Crews Lake Wilderness Park

04/01/2026

There's still time to enter our Earth Day Photo Contest!🌎Check out the details below! ↓

We’re celebrating the upcoming Earth Day by showcasing the natural beauty of Pasco County parks, and we want to see nature through your lens! Whether it’s wildlife, greenery, sunsets, or your favorite outdoor moment, capture what inspires you in our parks and preserves.

How to Enter:
Submit ONE photo per person taken in any Pasco County Park or Preserve, and email it to [email protected] by April 12th. Please include the subject line “Earth Day Photo Contest”, the location where the photo was taken, and any additional details you’d like to share.

Community Voting:
All submitted photos will be posted on our social media on April 13th. The community will vote by commenting their favorite photo, and the photo with the most comments counted as votes wins. There will be 3 winners. Voting ends April 20 and winners will be announced on April 22, Earth Day!

Prizes:
🥇Grand Prize: Weekend Cabin Stay, 4 free Pasco Outdoor Adventure program tickets (up to $15/program), your photo featured on our Facebook cover, and a Parks swag bundle.
🥈2nd Place: Campsite weekend, Parks swag bundle, and your photo featured on our Facebook cover.
🥉3rd Place: Parks swag bundle and your photo featured on our Facebook cover.

Tips & Rules:
• Limit ONE contest entry per person. You may submit additional photos for general social media use, but only one will be entered into the contest.
• Photo must be taken in a Pasco County park or preserve.
• Use natural lighting and capture wildlife, plants, landscapes, or unique natural moments for the best results.
• High‑resolution photos are encouraged for best display quality.
• Participants must be 18 or older to submit (for communications and prize purposes). However, if the photographer is under 18, a parent or guardian can submit the photo on their behalf, just note that in the entry.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us or send us a direct message. We can’t wait to see your amazing shots of Pasco’s great outdoors! 🌤️🌿

Note:
We will NEVER ask for payment or sensitive personal information. Winners will only be contacted through the official [email protected] email. By submitting a photo, you give Pasco County permission to share your image on social media and promotional materials with credit. Photos must be original and taken by the person submitting. Pasco County may disqualify entries that do not follow contest rules.

03/20/2026

03/16/2026

🌎 Earth Day Photo Contest! 📸

We’re celebrating the upcoming Earth Day by showcasing the natural beauty of Pasco County parks, and we want to see nature through your lens! Whether it’s wildlife, greenery, sunsets, or your favorite outdoor moment, capture what inspires you in our parks and preserves.

How to Enter:
Submit ONE photo per person taken in any Pasco County Park or Preserve, and email it to [email protected] by April 12th. Please include the subject line “Earth Day Photo Contest”, the location where the photo was taken, and any additional details you’d like to share.

Community Voting:
All submitted photos will be posted on our social media on April 13th. The community will vote by commenting their favorite photo, and the photo with the most comments counted as votes wins. There will be 3 winners. Voting ends April 20 and winners will be announced on April 22, Earth Day!

Prizes:
🥇Grand Prize: Weekend Cabin Stay, 4 free Pasco Outdoor Adventure program tickets (up to $15/program), your photo featured on our Facebook cover, and a Parks swag bundle.
🥈2nd Place: Campsite weekend, Parks swag bundle, and your photo featured on our Facebook cover.
🥉3rd Place: Parks swag bundle and your photo featured on our Facebook cover.

Tips & Rules:
• Limit ONE contest entry per person. You may submit additional photos for general social media use, but only one will be entered into the contest.
• Photo must be taken in a Pasco County park or preserve.
• Use natural lighting and capture wildlife, plants, landscapes, or unique natural moments for the best results.
• High‑resolution photos are encouraged for best display quality.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us or send us a direct message. We can’t wait to see your amazing shots of Pasco’s great outdoors! 🌤️🌿

Note:
We will NEVER ask for payment or sensitive personal information. Winners will only be contacted through the official [email protected] email. By submitting a photo, you give Pasco County permission to share your image on social media and promotional materials with credit. Photos must be original and taken by the person submitting. Pasco County may disqualify entries that do not follow contest rules.

03/03/2026

11/17/2025

🥾 Happy Take A Hike Day! Looking for a trail to explore? Head over to Crews Lake Wilderness Park and check out the Crews Lake Scrub Loop!

🌿 This 0.7-mile loop winds through sandy soil and offers a peaceful walk. Be on the lookout for barred owls!

🚗 Park near the boat ramp to find the trailhead.

🚶 Thinking about hitting a trail today or this week? Let us know in the comments!

11/11/2025

📢 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂! 📢

💬 Tell us about your experiences at parks, preserves, and recreation complexes by taking our 2025 Customer Feedback Survey. Your input helps us improve and better serve you and your family in the future. Thank you for your time!

👉 Take the survey now: tinyurl.com/ParksFeedback25

10/01/2025

🎯 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆. 𝗔𝗶𝗺. 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚!

Pasco Outdoor Adventures is bringing the heat with Intro to Archery on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 at Crews Lake Wilderness Park!

🔥 10:30 AM session is SOLD OUT
⏳ 12:00 PM session has limited spots — don’t miss your shot!

🏹 No experience needed!
📍 Ages 8+ | Crews Lake Wilderness Park

🎟️ Learn more and sign up now before it’s too late: tinyurl.com/POAPrograms

09/18/2025

🎯𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒔𝒆𝒚𝒆! 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒!

Pasco Outdoor Adventures invites you to their Intro to Archery class on October 25th at Crews Lake Wilderness Park!

No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you the basics in a safe, supportive setting that’s perfect for any skill level.

🕒 Choose your session:
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

📍 Crews Lake Wilderness Park
🌳 Ages 8 years old and up
🎯 Spots are limited — sign up now: tinyurl.com/POAPrograms

09/13/2025

🦦 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙-𝘼-𝘽𝙪𝙙𝙙𝙮: 𝙊𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!
Splash into September with a paws-itively adorable adventure!
Kids will craft their own otter duo—mama and pup—while learning all about these playful river dwellers. Nature, creativity, and cuteness collide!

📍 September 26th – Crews Lake Wilderness Park
🕙 Time: 10 AM
💲 Cost: $5 per child
🎟️ Reserve your spot today! tinyurl.com/poaprograms

09/06/2025

🏹🍂 Gear up for Archery this fall with Pasco Outdoor Adventures!

Take your shot at something new with our Intro to Archery class on October 25th at Crews Lake Wilderness Park! 🏹🌿

Whether you're a first-timer or looking to sharpen your aim, these family-friendly sessions are a great way to learn the basics in a safe, supportive environment.

📅 Date: October 25th
⏰ Session Times:
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Crews Lake Wilderness Park

🎯 Spots are limited — register today! tinyurl.com/POAPrograms

08/21/2025

🔥 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸! 🔥

Thanks to our amazing Parks & Trails Rangers and Environmental Lands staff, yesterday’s burn at Crews Lake Wilderness Park went smoothly. Prescribed burns play a vital role in preventing wildfires and creating a healthier environment for native plants and wildlife. Stay tuned for updates on future burns and how they help protect and restore our natural spaces!