Beaches & Parks
Sun, sand and water are three things Sarasota has an abundance of, but not all Sarasota beaches and parks are the same.
Let sun-drenched fun fill your vacation with a trip to Sarasota County's parks and beaches. Whether you want to dip in the water at one of the best beaches in the world or hike canopy trails in one of Florida's largest and oldest state parks, you'll walk away with an experience to remember!
As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass in the Visit Sarasota App to earn exclusive prizes!
You can also check out our beach conditions at any time before visiting our gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our...
This one-acre coastal park is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. It is also a very popular location to watch the sunset....
This park honors John Hamilton Gillespie, first mayor of Sarasota. It has two basketball courts, an off-leash dog park, picnic tables, playground,...
In the early 1930's, local residents recognized the Myakka River Valley as a valuable part of their heritage and worked to establish...
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the...
Closed Due to the Bay Park Conservancy’s Bay Park project.
Central Broadway Park, also known as Boulevard of the Arts Park, is...
The trails are unpaved but accessible for...
Situated under an Oak canopy, the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park is a publicly-owned natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation area that includes...
?17th Street Park (including Miss Sarasota Softball, 17th Street Soccer and 17th Street Adult Softball) is a 96-acre park located on 17th...
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