StoryWalk® Project Now Open at Pasco County Park

By Meaghan Goepferich Posted on June 5, 2022

Enjoy a walk while engaging in an illustrated story at Jay B. Wilderness Starkey Park

StoryWalk® Project Now Open at Pasco County Park

It’s the perfect combination of compelling storytelling and beautiful nature walks!  Pasco County Libraries and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources are proud to partner in their launch of the county’s first StoryWalk® Project, allowing people of all ages to enjoy an outdoor reading experience along a short nature trail.

WHAT:          Pasco County Libraries StoryWalk® 

WHERE:       Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

Near Playground Area

10500 Wilderness Park Blvd.

New Port Richey

WHEN:          Park Open Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Walking along the trail you’ll find 18 reading post stations about Florida wildlife, including:

  • Storybook Pages
  • Interactive Prompts
  • Fun Facts
  • Local Animal Photos

“We’re thrilled to offer this new, ongoing program to the community,” said Pasco County Libraries Public Communications Specialist Amaris Papadopoulos.  “It’s such a great way to combine literacy and physical activity to enhance our well-being.”

Click HERE to watch a short video on our StoryWalk® Project.  Along with Pasco County Libraries, and Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, this StoryWalk® was made possible by the Friends of the Pasco County Library System and AmeriCorps.

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