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Sims Park in New Port Richey FL - The Heart of the Town

By Toni Weidman

Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

October 24, 2012 10:38 PM

Sims Park in New Port Richey FL -The Heart of the Town

Sims Park located at Grand and Circle Boulevards was originally called Enchantment Park but was renamed in December 1924 to honor George R. Sims who was an early developer of New Port Richey. He donated the park and the clubhouse; his wife, Marjorie, was the first Chasco Fiesta queen.

The bandstand was built in 1925 for entertainment and politicking according to the book The Historic Places of Pasco County.

The West Pasco
Historical Society Museum
is located there also (the Historical Society renovated the two-room Seven Springs schoolhouse and moved it there.)

Sims Park has a wonderful childrens' playground, and a modern stage/bandshell for festivals that are held several times a year.

Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL

The Pithlachascotee River runs right by and through it with picturesque old trees over-hanging it's banks.

All the main events, festivals and entertainment takes place in and around Sims park - the heart of the town.

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Toni--I agree with Clint. Your pictures bring right to spot where you were standing to take these pictures. Then you did your magic with ipiccy. One of these days I will have to see New Port Richey with my own eyes. (However, we tend to stay on Atlantic side when we are in Florida.)

Oct 24, 2012 11:02 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Clint - let me know when you are going to be here. We'll have a meet-up.

Michael - I love sitting by the river and just dreaming.

Mary - thank you. We can meet halfway whenever just let me know!

Oct 24, 2012 11:06 PM

Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Quaint...quiet and a place to ponder and reflect without effort...Hand me a large ice cream cone and let me be

Oct 24, 2012 11:17 PM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: Sims Park in New Port Richey looks like a wonderful place to have a weekend family picnic or a quiet workday lunch for busy professionals.

Oct 24, 2012 11:17 PM

Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Toni, Sims Park in New Port Richey looks like a great place to spend some relaxing time.

Oct 24, 2012 11:29 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Sims Park in New Port Richey FL looks like The Heart of the Town and a great place to hang out. Good job Toni as always Toni.

Oct 24, 2012 11:35 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your Sims Park photographs. A very inviting area.

Enjoy the colors of autumn with your camera in hand.

Chihuly Exhibit, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Oct 24, 2012 11:40 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Sins Park sounds lovely! That bottom photo had me SOLD! Beautiful!

Oct 24, 2012 11:41 PM

Charlie Dresen

The Group, Inc - Steamboat Springs, CO

Steamboat Springs, CO e-Pro

It looks like a lovely place, especially with the big, beautiful old trees reaching out over the river. Perhaps I will make it there for a visit one day.

Oct 24, 2012 11:48 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Toni, you have so many gorgeous areas in your area and this one is no exception...enjoy your day!

Oct 25, 2012 12:10 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Toni, Sims Park is a place I would love to visit...I feel like I know it already with your beautiful photos.

Oct 25, 2012 12:44 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Richie - and there's an ice cream shop just across the way.

Anita - you often see the people who work in the Main Street area sitting out there.

John - thank you.

Roy - thanks for your Chihuly photo.

Joni - that is my favorite tree in the park.

Charlie - I'm sure it doesn't compare to Steamboat Springs which I would love to see one day.

Kristin - thank you! You have a great day too.

Rebecca - thank you! Anytime!

Oct 25, 2012 12:52 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Toni, Very nice tour of Sims Park. Congrats on the feature.

Oct 25, 2012 02:02 AM

Randy Harden MBA

CENTURY 21 Wieder Realty - Pompano Beach, FL

www.RERandy.com

I lived in Florida my entire life and I have never even known where New Port Richey is. I will have to come visit someday soon cause it seems so pleasant.

Oct 25, 2012 02:09 AM

Kevin Mackessy

Blue Olive Properties, LLC - Highlands Ranch, CO

Dedicated. Qualified. Local.

Sims Park looks like a warm and inviting spot to hang out. I like the tree hanging over the lake.

Oct 25, 2012 03:08 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Toni, Enjoyed the tour through Sims Park in New Port Richey FL, and really like the to read about the history of your neighborhoods!

Oct 25, 2012 06:18 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

I enjoy your historical posts, and the picture you use to accompany them. It definitely gives a sense of place, a sense of belonging. A

Oct 25, 2012 09:29 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Thanks for the tour. Sounds like an area that we would like to visit.

Congratulations for a well deserved feature.

C&C

Oct 25, 2012 10:35 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Toni, Thanks for sharing this wonderful local treasure. Sims Park looks to be a real destination for the whole community.

Oct 25, 2012 02:00 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Thanks, Belinda.

Wieder Realty - It's been here a long time. Just north of Tarpon Springs and Clearwater; on the coast.

Kevin - I love that tree. It gives lots of shade to relax under.

Larry & Sheila - thank you. I enjoy your posts too!

Alexandra - thank you!

C&C - it's so nice to see BOTH of you these days. Hope Ceil is feeling better.

William - it is; we have all kinds of events there during the year.

Thank you all.

Oct 25, 2012 11:37 PM

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