the
south side of the park. Access to this area
is gained by means of a road leading from
the main park road to an overpass which bridges
Tookes Road. It was formally opened to the
public on June 3, 1982.
Amenities:
The park is characterized by hilly terrain,
wooded areas, and beautiful vistas overlooking
Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon.
A
distinctive arrangement of picnic pads, elevated
boardwalk, and a nature trail which is 478
linear feet long has been developed among
the cypress trees along the Salmon Bay shoreline.
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As an additional cost-saving measure, some restrooms in county parks are closed weekdays. However, facilities near most popular user areas remain open during all hours of park operation. All restrooms in county parks will be open on weekends. See park diagram for details
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History:
Who was A.L. Anderson?
The park was named in honor of Alphonse L.
“Andy” Anderson, former Mayor of Gulfport
and Pinellas County Commissioner from 1959
- 1971. A successful commercial fisherman
and recipient of two prestigious conservation
awards, Mr. Anderson was sensitive to the
preservation of local waterways and the
marine environment. During his tenure on
the Commission, he helped to establish
several county parks, including A.L. Anderson
Park on the shores of Lake Tarpon. After
serving on the County Commission, Mr. Anderson
continued his tireless preservation efforts
as a member of the Pinellas County Park
Board.
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