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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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Nestled along the Gulf Coast, Sarasota County beckons both avid anglers and green fishermen looking for a guided fishing charter. Beyond a mere recreational pursuit, fishing here offers a pathway to serenity, a respite from life's frenetic pace. Explore five remarkable guide operators to go on an epic fishing charter...
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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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Sarasota County is home to a lot of ecosystems and habitats. Learn about the different parks that feature some family-friendly fun no matter what season!Sarasota might be a bustling small city with some paradisiacal beaches, but there's also a quieter side not far from the city lights. In fact, Sarasota...
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Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below .The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected by...
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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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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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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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Named for Jim Neville, a renowned Sarasota environmentalist, this island is a popular boating destination. With its very low elevation, it makes for a wet hike during high tides, but the variety of coastal birds, plants, and wildlife make it well worthwhile. See the Neville Marine Preserve Trail, from Paddle...