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Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Photo
Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. Photo 2
Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf - Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. The Jack Dowd-designed bronze sculpture of Col. Gillesp... Photo 3

Links Plaza Park

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1880 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 263-6386

Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. The Jack Dowd-designed bronze sculpture of Col. Gillespie called the “Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf”, overlooks the fountain. Allows leashed pets. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District.

Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Photo
Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. Photo 2
Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf - Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. The Jack Dowd-designed bronze sculpture of Col. Gillesp... Photo 3
Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Photo
Links Plaza Park - Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. Photo 2
Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf - Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course in Sarasota. The Jack Dowd-designed bronze sculpture of Col. Gillesp... Photo 3
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Beaches & Parks Details

  • Equipment/Facility Rental
  • Pet Friendly Park

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  • Family-Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Pet-Friendly

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  • Sub Region -:Downtown Sarasota

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Space Notes Welcome to the City of Sarasota, known for our vibrant arts community, excellent restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful beaches. Sarasota is not only the perfect vacation destination but also the perfect location to host a festival, block party, concert, runs/walks and much more. Imagine your next outdoor event in one of our picture-perfect parks or in our artfully designed downtown. Contact the Special Events Department if you are looking to host an event within the City of Sarasota and let us help with your event planning. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions. 801 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-263-6283 [email protected]
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