Eagle Point Park
covers 661 acres of conservation land, 17 of which have been developed for
recreational use. It is situated south of where Trouble Creek flows into the
Gulf of Mexico. The conservation area protected by the park includes Fillman's
Bayou and the wetlands and mangroves bordering the Gulf.
The water access from within the park is via two man-made canals that were
created in the 1960's ... probably as part of a plan for a housing development.
The property remained undeveloped until 2003 when Pasco County gained ownership
of the land.
A parking area and restrooms are located at the entrance to the park at the west
end of Trouble Creek Road where it joins Strauber Memorial Highway. Two picnic
pavilions are available as well as a children's playground. Fishing piers are
located near the picnic pavilions. And another fishing pier faces Trouble Creek
at the north side of the park. A short fitness trail with five workout stations
leads from the parking area to the north fishing pier.
A kayak launch area is located immediately next to the parking area, making this
one of the most convenient places to launch kayaks or canoes for access to the
Gulf. A sloped gravel launch is available as well as a floating dock and pier.
Motorboats are not allowed to launch from this location.
The water in Trouble Creek is very shallow at low tide. This is reportedly how
Trouble Creek came by its name, when fishermen in times past had trouble
returning to their docks and had to pull their boats through the mud. Kayaks
should find enough water at all but the lowest tide as long as they stay in the
channel next to Gulf Harbors to the north when paddling out to the Gulf. The
mangroves along Fillman's Bayou and creek make for an interesting place to
paddle and observe the native waterfowl, which can include blue heron, white
ibis, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, and others.
Activities & Facilities
Playground
Picnic shelter
Short hiking trails
Mountain bike trails
Open gulf kayaking
Fishing