Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

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 athletic, recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities along with protecting the County’s natural resources including land, air, water, and wildlife.

The department operates and maintains: 23 Active Parks, 14 Passive Parks, 4 Recreation Complexes, 5 Community Centers, 1 Tourism Sports Campus, 2 Swimming Pools, 124 athletic fields, 3 public boat ramps, 6,920 acres of environmentally sensitive land, and 15,000 acres of park land, trails, and open space. It also provides 121 recreational programs and 49 events per year including special events, summer day camp, instructional classes, and seasonal programming.

Core Services

Fiscal

This program includes administrative and financial support service activities that allow the Department to effectively carry out program related functions and associated activities.

Construction

This program oversees the PRNR Capital Improvement Plan projects, scheduled maintenance projects, minor facility repairs, and waterway channel signage and markers.

Community Outreach (Communications)

This program includes outreach and marketing to the citizens of Pasco County to educate citizens on services offered and resources required to provide these services and park amenities.

Park Operations (Athletics)

This program is responsible for the general operations, maintenance, and programming of the County’s active park complexes and community centers including all sports fields, aquatics, outdoor fitness equipment, and walking trails.

Recreation (Programming)

This program is responsible for the general operations of the County’s recreation, cultural and community programming at all facilities including special events, instructional classes, and camps.

Parks and Trails

This program is responsible for the general operations, maintenance, and programming of the County’s passive parks. Passive parks include natural resource-based wilderness parks and non-programmed facilities such as coastal and neighborhood parks.

Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program (ELAMP)

This program is responsible for administering the nomination, selection, acquisition and land management of environmentally sensitive lands within the County. Acquisition is funded through the Penny for Pasco program and can either be less than fee or fee simple depending on seller’s preference.

Natural Resources Regulation

This program is responsible for implementing the Land Development Code’s natural resources regulations and the portions of the County’s Regional Conservation Strategy.

Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus

The Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Florida’s Sports Coast is an unrivaled sports facility consisting of a 98,000 square-foot indoor sports arena ideal for hosting volleyball and basketball tournaments, dance, cheerleading, and other competitive indoor sports.

Pasco Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (P.A.I.R.) Program

P.A.I.R. provides inclusive activities and events for people of all ages. The list of activities and events includes:

• Outdoor Sensory Event

• Inclusive Day Camps

• Workshops

• Adaptive Programming

• Field Trips

• Dances

• Special Events

• Outdoor Adventures

• Fishing Club

• Inclusive Classes/Programs

• Enrichment Programs

• Cultural Events

For more information on P.A.I.R. please visit the Pasco County reservation website at: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/pasco-county-fl/catalog