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This one-acre coastal park is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. It is also a very popular location to watch the sunset. No designated parking available. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks and Recreation District.
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History: Turtle Beach was named for its sea turtle nesting habitat. Amenities: beach, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, playground, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, picnic pavilion, picnic shelters, grills, park benches, classroom, outdoor showers, restrooms, parking, no lifeguard.
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Marina Park and Boat Ramp provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and other waterways in the area. Ideal for small boats, canoes and kayaks it is also adjacent to the historic Venice Train Depot. The park is owned by the West coast Inland Navigation District, maintained by Sarasota County...
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Three double-lane boat ramps, picnic tables, leashed pets are allowed, perfect for canoe and kayak launching. Part of the community park complex: Includes the Lawn Bowling facility & the Bayfront John Chidsey Community Center. Public restrooms are available. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District.
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Located on 4 acres along the Blue Ridge Waterway, McKibben Park is destination for both land and water based activities. The park hosts a basketball court, tennis court, racquetball courts, shuffleboard, playground, and pavilion available for rent. For those wishing to embark on an adventure along the Blueway, the park...
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Located close to US 41 along the Cocoplum Waterway, Dallas White Park offers a wide range of activities for guest. Visitors will find a playground, volleyball and tennis courts, a softball field, and a large pavilion with electricity. Dallas White Park is also located along the city’s Blueway, having both...
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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. Located just before you exit the south side of the John Ringling Causeway. It also has two pavilions, with picnic tables, and a public restroom. Park is open...
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Connecting boaters in North Port to the Myakka River via Myakkahatchee Creek, Marina Park provides access for anglers and watersports lovers alike. This park offers a boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, ADA accessible docks, parking that can accommodate vehicles with boat trailers, and a pavilion with grill. Marina Park is one...
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This neighborhood park is located on Little Sarasota Bay. A small dock allows short-term mooring for boaters looking for a shady picnic spot. There are no restrooms and parking is limited. Launch point for the Neville Marine Preserve Paddling Trail, within Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe...
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Nokomis Beach is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008. Amenities include: beach, swimming, lifeguards, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach...