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!
As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass in the Visit Sarasota App to earn exclusive prizes!
You can also check out our beach conditions at any time before visiting our gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches.
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Dedicated on Sept. 22, 1994, Woodmere Park sits on 36 acres off Jacaranda Boulevard in southeastern Venice.
A special feature of this...
Newtown Estates Park is a lovely community park located in north Sarasota north of Martin Luther King Way and between Tuttle Avenue...
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Play fountain, golf statue, and historic marker. Links Plaza is where, in 1905, Col. John Hamilton Gillespie created the first golf course...
Laurel Park / Sandra Sims Terry Community Center is a multi-purpose facility that offers a variety of recreational programs, events and amenities...
This one-acre coastal park is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. It is also a very popular location to watch the sunset....
Home to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary building. Talk a walk along the bay near the VanWezel Performing Arts Center. This park...
The 12 mile Myakka Island Wilderness Trail, connects the Carlton Reserve...
Fountain, historic marker & walking paths. Home to the Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain. Built in memory of Mable Ringling, John Ringling’s wife....
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