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Sims Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,654 Google reviews · Running trail in New Port Richey, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sims Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Vibrant, longtime park featuring a lake & kayak launch, plus a band shell, splash pad & playground.
What runners say about Sims Park
“Very clean park and had a great relaxing, lazy atmosphere.”
“Beautiful riverside park tucked in amongst all kinds of shops, dinners, and bars.”
“There’s so much to do here, the playground has a bunch of different activities for all ages, it’s very interactive.”
We used to drive 45 minutes north to Sims because it was the best. Now we've moved and 4 years later were still driving 45 minutes south to go to Sims! It's a beautiful park. It's a huge park that's beautifully landscaped and has everything you could need in a park.
BEAUTIFUL PARK! The playground has a nice rubber turf to protect the kids from falling, small splash area, beautiful walks, bridge, exercise/workout area and more. Almost all the areas have sun shade Canopies. Awesome place for adults and kids. 5/10/2022 Adding more photos The more I visit the more I love this park.
Beautiful riverside park tucked in amongst all kinds of shops, dinners, and bars. A very relaxing break from the day. They have a historical society and a stage on the grounds. The park was huge and there were a lot of kids having a blast. I enjoyed just walking around while I was waiting to meet someone downtown.
We’ve been going to Sims since before they were a year old! It’s only a few minutes from where we live which makes it very convenient! There’s so much to do here, the playground has a bunch of different activities for all ages, it’s very interactive.
Trail conditions & character
“We stopped by Orange Lake and took in the view for a little while on the benches!”
“There is public bathrooms and water fountains as well!”
Plan your run at Sims Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofnewportrichey.org
- Phone+1 727-841-4560
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