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.

Have questions? Check out the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.

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Nora Patterson Bay Island Park

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946 Siesta Dr

Sarasota, FL 34242

Beautiful views of Downtown Sarasota located under the North Bridge on Siesta Key. Park benches, picnic tables, fishing, and walking paths. Owned and...

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Myakka River State Park

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13208 State Road 72

Sarasota, FL 34241

In the early 1930's, local residents recognized the Myakka River Valley as a valuable part of their heritage and worked to establish...

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Waterfront Park

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1101 10th St.

Sarasota, FL 34236

Home to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary building. Talk a walk along the bay near the VanWezel Performing Arts Center. This park...

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Pocono Trail Preserve

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189 Pocono Trail

Nokomis, FL 34285

This 8.2-acre preserve, purchased in 2002 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program, shares the same name as the street where it...

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Celery Fields

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6799 Palmer Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34240

Celery Fields is an ideal location for wildlife watching and passive recreational use. The Celery Fields is on the Great Florida Birding...

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Jelks Preserve

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2300 North River Road

Venice, FL 37292

The preserve has more than eight-miles of trails, including the 3.3-mile outer loop trail.
The trails are unpaved but accessible for...

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Blackburn Point Park

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800 Blackburn Point Road

Osprey, FL 34275

Blackburn Point Park is a 15-acre water access park, comprised of three nodes/sections, having each one their individual characteristics and amenities. Learn...

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Venetian Waterway Park

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303 East Venice Avenue

Venice, FL 34285

This scenic 10-mile trail was developed by Venice Area Beautification Inc. with assistance from the city of Venice and Sarasota County.
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Whitaker Gateway Park

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1455 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL 34236

A waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities including boardwalks through mangroves and tidal marsh restoration areas. Boat access is by a concrete...

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Ken Thompson Park

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1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy

Sarasota, FL 34236

Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier & boat ramp, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms,...

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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!