Pasco County is reopening select parks, preserves and nature trails on a limited basis.
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County officials on Tuesday said the patrons will be allowed to take part in essential recreational activities, such as biking, hiking, fishing or running.
Social distancing guidelines of 6 feet will remain in effect, and groups of 10 or more will not be permitted. Restrooms will remain closed.
The following parks will be reopened:
- 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, NPR
- 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
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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 & canoe) New Port Richey
The Suncoast Trail, Starkey Boulevard Trail and Starkey Gap Trail remain open.
For more information, visit the Pasco County coronavirus website.
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