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Anclote River Park
1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691, United States
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Ja
Review №1

This is our quiet neighborhood beach. Its beautiful. Has a pier and a turtle reserve, and its getting more convenient because theyre filling the area with trails that are multi use. Its easy to jump in the car go and come right home when youre ready. Or you could actually take your golf cart like we do. This is a wonderful place to visit if you like a small (well not really small) relaxing beach experience

Sh
Review №2

Great new find! Well marked trails and something to see around the corner. You can bike here too and jump on the pinellas trail.

je
Review №3

This Park is a hidden gem! Great swim area and a nice sandy beach. Bath house nearby and shaded picnic shelters. My wife just wanted to dip her toes in the water. We both waded for a while and enjoyed the sun the water and the quiet surroundings. We both agree that we should be visiting every week!! Florida.

Da
Review №4

VERY popular boatramp kept up nicely. Swimming and tanning area sweet! Its a shame we dont have as many snowbirds this year because of COVID-19!!

Sl
Review №5

A wonderful place to hang out with friends and family. Had a great time. I will come again to just go to the swim area.

Le
Review №6

Swimming boating and fishing are all conveniently co located so a family can all enjoy the day. Showers and clean restrooms with bbqs and picnic shelters. First come first served

Ke
Review №7

Beautiful picnic areas with grills along the waterfront, rest rooms nearby, boat ramp, playground. We love this place!

ch
Review №8

Very nice park! Lots of shade, and park was not busy. Enjoyed a beautiful view of the river, even saw 2 dolphins. Really appreciate that parking is free.

Lo
Review №9

Beautiful park with a cute little beach and tons of natural shade to sit under. The water had a slight smell to it but its a toilet to hundreds of marine life so what do you expect? You wont even notice it after just a minute.

Te
Review №10

I love that you can find shade on the beach that the water is fresh and salt mixed and you can swim against the current of the river.

Al
Review №11

This is an excellent little park with a boat ramp, cute little beach with lifeguards on duty from 9 til 6, covered picnic area with BBQ grills, outdoor showers and restrooms. Also has a nice playground and volley ball court. Weekends understandably get really busy but Ive always been able to find a parking space. Excellent laid back spot to bring the family.

r
Review №12

This is a gem in the area. It has something for everyone. Quiet and serene....no litter..no off leash dogs.. you just couldnt ask for a better public nature spot.

Mi
Review №13

This is where a river and the gulf meet. If youre not familiar with Florida or the ocean, this is where brackish water is created - where fresh meets salt water. The water is sewer brown. It stinks. And just a few miles north or south, you can go to where its just the gulf. I absolutely do not recommend this park. Very old Caucasian folks seemed to live it. There was lots, and not social distancing.

Ol
Review №14

Small but very neat park with a lot of benches, tables and grills to enjoy. Has shady beach with designated swimming area, very nice new playground, swings, changing rooms separate from restrooms, pier and boating ramps.

Ja
Review №15

I love going to this park .Its on the Gulf of Mexico.Take boats jet ski. Kayaks.on the water.Have a nice picnic they have grills and play ground for the kids.Free parking ENJOY YOUR day here.Its beautiful.

Fr
Review №16

Very quiet secluded beach. Was clean and free of debris. Water was a funky brown color while we we there but didnt smell weird. We swam for just over a hour and was very pleasent

Co
Review №17

Beautiful little park, with a beach and boat ramp, right off of Anclote Road and Baillies Bluff Road. Tonight we came for the sunset. We watched a heron waiting for handouts from fishermen on either side of it. As we watched the sun set, we saw a jet skier come in as well as a boat full of young people who looked as if they’d been out for the day. We saw families swimming in the beach area.There are bathrooms, lots of picnic tables and benches, and parking is plentiful for single cars and cars with boat trailers. There is also a lightning detector.People with dogs walked the park. There does not seem to be a parking or entrance fee. Nice!

Br
Review №18

I love the smallness of it, small beach with white sand, bathrooms,fishing, boat dock, playground, you can bring your dogs. Life guard on duty on the weekends. Open 24 hours. Its peaceful not crowded. Theres tons of nature.

