Looking for a park with free admission and fun for the whole family?  You need not look any further than Whispering Pines Park.  This 290-acre park complex, located only minutes from downtown and nestled among pine and hardwood trees, boasts active recreation in a pristine setting. 

Located off Forest Drive, the park is open 7 days a week, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.  Hours are 7:00am to 10:00pm daily.  View map

For a walking tour of Whispering Pines, click here.

Tennis, racquetball and basketball courts are available at the park, as are athletic fields and disc golf.

View the Whispering Pines Park Map

Nature trails wind throughout the complex for the walking or hiking aficionados.  Once a missing link of the Florida Scenic Trail, hikers and walkers can now connect from the Withlacoochee State Forest on the south edge of the city, to the Withlacoochee State Trail on the north side.

Picnic opportunities abound in Whispering Pines Park!

Many picnic tables are located throughout the picnic area, children's playground and Puddle in the Pines / water playground. For large parties a group picnic area is available that includes, grills, tables and a covered pavilion that may be reserved.

Reservations should be made at least a week in advance.  We suggest that you make reservations several months in advance to ensure that the date is available.

The large pavilion, adjacent to the children's playground is available for private rentals at a cost of $30.00 to reserve half  or $75.00 for the entire pavilion. Large parties of 50 or more will be required to reserve the entire pavilion.

Also available for private party rentals of about 30 attendees is the green shade structure adjacant to Puddle in the Pines. Times and prices are listed below.

9am -12:30pm - $30.00
1pm -  4:30pm - $30.00
5pm - Dusk -     $30.00
9am - Dusk -     $75.00

The water playground may be reserved on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9-11 AM for $75
and includes the yellow shade structure. 

We do not reserve the yellow shade structure for private parties unless you are also reserving the water park on a Tuesday or Thursday morning.  

Renting the pavilions for your company picnics, family reunions or birthday parties is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. In addition to that -  by having your next function at Whispering Pines Park, think of the clean up won't have to worry about at your home.

Please contact the Whispering Pines Park Office by calling (352)-726-3913 for availability and to make reservations.

Instructor led classes are available throughout the year and are held in the Recreation Building at the park.

A youth camping area is located on the north side of the park and is available to church groups, scouts and boys and girls clubs by reservation.

The Recreation Building can host your indoor party and is air conditioned/heated. There is no kitchen in the recreation building but you may bring food in to serve your guests.  Lots of plugs will handle crock pots or warmers.   Grills are not permitted in this area.  The building will accommodate about 50 people and includes tables and chairs.  The fee to reserve this building is $75 for 3 hours with an additional $10 per half hour if you need to party longer. Set up and clean up time is allotted in addition to your reservation time. 
Please call us to determine if the date for your event is available. 352-726-3913

A 25-meter junior olympic size pool awaits you at Whispering Pines Park.  Two marked lanes are always set aside for lappers.  Additionally, we have recreational spring board for diving into our 10 foot area.  Have little ones?  We have a shallow water wading pool just for them where the water is only 1-1/2 feet deep.  Sign up for formal classes or just enjoy taking a dip at your leisure. 

 

Visit Whispering Pines Park to cool off and splash around at the new children’s water playground, “Puddle in the Pines”. This new park amenity features a zero depth water playground with various spray features that will entertain children for hours. The water playground is located up the hill from the existing children's picnic and playground area. Other new amenities in the area include two covered pavilions with picnic tables, several benches and a children's trail. This area of the park was developed to enhance existing features and serve parents with children of multiple ages offering visibility and access.

Puddle in the Pines is available for rental on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 9 am - 11 am. The fee is $100 and includes use of the yellow pavilion.

Hours of Operation: 9:00 am until Dusk (Seasonally)
If the forecast high according to the National Weather Service is below 70F, the Water Playground will remain closed for the day.