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Port Richey Waterfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 684 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Richey, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Port Richey Waterfront Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterside park offering a playground & picnic areas along with fishing & a kayak launch.
What runners say about Port Richey Waterfront Park
“Not a lot of people when we went and it was very clean.”
“A nice park, the sunset is definitely beautiful to see towards 8:30+ and there’s a lot of fish to catch.”
My kids and I absolutely love this park! It’s well kept, clean restrooms and picnic pavilion. Beautiful views of the water front and a mini dock where you can fish and watch the manatees. This place is great for relaxing, taking a mini nature trail, having a picnic or letting the kids enjoy a fun day at the playground.
The view here was stunning! Not a lot of people when we went and it was very clean. I liked the fact you could walk away from the playground area and disappear on the waterside. There was only two other dogs. The bathrooms were well kept, very clean and stocked.
This is a very spacious park. Great for events. And the city takes well care of it. The road inside is not paved and can be bumpy at times. It has a fishing pier with dock, access bathrooms, children's playground, BBQ pits, and plenty of space to walk. No overnight parking. And no boat trailers allowed.
Great park. It has a dog park and a play ground. Nice covered picnic area. It has a boat dock and a small trail. It's right next to Millers Bayou. It has beautiful sunsets.
Trail conditions & character
“One of the swings needs to be fixed but besides that it’s a great park with plenty of parking, seating and views, so much to do here.”
“Good sunsets, walking path, very small dog park that needs work and expansion.”
“It has a fishing pier with dock, access bathrooms, children's playground, BBQ pits, and plenty of space to walk.”
Plan your run at Port Richey Waterfront Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofportrichey.com
- Phone+1 727-816-1900
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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