Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Location

10500 Wilderness Park Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 834-3247 Kiosk/Reservations
(727) 834-3262 Maintenance

Hours of Operation

Open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.

Park Information

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.

Amenities

  • Camping / Nature Trails
  • Playgrounds
  • Bike Trail (Connects to Suncoast Trail)
  • Volleyball (Outdoor)
  • Horseshoe Pits / Equestrian trail
  • Picnic Area / Shelter
  • Open Space

Reservations

View the online reservation webpage to make a reservation for the following:

  • Shelters
  • Pavilions
  • Cabins
  • Tent Camping
  • Primitive Camping
  • Day Use Open Area

Connect with us on Facebook

View the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Facebook Page

Activity Schedule

*Please email fbuckman@pascocountyfl.net for more information or to register for a program where is space is limited.
Date Activity
February 1, 2020
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
 Birding Walk offered by West Pasco Audubon Society
February 1, 2020
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 Florida Shorebirds offered by West Pasco Audubon Society
February 1, 2020
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 Installing a Backyard Habitat Work Day offered by West Pasco Audubon Society and 
Native Plants Society
February 14, 2020
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
 Night Off-Road Bike Ride offered by Starkey Mountain Bikes Trails and SWAMP
February 15, 2020
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
 Stargazing at Starkey
February 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 Public Off-Road Bike Day offered by Starkey Mountain Bikes Trails and SWAMP
February 22, 2020
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
 Leave No Trace and Enjoy the Wilderness

View the Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department Upcoming Events