Humphris Park is the entrance to the south jetty. It is named for Thomas H. Humphris, who was mayor of Venice from 1972-73. Amenities: Picnic tables, benches, showers, restrooms and food concession in area known for fishing, surfing, sunsets and gulf view

Humphris Park is the entrance to the South Jetty. It is named for Thomas H. Humphris, who was mayor of Venice from 1972-73. The park is located at the west end of Tarpon Center Drive and has picnic tables and benches in an area known for fishing, surfing, sunsets and Gulf views.

Humphris Park is the most relaxing, most beautiful park I've ever visited. You can set on the benches and watch the dolphins, manatee's, pelicans and other types of birds, the sail boats or the people fish.

Jan 22, 2025 · Access to Humphris Park is tied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been working on a larger, long-term project to restore both the South and North jetties to their original specifications.

Sep 20, 2024 · Most of Humphris Park – including Jetty Jack’s snack bar – is open to the public but people should stay outside of the barricaded area. People who cross the barricade into the construction area...

Jul 31, 2024 · VENICE – The South Jetty walkway at Humphris Park, 2000 Tarpon Center Drive, reopened to the public Wednesday afternoon after being closed for nearly a year because of damage sustained from...

Jul 15, 2024 · The west end of Humphris Park at the South Jetty is closed as the West Coast Inland Navigation District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare the area for material delivery and staging.

Humphris Park, on the southern side of the Venice Jetty, provides a beautiful overlook of the channel connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is a favorite spot of locals and tourists to watch the sunset and to fish for snook, mangrove snapper or sheepshead.

South Jetty, Humphris Park. Place Category: Beaches. Profile Photos Map Address. The South Jetty is a paved man made rock jetty. It is known for the great fishing, surfing, and sunsets. This is a perfect place to see dolphins and manatees almost every day. There are many species of birds that call the Jetty home.