Many City parks are located along the banks of the Pithlachascotee River – or the Cotee, as it’s known by the locals. Boat docks and kayak launches are available for public river access from the parks. Swimming dolphins and manatees are a common sight on the Cotee, along with a variety of native Florida wildlife.

The City is home to James E. Grey Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife preserve featured on the Great Florida Birding Trail. The preserve is home to 140 different species of birds, as well as deer, wild boar, turtles, and manatees.

New Port Richey welcomes leashed dogs in three of its major parks: Cotee River Park, Orange Lake, and Sims Park. The City is also home to Meadows Dog Park, where canine companions are free to explore off-leash. We ask that you commit to the beautification of public spaces by cleaning up after your dog.

We invite you to experience the natural beauty of Florida and all it has to offer – right here in the City of New Port Richey.

Entry and use of the parks, including parking and launching your boat, are free of charge. The City also offers facility rentals for parties, events, and other social gatherings.

Sims Park and Orange Lake Park

Grand Blvd. and Bank St.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
George R. Sims, one of New Port Richey’s earliest promoters, donated Sims Park (then named Enchantment Park) to the City in 1924. He died in 1954, and per his instructions was buried about 50 feet from Orange Lake without a tombstone – just a redbud tree to mark the spot (years later his remains were relocated to a cemetery). Today, Sims Park is protected by New Port Richey’s very first ordinance, Ordinance One, which ensure that Sims Park will remain the people’s park forever.  Leashed dogs are welcome in Sims Park and around Orange Lake.

For information on facility rentals or to reserve a park shelter, please visit nprrec.orgopens in a new window

Sims Park Boat Ramp

5443 Main St.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
The Sims Park Boat Ramp is free to use, adjacent to downtown NPR, and can accommodate boats 25’ to 30’ at high tide. The boat ramp is wheel chair accessible, with public restrooms and two small picnic shelters on site.

James E. Grey Preserve

6938 Plathe Rd.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
James E. Grey Preserve is a hidden treasure just minutes from downtown New Port Richey. Housing 80 acres of natural wilderness where a quiet rural boardwalk follows the winding path of the River, the Preserve is part of the Great Florida Birding trail, has an ADA accessible kayak launch, and features a playground with four shaded picnic tables and grills. Pets are not allowed in the James E. Grey Preserve.

Cotee River Park

Grand Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
The Cotee River Park is popular with walkers and bikers because it extends all the way from downtown New Port Richey to the city limits. There are plenty of benches and shaded picnic structures along the way for you to stop and enjoy the passing boats and manatees.

Frances Avenue Park

5580 Frances Ave.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
Frances Avenue Park has a beautiful ADA-accessible playground that was built with a convenient access ramp, and two nearby picnic shelters for parents to keep an eye on their children. The kayak launch is also ADA-accessible, and Frances Avenue Park is in the process of getting new restrooms, landscaping, and accessible parking.

Grand Boulevard Park

Grand Blvd. and Riverview Dr.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
Grand Boulevard Park is a small neighborhood park with ample opportunity for outdoor fun. The children’s play area comes complete with a swing set and slides. This community riverside park also has four shaded picnic tables, four riverfront benches, and a boat dock.

Jasmin Park

Jasmin Drive
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
Jasmin Park is a charming neighborhood park on the riverbank. The solid seawall and boat dock offer excellent fishing, cool breezes and wildlife viewing.

Meadows Dog Park

Larch Ln. and Meadowbrook Ln.
New Port Richey, FL

Details:
Meadow Dog Park is an off-leash park that includes a basketball court and playground.

City Facilities

City Hall

5919 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL

Fire Station #1

6333 Madison Street
New Port Richey, FL

Fire Station #2

6121 High Street
New Port Richey, FL

Fleet

6420 Pine Hill Road
New Port Richey, FL

Police Headquarters

6739 Adams Street
New Port Richey, FL

Public Works

6132 Pine Hill Road
New Port Richey, FL

Water Plant

9805 DeCubellis RD
New Port Richey, FL