Robert K. Rees Memorial Park
Ocean cove · Florida
About this swimming hole
Robert K. Rees Memorial Park in New Port Richey is a coastal Pasco County park with a shallow swim area popular with families. A 650-foot wheelchair-accessible boardwalk winds through mangroves to a two-deck observation tower for dolphin and bird watching. Parking costs $2 daily and the park's swim beach draws locals for wading and swimming.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Depth | Shallow swim area |
| Fees | $2 daily parking |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | On-site parking lot, $2 daily. |
| Amenities | Swim area, Boardwalk, Observation tower, Picnic shelters, Restrooms, Parking lot |
| County | Pasco County |
| Nearest town | New Port Richey |
| Safety notes | Shallow water with a soft bottom; swim within the designated area and be alert for manatees. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Robert K. Rees Memorial Park require reservations?
No reservations are required at Robert K. Rees Memorial Park based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Robert K. Rees Memorial Park?
Reported fee info: $2 daily parking. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
Is Robert K. Rees Memorial Park safe for swimming?
Reported safety notes: Shallow water with a soft bottom; swim within the designated area and be alert for manatees.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — swim at your own risk.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026