Frances Avenue Park

Frances Avenue Park
5580 Frances Avenue, New Port Richey, FL
8am – 5pm/the kayak launch is open from sunrise to sunset
Free parking(fees may apply to reserve pavilions)
727-853-1016
ADA Accessible
Dogs are not allowed at Frances Avenue Park


Frances Avenue Park in New Port Richey is located along the Pithlachascotee River. Typically a quiet park, it’s popular with local folks looking to enjoy some fishing, relax outdoors, host birthday parties and parents entertaining the kiddos.


Nestled between trees, Frances Avenue Park’s ADA-accessible playground offers plenty of shade. There are a few benches to sit and watch the kiddos, and it is conveniently located between a pavilion and the restrooms.

The park has three picnic shelters, available to reserve for a fee. The larger of the three is adjacent to the playground with multiple tables, a grill, and is preferred for those looking to host a party. The two smaller shelters have one table each, but do not have a grill.
In addition to the shelters, you can find one uncovered picnic table, without a grill, not too far from the kayak launch.

Offering access to the Pithlachascotee River, the kayak launch is ADA-accessible. There are two handicapped parking spots just to the left of the launch, while the main parking lot is a short walk to the launch site.
The launch is also a spot locals like to use for fishing from the river.

You can find a decent sized open green space at the park, great for a game of tag, frisbee, or bringing a blanket for a relaxing afternoon lounge.

Frances Avenue Park has a restroom available, which is located between the parking lot and the playground. You will find a water fountain located just outside the bathrooms.

Popular with local teens, the park has a basketball court for a fun game of hoops.


Unless you are looking for a place to launch a kayak on the Pithlachascotee River, we wouldn’t recommend traveling out of you way to visit Though both pretty and charming, Frances Avenue Park is small, and more of an ideal location for nearby residents looking for some outdoor leisure time.


Frances Avenue Park Photo Gallery


City of New Port Richey Directory: https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org/parks-facilities/