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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This park has a fun “Firefighter” inspired design. Come “rescue” the day! Playground, swing-set, picnic tables & grill and allows leashed pets. Owned...
Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker.
Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the...
Fountain, historic marker & walking paths. Home to the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain. Built in memory of Mable Ringling, John Ringling’s wife....
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily. Pets are allowed outside the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain area. Popular location to jog, enjoy the...
Beautiful views of Downtown Sarasota. Located under the North Bridge on Siesta Key. Park benches, picnic tables, fishing, and walking paths. Owned and...
Formally known as Pineapple Park. This park was recently dedicated and named in honor of “Mr. Downtown”, Paul Thorpe, Jr. in 2017....
Located on the eastern base of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge adjacent to Hart’s Landing. Park includes a playground, walking trails, fabric...
This park honors John Hamilton Gillespie, first mayor of Sarasota. It has two basketball courts, an off-leash dog park, picnic tables, playground,...
A waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities, including boardwalks through mangroves and tidal marsh restoration areas. Boat access is by a concrete...
Come play at our soccer inspired park, complete with netted goals. Leashed pets allowed, swing set, covered picnic tables and playground. Owned and...
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