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Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for Pasco County citizens by providing a balance of athletic, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities, and by protecting the County’s natural resources including land, air, water, and wildlife.
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It is the Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department’s responsibility to enhance the quality of life for Pasco County citizens – an element of the County’s Strategic Plan. This mission is accomplished by focusing on providing a balance of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities along with protecting the County’s natural resources including land, air, water, and wildlife.
Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department |
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Active Parks | Natural Resources | Fiscal & Support Services |
These three departments operate on an approximate budget of $12.1M with funds allocated amongst eight programs listed below:
With 124 full-time employees and an additional 88 seasonal employees hired annually, the department operates and maintains:
We also provide 121 recreational programs and 40 events per year including social events, instructional classes and summer and winter programming.
Let your voice be heard! We invite you to share your opinion about funding these quality-of-life services by emailing us at: FundParksLibraries@pascocountyfl.net
Information on policies and fees:
View the Facility and Program Fees (PDF)
Youth Athletic Leagues League Contacts
View the league contacts webpage for youth sports information.
The Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department currently offers adult softball leagues in Central and West Pasco. A variety of leagues are offered, such as Men's, Senior, Church and Co-ed, Leagues are offered on most weeknights at the following locations:
Land O' Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O' Lakes, 34639 (813) 929-1229.
Veterans Memorial Park, 14333 Hicks Road, Hudson, 34669 (813) 929-1220
W H. Jack Mitchell Jr. Park, 4825 Little Road, New Port Richey, 34655 (727) 376-8732
For more information on adult softball leagues at Land O' Lakes Heritage Park, please call 813-929-1229.
For more information on adult softball leagues at Veterans Memorial Park and W H. Jack Mitchell Jr. Park, please call 727-942-7439.
Administrative Office:
4111 Land O' Lakes Blvd. Suite 202
Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Keith Wiley, Director
Darlinda Lewellen, Office Coordinator
New Port Richey Office
7750 Congress St.
New Port Richey, FL 34553
Curtis Franklin, Program Manager
Mike Smith, Construction Project Supervisor
Ph: (727) 834-3278
Fx: (727) 834-3277
East Pasco Office
37301 Florida Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
Dennis Andrews, Superintendent
Larry Miller, Park Operator III
Kim Miller, Recreation Coordinator
Ph: (352) 521-4182
Fx: (352) 521-4219