Green Key Beach and Robert K. Rees Memorial Park

Just a few minutes west of U.S. 19 on Green Key Rd. is beautiful Green Key Beach and Robert K. Rees Memorial Park. This is an intimate beach complete with a playground and a scenic boardwalk.  Parking is limited and will cost $2.00 per vehicle, but it is well worth the sunset you'll see. Go during off season to avoid crowds. Because this is a small beach, it tends to fill up quickly during holidays and weekends.

Address: 4835 Green Key Rd., New Port Richey

Eagle Point Park

Eagle Point Park is located at the end of Trouble Creek Rd., just west off of U.S. 19. It's a lovely little park perfect for launching a canoe or kayak, enjoying a picnic, or fishing of one of the piers. There is a children's park, a jogger's trail and an off-road style hiking trail. This is a smaller park, but perfect for spending a couple of hours on a summer afternoon.

Address: 4499 Strauber Memorial Parkway, New Port Richey

Fees: $2.00 per vehicle

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve

Located at 10500 Wilderness Blvd, New Port Richey, Starkey Wilderness Preserve is a wonderful and lush spot to spend the afternoon biking, hiking or jogging. Off road trails provide variety and paved walkways connect with the Suncoast Trail. This is also a great place to set up camp and stay for the weekend. Expect to see an abundance of wildlife. We saw turtles, wild roosters and cardinals. You can also expect to see a little bit of history. Starkey Wilderness Park is home to the 1882 McNeil homestead; however, today there is little remaining.

For more information: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/starkey-park.html

McNeil Homestead