Ch
Review №19

Beautiful park located on the coast with two boat ramps and floating piers. Plenty of parking for vehicles. Separate parking for vehicles towing trailers. Park and restroom facilities where well maintained. Handicap picnic area easily accessible. Lovely park!

Do
Review №20

Very impressed this time. Launched our boat for the last day of Pasco Scalloping. No fights, no screaming or skipping people in line like there usually is. First time everyone was courteous, helpful & polite. The bathroom was clean & stocked. The park itself was clean & maintained. We didnt even mind waiting in line because it was very busy.

He
Review №21

Great place to do a open water swim. Current is strong going North, but helps on the turn around. Cuts the length time of 300!

Sa
Review №22

Wonderful place to picnic, play in the park, go boating, see dolphins or even play in the water at the beach! Beautiful sunsets and sights to see. One of the better parks. The metal equipment can be hot in the day. Mornings are best for play equipment. Dolphin sightings in late evening. Love, love, love this park.

Da
Review №23

Great boat ramp, current was a little strong. Plenty of parking and ramps.

Sh
Review №24

Love this park! Fun to watch boaters, fisherman & the wildlife. Lots of area for a picnic or to just read a book. Swimming area looks nice too. Its a happy place to be!

An
Review №25

Theres been a few updates done since I last was there. Fresh paint, more seating, and very clean park . I wouldnt necessarily get in the water though .

Ja
Review №26

Really nice for what it is. I really loved the playground. One part pirate ship one part American ninja warrior course. What kind could want more.

Ma
Review №27

No sea weeds but the water is yellowish. Like the tables. Restrooms were dirty . A female teenager was roaming around in a bike looking at people stuff. Nice place. Just dont like tha water and having to keep an eye on my stuff.

Ch
Review №28

While staying at Hickory Hills RV Park we tripped across Anclote River Park. We had a nice time casually walking and site seeing. If you are in the area and have time, I recommend a walkabout. There is a bathing area and a small beach for sunning. Also, if you like to fish they have plenty of shoreline.

Ta
Review №29

Love it here so peaceful and clean. With river access for swimming and boating activities. Great amount of nature here and next to a marina. Best place locally for a picnic or cookout with friends or family. Kids will have a blast on the playground. I see something new every time I go.

Th
Review №30

Excellent quality boat ramps with at least 6 ramps and a separate load and unload dock.

Ve
Review №31

My kids and I love this park. Its absolutely beautiful

Ja
Review №32

Great place to go not crowded at all the beach and the grounds are well-kept

Ji
Review №33

The sunset view is beautiful. I love how it just feels more private. The beach area is nice. There is a playground for the kids and you can walk over a bridge to a little bar on the river. We went there last night after we left River Park. It is a perfect place to go for the day and it is right around the corner from where we live.

K
Review №34

Nice small beach, and boat slide with direct gulf access.

Ch
Review №35

They have a wonderful play area for the children. My grandson loves to go to this park. And its also on the water which is also very beautiful. you can feed the squirrels and the birds and my grandson and myself loves to do those things. You can also go swimming and my grandson loves to swim as well as building sandcastles in playing in the water. I recommend this park 2 everyone.

My
Review №36

My go-to for meeting friends for getting out on the water. Ive launched a sailboat and a skiff from the ramp, and been picked up by a fishing boat at the dock. My one major complaint is that the parking for cars without trailers is very difficult to discern in the trailer parking area after dark. Yes, there are spots, but not where youd expect them to be. And if you launch after dark and leave your car for a couple of days, you will have a parking ticket when you get back.

Ka
Review №37

Nice quiet little spot to soak up the sun!

Ni
Review №38

Very nice place to go relax met good people there. Wish they could clean to grass that the water brings up. But i understand.

mi
Review №39

Quiet, great for a relaxing day at the beach. Mostly middle age-plus folks, so dont go looking for a bunch of teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikinis.

Et
Review №40

I go for the boat ramp. The water to the right of the ramp goes to the power plant for cooling their equipment. When the plant is using the water the current is very strong. Its best to launch and load on the docks on the right side if youre looking from the ramp to the water.

Ra
Review №41

Great little park. Grills, shelter, restrooms & showers. Dolphins swim so close!

