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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The 12 mile Myakka Island Wilderness Trail, connects the Carlton Reserve...
Myakka River State Park is one of the best wildlife observation spots in the Florida State Park system offering the chance to...
Colonial Oaks Park is a 23-acre park, that blends impressive natural features and efficient building structures.
- The property is divided by...
Nature trails, boardwalks, natural setting, beautiful bay views, the perfect place to watch the sunset! Owned and operated by the City of...
The marked trail is approximately one-mile long.
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McKibben Park, located at 5500 Trekell Street, is a 4-acre neighborhood park that is also one of five parks providing water-based recreation...
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 has a beautiful walking trail and provides park benches. Allows leashed pets. No designated parking available. Owned and operated by the...
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