Hecksher Park is owned by the City of Venice and operated and maintained by Sarasota County through an interlocal agreement that has been in effect since 1978.

Located in downtown Venice, Hecksher is a great park for drop-in basketball, tennis, shuffleboard and racquetball for sports enthusiasts, as well as playgrounds and picnicking for families and friends.

Amenities

- 18 shuffleboard courts

- Six tennis courts with lights

- Three outdoor basketball courts

- Two racquetball/handball courts

- Two tot lots and one playground

- Three acres for picnicking

- Restrooms