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Visit Pasco Destination Guide 59
Jay B. Starkey
Wilderness Park
Amenities: Nature Equestrian
Trails, Bird Watching Trail, Tent and Cabin
Camping, Nature Center, Picnic Areas and
Shelters, Volleyball, Playgrounds, Open
Space, Multi-purpose Trail that connects
to Suncoast Trail.
10500 Wilderness Park Road, New Port Richey
Land O’ Lakes Dog Park
Amenities: This park consists of 30,567
square feet, where dogs can run free and
play with others. Your pooch will love the
fire hydrants, tunnels and tires set up in the
park for them to enjoy. There’s a partition
to separate small and large dogs, while
pet owners can enjoy a covered area to sit
under and watch the dogs play.
3032 Collier Land O’ Lakes
Sims Park
Amenities: Riverfront park with Playground,
Splash Pad, Picnic Areas and Amphitheater.
Many local events and performances take
place here.
Grand Boulevard & Bank Street
Downtown New Port Richey
Sunwest Park
Amenities: Check out the white-sandy beach,
kayak/SUP rentals, two wakeboard courses and
the largest inflatable obstacle course in the
U.S. (Volleyball courts shown in photo below)
17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson
Withlacoochee River Park
Amenities: Located on 610 acres of natural
wilderness bordering the Green Swamp. Local
Canoe Access, Tent & RV Camping with 20,30
and 50 amp hook ups. 13 Miles of hiking trails,
canoe launch, 40-foot Observation Tower,
multiple Picnic Areas & Shelters, Fishing Pier,
Playgrounds, Boardwalk.
12449 Withlacoochee Boulevard, Dade City
Werner Boyce Salt
Springs State Park
Amenities: Kayak and paddleboard rental,
hiking trail, picnic pavilion. The Salt Spring is
320 feet deep. Gray fox, gopher tortoises, and
dolphins call this park home. Birdwatchers
can enjoy sighting raptors, wading birds, shore
birds, and migratory songbirds.
8737 US Highway 19 North, Port Richey
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