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Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach (City Permit Required) vs Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Pinellas County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach (City Permit Required)
TARPON SPRINGS
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Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area
TARPON SPRINGS
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
7:00 AM to Sunset
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
St. Joseph Sound
St. Joseph Sound
Trailer Parking
5 spaces
45 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Sunset Beach Park - Sand Launch Beach (City Permit Required) and Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area provide public access in Pinellas County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.
