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!

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

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900 S Palm Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236-7726

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Selby Gardens is a living museum located on the shores of Sarasota Bay. It is the only botanical garden dedicated to the...

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Blind Pass Beach Park (also known as Middle Beach)

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6725 Manasota Key Rd

Manasota Key, FL 34223

Blind Pass, also known as Middle Beach, offers Gulf-to-bay access, almost 3,000 feet of beach frontage, and across the road on the...

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Dallas White Park

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5900 Greenwood Ave.

North Port, FL 34286

A great place for a birthday party, family picnic or just hanging out and having fun. This facility is adjacent to the...

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Payne Park

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2050 Adams Lane

Sarasota, FL 34236

Payne Park is a former baseball field from 1924 to 1990 in Sarasota, Florida. The stadium and field were built on a...

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Myakka Outdoors

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13208 State Rd 72

Sarasota, FL 34236

Myakka River State Park is one of the best wildlife observation spots in the Florida State Park system offering the chance to...

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Lido Beach Park

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400 Ben Franklin Dr

Sarasota, FL 34236

This park located on the north side of South Lido Beach, offers a nature trail, a canoe/kayak launch, a self-guided canoe/kayak trail,...

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Bay Preserve at Osprey

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400 Palmetto Ave

Osprey, FL 34229

Bay Preserve is a private waterfront oasis on Little Sarasota Bay. The preserve features a performance pavilion, dock, boathouse with observation deck,...

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Brohard Beach and Paw Park

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1600 Harbor Drive

Venice, FL 34285

Brohard Beach and Paw Park is the only beach area where canine companions are allowed to join their human friends on the...

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South Lido Beach

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2201 Ben Franklin Dr

Sarasota, FL 34236

South Lido Park consists of one hundred acres containing a variety of coastal habitats influenced by the Gulf of Mexico, Big Sarasota...

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Centennial Park Venice

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West Venice Avenue

Venice, FL 34285

Centennial Park in Venice, FL is in the heart of downtown Venice. Park amenities include a gazebo, parking lot, picnic tables, benches,...

Explore Sarasota’s pristine parks and beaches

Take a dip at some of the best beaches in the world or hike the canopy trails at one of Florida’s oldest state parks. You’ll find a nature experience to remember!