Pasco To Reopen Select Parks With Limited Access

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will reopen select parks Wednesday, April 22, to allow essential recreation activities outlined in Florida's Safer-At-Home Order such as walking, biking, hiking, fishing and running.

Federal and state social distancing/gathering guidelines remain in place. Groups of more than 10 will not be permitted, and social distancing of six feet is necessary to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Note: Restrooms remain closed unless noted, so plan accordingly.

Limited access openings include:

• Withlacoochee River Park, Dade City
• Aripeka Sandhills Preserve, Hudson
• Boy Scout Preserve, New Port Richey
• Crews Lake Wilderness Park, Spring Hill
• Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, New Port Richey
• Key Vista Nature Park, Holiday
• Lake Lisa Park, Port Richey
• Pasco Palms Preserve, New Port Richey
• Upper Pithlachascotee Preserve, Spring Hill
• Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park, Hudson.

The following public boat ramps remain open:

• Anclote River Park, Holiday (restroom access)
• Robert J. Strickland Memorial Park, Hudson
• Moon Lake Park, New Port Richey
• Middle Lake, Dade City
• Eagle Point Park, (kayak and canoe) New Port Richey

The Suncoast Trail, Starkey Boulevard Trail and Starkey Gap Trail also remain open.

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To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, all recreation complexes and community centers, all events, activities, youth and adult sports leagues, special event reservations, pavilions, camp/RV grounds, cabin rentals, field reservations and any other reservations remain closed until further notice.

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