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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North Jetty Beach Park

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100 Casey Key Road

Nokomis, FL 34275

North Jetty Beach Park offers to visitors the opportunity to watch the boats pass through the channel from the Intracoastal Waterway to...

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Manasota Scrub Preserve

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2695 Bridge Street

Englewood, FL 34223

This 154+ acre preserve was purchased through the county’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. The marked trail is approximately one-mile long. The...

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Chuck Reiter Stadium

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250 Fort St

Venice, FL 34285

Chuck Reiter was a Little League coach who was instrumental in developing the Little League program in Venice.

Amenities: Four lighted baseball...

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North Water Tower Park

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4700 Rilma Ave

Sarasota, FL 34234

Facility Type: Disc Golf.

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Number of Disc Golf Courses: 18-hole Professional Caliber Disc Golf Course

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Owns/Maintains: City...

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Turtle Beach Park and Boat Ramp

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8918 Midnight Pass Road

Sarasota, FL 34242

History: Turtle Beach was named for its sea turtle nesting habitat. Amenities: beach, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, playground, volleyball court,...

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Deer Prairie Creek Preserve

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7001 Forbes Trail

Venice, FL 34292

While walking the preserve’s trails, visitors will see a variety of native habitats including pine flatwoods, prairie hammock and seasonal wetlands. Portions...

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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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Myakka State Forest

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2000 South River Road

Englewood, FL 34223

The Myakka River, designated as an Outstanding Florida Water, flows through the northeast portion of the forest, dividing the forest into two...

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Turtle Beach Campground

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8862 Midnight Pass Road

Sarasota, FL 34242

From sunrise to sunset, there is nothing like camping on the Gulf of Mexico. Turtle Beach Campground has 39 RV and tent...

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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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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!