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.

Find Beaches & Parks

Displaying 11 - 20 of 125 listings

Narrow Your Results

Butler Park

Learn More

6205 W. Price Blvd

North Port, FL 34287

The new 33,300 sq. ft. community center targets youth activities but is a multi-use facility to meet the interests of the entire...

Visit Website

Paul N. Thorpe Jr. Park

Learn More

135 S. Pineapple Ave.

Sarasota, FL 34236

Formally known as Pineapple Park. This park was recently dedicated and named in honor of “Mr. Downtown”, Paul Thorpe, Jr. in 2017....

Visit Website

Quick Point Nature Preserve

Learn More

100 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Longboat Key, FL 34228

A 34-acre nature park offering trails, boardwalks, tidal pools, scenic vistas and wildlife viewing. Call 941-316-1988 or visit www.longboatkey.org.

Visit Website

Palmer Point Beach

Learn More

South end of Siesta Key

Siesta Key, FL 34242

This beach will give you a feeling of privacy and seclusion. It is a gently sloping beach with a pristine dune system,...

Visit Website

Pocono Trail Preserve

Learn More

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...

Visit Website

Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center

Learn More

570 Bay Park Boulevard

Englewood, FL 34223

Lemon Bay Park is a 210-acre nature-based park located in Englewood with 1.7 miles of shoreline on the beautiful Lemon Bay Aquatic...

Visit Website

Blind Pass Beach

Learn More

6725 Manasota Key Rd

Manasota Key, FL 34223

Blind Pass, also known as Middle Beach, offers Gulf-to-bay access, almost 3,000 feet of beach frontage, and across the road on the...

Visit Website

Nora Patterson Bay Island Park

Learn More

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...

Visit Website

Wharf Road Park

Learn More

West end of Wharf Rd.

Sarasota, FL 34231

This neighborhood park is located on Little Sarasota Bay. A small dock allows short-term mooring for boaters looking for a shady picnic...

Visit Website

Indian Mound Park

Learn More

210 Winston Avenue

Englewood, FL 34223

Indian Mound provides a rare opportunity to visit a significant Indian Mound site. The contoured landscape is a direct result of Indian...

Visit Website

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!