Robert K. Rees Memorial Park, 3503 Green Key Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Less than two miles west of the traffic that buzzes along U.S. 19, and behind the motels and strip malls that border it, is a piece of heaven where one can take a moment or spend a day away from a busy life. Green Key, known in times long past as Deer Key, was originally a mangrove island a short distance off the Gulf Shore west of New Port Richey. In the 1930’s a home was built on the island, and the owners submitted plans to subdivide the property for development. A causeway to the mainland was built, and a man-made beach was created to make the property more attractive to investors. When a storm washed away the beach, plans fell through.
Pasco County doesn’t have natural beautiful beaches like Pinellas County with Clearwater Beach and Saint Petersburg Beach. The coastline is more mangroves and seaweed forests. In subsequent years, the beach area was again renourished and a retaining wall constructed. The land eventually came under control of Pasco County, and a portion of the area was established as a county park. Officially named “Robert K. Rees Memorial Park” after a county commissioner and head of the parks department, locals still usually refer to it as “Green Key Beach”. It is now one of a collection of man made beach parks in the county. The park is home to a 650-foot boardwalk that leads to an observation tower. A perfect place to watch sunsets or spot dolphins, cranes and other sea birds. Local residents flock here on hot summer days to enjoy the water, and in the evening for a good view of the sunset. Two large picnic pavilions are available, along with grills, picnic tables and a playground. On weekends it is common to find a food vendor selling hot dogs at the park.
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Gorgeous park! Nice place to spend an afternoon.Thanks for sharing at #aclwcc. Pinned.
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What a lovely park! It would be nice to take a walk there daily…
That sounds wonderful! I would love to visit this place one day. I hope all is well with you and that you have a continued good week.
I hope you are enjoying your week too!
Looks good.
So glad the property didn’t get subdivided and developed. This looks like a much better use!
I agree. Plus it would be hell to leave every time a hurricane came through.
…thankfully we have people who understood the value of parks.
Love your pictures and the history.
Wonderful park ~ so idyllic ~ great photos ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
This seems a peaceful place to visit. I like the photos shared. Thanks for sharing the info and these photos…
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Dear Carol,
The park looks like a piece of paradise – and when you add to that the chance to see dolphins and other animals and beautiful sunsets, that’s certainly a dream.
All the best from Austria,
Traude
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I just love little parks like this. They can really make an area nice especially with so many amenities.
Lindo parque te mando un beso.
That sounds like such a beautiful and peaceful park.
What a nice park so serene and fresh 🙂
Have a memorialtastic week 👍
Such a lovely park!
I enjoyed the gorgeous captures and history.
Hugs and blessings, Carol
That looks to be a lovely place to visit, away from crowds and a haven for wildlife. Just my sort of place.
I enjoyed “visiting” with you online – a nice place to go!
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What a great place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Amazing scenery
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We’re excited to have more time to explore Florida soon. Hooray!