Park Information

Sunwest Park is a recreational waterfront facility in northwest Pasco, just off of Hwy 19. The park has been developed around a former limestone mine, known locally as “SunWest Mines.” Gracing the shores of the 70 acre spring-fed lake you will find beautiful white sand that creates an unparalleled beach atmosphere.

With the gorgeous, natural setting, relaxing in the sun comes easy! For those who also want to participate in activities, The Lift Adventure Park offers a variety of amenities at Sunwest. From wake-boarding behind the cable system, to the Aqua Park and paddle boarding around the lake, The Lift provides fun on the water for the whole family. View The Lift Adventure Park website.

No pets or alcohol are allowed at the park. No grills are allowed at the park.

Daily passes can be purchased for $5.00 a day with debit/credit cards. NO CASH will be accepted.

Annual passes can be purchased online, $30.00 for Pasco County Residents and $50.00 for non residents, and valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Online purchase of annual passes will be mailed within one business day of purchase.
View the online reservations webpage to purchase an annual pass.

This regional park covers over 8,300 acres of land and is a cooperative venture between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pasco County Parks and Recreation. The park consists of a kiosk, open space, camping area, horse corral and equestrian trail, nature and multi-purpose trails, day use area, shelters and pavilions, playgrounds, horseshoe and volleyball courts. The birding trail was designated by the Audubon Society and 177 species of birds have been viewed. View the West Pasco Audubon Society webpage.

The multi-purpose trail consists of 7.3 miles of paved surface for bike riding, roller blading, jogging or walking and it connects to the Suncoast Trail (42 miles) which runs along the west side of the Suncoast Parkway and stretches across Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties with eight trailheads in Pasco County. There is a 10 mile equestrian trail and 13 miles of hiking trails. View the Florida Greenways and Trails website.

Dogs are allowed in the day use area, the hiking and paved bike trail but must be on a 6' leash. No dogs are allowed in the camping area or equestrian trail.

This beautiful Nature Resource park offers a pleasant and peaceful surrounding. You can hear the wildlife moving around your feet. There are birds, squirrels, peacocks and even slithering snakes. There are 101 acres of land here for you to capture all of its beauty. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, which connects to the Anclote Gulf Park, or take a hike on the quarter-mile nature trail. There are handicap parking spaces as well as two bus and RV parking spaces. If you wish to have a picnic, there are tables and grills for your use and park benches to rest on.

We do not take reservations for this site.

Be sure to take a walk to the observation tower and absorb the breathtaking view. There is plenty of gorgeous wildlife surrounding the park. Keep your eyes open while visiting the park and see if you can capture a special photograph.

This park is noted for seeing various kinds of birds. View the Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website.