With over 1,500 feet of shoreline available to park goers, Earl Gilbert Park is popular with both sunbathers and fisherman. The numerous pavilions that line the shoreline are popular for family gatherings and providing shade from the Florida heat. The park features a boat ramp that provides boaters with direct access to East Bay. With its vast shoreline and numerous pavilions, it is easy to see why Earl Gilbert Park is one of Parker's favorite recreational areas.