Sh
Review №42

Disappointed that there were no signs.Also disappointed that it didnt connect to the Pinellas trail.

Th
Review №43

Nice very nice place to go last peoples Better Off You Are

Ca
Review №44

The scenery was absolutely stunning. Highly recommended for a fun and relaxing outdoor event.

De
Review №45

Usually there are picnic tables available in the shade and the water is very nice.Although the undertow can be very strong when the tide turns and you must be careful with children. But for relaxing and enjoying the water its perfect

Ju
Review №46

Little beach but huge space. Beautiful! Lots of shade, lots of sunshine!

Vi
Review №47

Really enjoy this place its brackish water so its not as salty and the group of people that go there anytime of the day or very pleasant very nice theyve got shower bathroom clothes and the water is delightful Ill be visiting there many times in the future

Be
Review №48

Its small, not over crowded. They even have life guards on duty. There is a beautiful park, playground, picnic tables and even a boat launch. We enjoy coming here.

Ka
Review №49

Nice. Lots of shade trees and picnic tables. Today, unfortunately there was a high bacteria warning with a no swim advisory. Will go again though!

Al
Review №50

Good location with lots of parking and facilities. Unfortunately the area needs to be cleaned more as there was a ton of trash. But for the most part, the park was nice.

De
Review №51

This was a really cool place; more like a lake with a currant. Lots of trees so lots of shade, my kinda place near Tarpon springs.

Pe
Review №52

Fishing wasnt good at all. But the park is very beautiful and much appreciated.Very well maintained Park

Kr
Review №53

It was phenomenal not many people there you got a pod of dolphins that swim through there.

An
Review №54

Nice place for kids. Lifeguards on duty to watch over people swimming. Water gets deep. Maybe about 7 feet by the buoy boundary. Pavilions and bbq stations set up. Free parking and plenty of shade.

Ch
Review №55

Love this little park. Beautiful clean beach, places to launch boats. Lots of picnic areas. Nice playground.

Vi
Review №56

Nice boat ride with informative crew. Good views. Searching for shells on island was fun.

Gr
Review №57

Nice boat ramp. Parking meter didnt work, ranger said it was free.

mi
Review №58

We enjoy the park with our son, and water isnt bad but sad that they allow smoking, so many people smoking and litter No one around to hold accountable, if smoking isnt allowed, still no one around to stop it.

BA
Review №59

Had a great time the wildlife was amazing and the sunset was peaceful

Tr
Review №60

Several boat ramps for fast loading and unloading. Bathrooms, ample parking, and swim area.

Ju
Review №61

Great local park. Clean facilities & nice beach. Never gets too crowded-just the boat launch on the weekends does. Playground & picnicking also.

Ch
Review №62

Nice Spacious park. Boat ot Jet Ski, ample parking. Bathroom need an update though.

Jo
Review №63

Nice clean park. Swimming and play area. Swings for toddlers and older children. There is also a boat launch and bbqs. Changing rooms and bathrooms. Nice for sunsets or a stroll.

Mi
Review №64

Great park have been coming here since I was a kid. Now my kids enjoy it as much as I did.

Ru
Review №65

The park was very clean everybody was very polite the ramps a little steep but not bad.

Ch
Review №66

Beautiful Park with beach, boat launch, playground, bathrooms & changing area. Also picnic tables and benches

Bi
Review №67

Nice local park with nice sunsets. Great place to drop the jet ski or boat in too

Am
Review №68

Our chill local watering hole. Has trees on beach for shade. Good for spotting dolphins too!

Je
Review №69

Great little beach to spend the afternoon or all day. Washrooms. Sandy beach. Roped off swimming spot. Covered picnic area. Boat launch too. We had a really great time cooling off here.

No
Review №70

Some great shade trees to sit under when its hot! Plenty of parking.

Ka
Review №71

Several parks in this area. One has a beach. I think its this one

Fa
Review №72

The best park in the world for me

Sa
Review №73

Its always clean and full of life. And if youre lucky you might be able to see a dolphin or two having fun as well!

