Learning Around Little Road: Library Visits and Preschool Family Activities

Close to Little Road

Regency Park Branch Library

The Regency Park Branch Library is at 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, (727) 861-3049. Look for storytimes and family programs on the library events calendar. Dates change, so check before you go.

Sims Park

Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey, 6341 Bank Street, sits along the Cotee River. The city lists a playground, a splash pad and paved walking paths.

Nature walks

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey, has trails and picnic areas. Pick a short loop for little legs and look for birds and turtles.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park on U.S. 19 in Port Richey is a coastal park with trails and boardwalks. Check the park page for hours, fees and ranger programs.

Bigger trips to Tampa

For a special day out, Tampa has three favorites with young children: the Glazer Children’s Museum, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Check each one for tickets and hours, and plan around nap time.

Try at home: a backyard nature hunt

After a park visit, make a simple picture list for a backyard or neighborhood walk:

• Something smooth and something rough
• A leaf bigger than your hand
• Something yellow
• A bird, a bug or a lizard
• Three different kinds of leaves

Talk about each find. Ask what it feels like, where it came from and what it reminds your child of. That back-and-forth builds vocabulary. Read more in Early Literacy at Home.

Why outings matter

Family outings help preschoolers build vocabulary through new experiences, practice physical skills and grow curious about the world. At Little Sunshine, outdoor play is part of the day too. See our preschool program or schedule a tour.

Reviewed and updated October 28, 2026. Information about state programs can change; check the linked official sources for the latest details.