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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Selby Gardens is a living museum located on the shores of Sarasota Bay. It is the only botanical garden dedicated to the...
This park is named after Fredd “Glossie” Atkins, the first African-American City Commissioner and first African-American Mayor.
Dedication Wall: Fredd “Glossie” Atkins,...
Great for walking the dog on a sunny day. Home to future lift station 87. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota...
Myakka River State Park is one of the best wildlife observation spots in the Florida State Park system offering the chance to...
?This 16-acre neighborhood park located east of I-75 between Bee Ridge Road and Proctor Road was once known as Sunshine Springs and...
Foxworthy Campus/By-Pass Park was donated by the West Coast Inland Navigation District to Sarasota County in 1986 for development as a park....
Home for many historic icons. Circling around the park is the Circus Ring of Fame, honoring outstanding circus performers, owners, and animal...
Newtown Estates Park is a lovely community park located in north Sarasota north of Martin Luther King Way and between Tuttle Avenue...
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