Welcome to the Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department

Centrally located on the West Coast of Florida, Hernando County is bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and the Withlacoochee River on the east. 35 miles north of Tampa, it is easily reached by the Suncoast Parkway.

The Hernando County Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing a quality park system and leisure activities for all our citizens. We strive to offer residents and visitors opportunities for recreation and improvement of physical and mental well-being, through programs and services that enhance their quality of life.

Our primary goal is to provide safe, clean and functional parks and recreation facilities, and to assist in the planning and development of new and improved facilities to meet the continued growth within the county.

We are committed to fulfilling our mission through visionary leadership, individual dedication, and the responsible use of available resources.

Parking and Ramp Passes
Order forms are on
the Fees/Passes
page

What's Happening - News & Notices
		Horace Copeland Football Camp Posted January 26, 2012       Register by February 1 for a free t-shirt. Two locations in 2012, Lecanto High School in Cirtus, Sprinstead High School in Hernando. Winter Softball 2012 - Men's D Division Posted January 23, 2012       Schedule for Men's Softball D Division for Winter 2012 Pine Island Park Playground to Close Temporarily Posted January 19, 2012       The Hernando County Parks Department has announced it will close the playground at Alfred McKethan Park (Pine Island Park)located at 10800 Pine Island Drive for scheduled maintenance on Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27, 2012. Hernando Health Experience REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 1, 2012 Posted December 28, 2011       Now is your chance to change your life, feel great and be healthy! Visit www.hernandohealthexperience.com for all the details and testimonies from others. On that website be sure to click on Event Calendar for listing of group events you may want to join (most are FREE). ~ ~ ~ ~ Cost for this 12-week program is ONLY $35 IF you register before January 1. After that date cost is $45. ~ ~ ~ Initial weigh in will be Saturday, January 14 (8a - 1p) at the Hernando County Health Department (7551 Forest Oaks Blvd. Spring Hill). BEST PART ABOUT THIS: NO special foods! NO medications! Only small lifestyle changes and great outdoor fun with others. ~ ~ ~ Everyone receives a DVD to watch when YOU have time. DVD guides you through each of the twelve weeks. Choose to stay in touch with us through Email, Facebook & Twitter. Also through website view videos with helpful tips for cooking & food preparation, recipes & a great number of helpful tips. ~ ~ ~ ~Health and happiness in the new year!    [1/9]

ALL COUNTY PARKS ARE ADA HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE
NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED
NO PETS ( EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS ) ARE PERMITTED IN COUNTY PARKS
(EXCEPT FOR THOSE AREAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED FOR DOGS)

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