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Be With Nature - Welcome to a restored, preserved and transformed blue and green oasis! Lose yourself in the natural beauty of The Bay and you’ll forget you’re in downtown Sarasota. And, make s... Photo
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Ibis Playground - The larger-than-life ibis birds, fondly named Sara and Zota, welcome children of all ages to play, laugh, and have fun. Photo 3
Freen Guided Kayak Tours at The Bay - Explore The Bay from a different vantage point - the water. Weekly guided kayak tours are just one of the many free family-friendly activities that are offere... Photo 4
The Bay - This living shoreline is floodable, resilient and able to handle the storm surge that is an inherent part of tropical storms and hurricanes – allowing nature to solve the problems creat... Photo 5
Namaste at The Bay Yoga - Namaste at The Bay Yoga offered twice a week is just one of the 800 FREE events offered every year in the park for everyone to enjoy. Photo 6
The Nest at The Bay - Inspired by Field theory architecture used in the former Selby Library building that previously occupied the site, this stunning structure serves as a focal point within the p... Photo 7

The Bay Park

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1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 203-5316

What will YOU do at The Bay today? The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be “one park for all,” The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming to everyone in the community. The Bay preserves, restores and transforms 53 acres of precious city-owned land into a blue and green oasis - providing a sustainable bayfront gathering place for all to enjoy.

There is so much to see and do for FREE at The Bay every day. Feel free to experience The Bay at your own pace… in your own way. Take a walk to be with nature or take in a spectacular sunset. With 800+ FREE events every year -- you can watch a movie under the stars or have fun on the Ibis Playground. Enjoy a free concert in the park or explore Sarasota Bay in a kayak. Get your heart pumping at a fitness class or get your feet moving at a dance party.

Regardless of what interests you… every program, event and activity at The Bay is FREE to all. For more information, please visit www.thebaysarasota.org or check out the current Calendar of Events at The Bay

Be With Nature - Welcome to a restored, preserved and transformed blue and green oasis! Lose yourself in the natural beauty of The Bay and you’ll forget you’re in downtown Sarasota. And, make s... Photo
Birds Eye View of The Bay - After a decade, the community’s hopes and aspirations for a sustainable gathering place in the heart of downtown Sarasota became a reality. The first full 14 acres of ... Photo 2
Ibis Playground - The larger-than-life ibis birds, fondly named Sara and Zota, welcome children of all ages to play, laugh, and have fun. Photo 3
Freen Guided Kayak Tours at The Bay - Explore The Bay from a different vantage point - the water. Weekly guided kayak tours are just one of the many free family-friendly activities that are offere... Photo 4
The Bay - This living shoreline is floodable, resilient and able to handle the storm surge that is an inherent part of tropical storms and hurricanes – allowing nature to solve the problems creat... Photo 5
Namaste at The Bay Yoga - Namaste at The Bay Yoga offered twice a week is just one of the 800 FREE events offered every year in the park for everyone to enjoy. Photo 6
The Nest at The Bay - Inspired by Field theory architecture used in the former Selby Library building that previously occupied the site, this stunning structure serves as a focal point within the p... Photo 7
Be With Nature - Welcome to a restored, preserved and transformed blue and green oasis! Lose yourself in the natural beauty of The Bay and you’ll forget you’re in downtown Sarasota. And, make s... Photo
Birds Eye View of The Bay - After a decade, the community’s hopes and aspirations for a sustainable gathering place in the heart of downtown Sarasota became a reality. The first full 14 acres of ... Photo 2
Ibis Playground - The larger-than-life ibis birds, fondly named Sara and Zota, welcome children of all ages to play, laugh, and have fun. Photo 3
Freen Guided Kayak Tours at The Bay - Explore The Bay from a different vantage point - the water. Weekly guided kayak tours are just one of the many free family-friendly activities that are offere... Photo 4
The Bay - This living shoreline is floodable, resilient and able to handle the storm surge that is an inherent part of tropical storms and hurricanes – allowing nature to solve the problems creat... Photo 5
Namaste at The Bay Yoga - Namaste at The Bay Yoga offered twice a week is just one of the 800 FREE events offered every year in the park for everyone to enjoy. Photo 6
The Nest at The Bay - Inspired by Field theory architecture used in the former Selby Library building that previously occupied the site, this stunning structure serves as a focal point within the p... Photo 7
Property Info

Property Info

Beaches & Parks Details

  • Bicycle Trails
  • Canoe Launch
  • Equipment/Facility Rental
  • Hiking Trails
  • Pet Friendly Park
  • Picnic Facilities
  • Playground
  • Restaurant In Park
  • Restrooms
  • Wildlife/Bird Watching

General Info

  • Boat Accessible
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Admission:Always... Everything.
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Tours Available
  • WiFi