Sims Park and Orange Lake
If you're in the mood for a stroll along the Pithlachascotee River or want to throw a frisbee in the sun, Sims Park and Orange Lake are worth a visit. Located downtown, near the U.S. 19 entrance to New Port Richey, Sims Park is community hub where you can find a holiday concert, play with a radio control helicopter or just sit on the grass or a bench. It also contains the Sims Park Boat Dock, a band shell and a playground.
- Parking: Free lot
- Features: Benches, Boat dock, Grills, Picnic tables
- Services: Restrooms
- Wi-Fi: Free
Lovely area; dog-lovers galore, friendly people with ready smiles and warm greetings. It's a great place to capture photos of water birds and ducks who are so bold they move toward people. Even the squirrels are used to the humans & will approach inquisitively in hopes of a treat. The festivals and parades are always quite good, too!