New Port Richey’s Sims Park Up for National Honors

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — People who want to help New Port Richey’s Sims Park earn national honors only have a few days left to do so. Online voting in the American Planning Association’s Great Places in America: People’s Choice contest ends this Friday, Oct. 28.

Sims Park was one of 150 places nominated for recognition in the third-annual contest. The park at Grand Boulevard and Bank Street has been named a finalist in the competition.

New Port Richey faces some stiff competition in this year’s contest. Other finalists include San Antonio, Texas’ Pearl District, Eugene, Oregon’s Whiteaker Neighborhood; Dubuque, Iowa’s Millwork District and Princeton, New Jersey’s Nassau Street.

“The park provides beautiful views of the Pithlachascotee River, opportunities to gather and socialize, a link to the City’s historical past and amenities featuring contemporary designs,” the planning association wrote about Sims Park on its website.

Voting closes at 5 p.m. EST Oct. 28. The winner will be announced on Nov. 2.

The American Planning Association has more than 35,000 members from more than 100 countries.

To vote for Sims Park or check out the other finalists, visit the American Planning Association online.

Photo via the City of New Port Richey Facebook page