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3 Free Splash Pads to Cool Off at in Pasco County This Summer

July 31, 2026July 21, 2026 by Best of Pasco Staff

Entrance sign for Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey, Florida, with the park playground visible among oak trees in the background

From downtown New Port Richey to Hudson to Dade City, here are three real, free splash pads to beat the Florida heat with kids this summer, with hours and what to expect at each.

Family Fun This Weekend: Pasco County’s Best Spots for Kids and Parents

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Best of Pasco Staff

A family playing together on a sunny beach, similar to a family day out at Pasco County's SunWest Park

Pasco County doesn’t run short on ways to keep the kids busy on a Saturday, and a lot of the best options don’t cost much more than a tank of … Read more