Mi
Review №74

Overcrowded ramps. People dont observe launching etiquette. Other boaters dock at the ramps without being ready to trailer. There should probably be a law enforcement presence at the ramps. Tensions were very high at the ramps yesterday afternoon with people nearly exploding. Took about an hour for me to get my trailer to the water to get my boat out. Not Pascos finest. Never again.

Be
Review №75

Good place to see Eagles and ospreys

Ra
Review №76

Such a nice park! Beautiful beach area with lifeguards, plenty of tables and pavilions, boat ramps and play areas for kids!!

Ro
Review №77

Great place for children. The covered park benches fill up quick and are occupied for a long time as families prepare meals on the nearby grills. The boats that travel the channel can cause waves that can either scare or excite your child depending on their temperament.

Me
Review №78

A relaxing and quiet local spot with a roped off swimming area and showers.

Pa
Review №79

Nice and friendly , some watchful lifeguard on duty! Good place to rest after a working day

th
Review №80

Absolutely fantastic location to just stop and enjoy the Beach just beautiful

Er
Review №81

Beautiful sunsets, nice playground and a little bit of beach. The beach isnt great but the view is and you frequently see dolphins which I still think is cool.

Ba
Review №82

Beautiful setting, peaceful,aw some sunsets,plenty of parking and places to eat,play and just sit and people watch

Ra
Review №83

Nice place to bring the kids to go to the beach and bring the wife to chill and watch the sunset........

Je
Review №84

Just a well maintained park with areas for fishing, playing with the kids or it having a great dog park its fun for all

Co
Review №85

Current makes loading onto trailer difficult but otherwise a nice ramp with lots of parking

Ch
Review №86

Nice ramp, has plenty of ramp space but the current rips though there. Not easy for novice boaters or people trying to launch or trailer by themselves.Park is nice and well maintained.

Ta
Review №87

Nice park to go to take your pets and go fishing take the kids wonderful

Di
Review №88

Nice local park with areas to picnic and a small beach area roped off for swimming. Also there is a boat launching area that costs $5 to launch your boat. Great place to relax and watch the sunset.

Ro
Review №89

There is a designated swimming area but I really dont consider this place the Beach. Not saying its not a nice park but mostly you have boats & jetskis zooming by very frequently

Na
Review №90

Amazing had a fantastic day!! Worth the trip!! Great food and outside entertainment!!

Mi
Review №91

Beautiful spot that Im annoyed I hadnt thought of in the 4 years Ive lived here!! Sandy Beach, great facilities and free parking!!

Ma
Review №92

Fun, clean park with a nice playground for the kids (not really for older kids however)

Fr
Review №93

Not as crowded as other beaches. N in a good area.

Di
Review №94

Clean beautiful beach. Playground and picnic areas. Very peaceful and quiet.

Te
Review №95

Absolutly beautiful park. Swimming, picnic area, boat ramps. All where the river meets the gulf.

Wi
Review №96

Great place Nice swimming area with white sandy beaches. There is a boat ramp with plenty of parking. They have shell mounds there. Playground for the kids.

Mi
Review №97

Love visiting this park. Boat ramps can get a bit busy however it moves pretty quickly. Lots of trailer parking. Clean beach and bathrooms. Highly recommend.

Ta
Review №98

Locals, love it. Plenty of boat seeing since boat launching around corner and main area going in and out of Tarpon Springs. Love it . My little beach closest to home.

He
Review №99

Little comfy beach/park area. Not many people , mostly older sunbathers. It’s small enough where you can relax without a crowd or having to worry about the kids being lost with all the people. They have a covered sitting area with bbqs and a little park .

Gl
Review №100

Nice play area, small beach, a few benches to just sit & watch sunset, boat ramp can be a little tough to get in & out of if tides are low, very well patroled... park ranger on site...beautifully maintained

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  • Address:1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691, United States
  • Site:http://www.pascocountyfl.net/index.aspx?NID=674
  • Phone:+1 727-938-2598
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:6am–8pm
  • Tuesday:6am–8pm
  • Wednesday:6am–8pm
  • Thursday:6am–8pm
  • Friday:6am–8pm
  • Saturday:6am–8pm
  • Sunday:6am–8pm
Highlights
  • Veteran-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Public toilet:Yes
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