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 is a popular location to fish, bike, enjoy the sunset, launch a canoe or kayak or walk your leashed pet....
Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier & boat ramp, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms,...
Bay Preserve is a private waterfront oasis on Little Sarasota Bay. The preserve features a performance pavilion, dock, boathouse with observation deck,...
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...
This park honors John Hamilton Gillespie, first mayor of Sarasota. It has two basketball courts, an off-leash dog park, picnic tables, playground,...
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the...
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