Bayfront Park is located on the marina near downtown Sarasota. The park boasts a playground, childre ...

This 11.2-acre preserve was purchased in 2002. The Bayonne parcel provides important cultural resour ...

Bird Key Park is located at the west end of the John Ringling Causeway. It is a wonderful spot for w ...

Blind Pass, also known as Middle Beach, offers Gulf-to-bay access, almost 3,000 feet of beach fronta ...

This 1-acre neighborhood park was donated to Sarasota County as a park in 1982 by Mrs. Henry D. Shar ...

The location of the site and the large number of diverse bird species make the Celery Fields an idea ...

This park offers three double-lane boat ramps with a roundabout lane for trailer turnaround. Leashed ...

Charles Ringling Park is a small shady park perfect for a picnic.

The preserve’s walking trails will lead you under a canopy of oaks, red maple, hackberry, and Americ ...

Conservatory Park is a 55 acre site with a focus on outdoor and nature-based recreation. Park amenit ...

Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a 190-acre farmstead established in 1878. Site includes rare Flo ...

This 82-acre park is located in the residential community of Palmer Ranch. This peaceful nature park ...

De Soto National Memorial, 5 miles (8 km) west of Bradenton, Florida, commemorates the 1539 landing ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Park is a passive park offering a few benches.

At over 21,000 acres, the Duette Preserve is the largest Preserve in the County system. It is locate ...

Emerson Point has a special location at the mouth of the Manatee River where it meets Lower Tampa Ba ...

Fort Hamer Park in Parrish offers the following amenities: Boat Ramp Dock Pavilion Picnic Tables ...

Fredd Atkins Park is a small passive park great for a picnic.

Fruitville Road Park is located at Fruitville Rd and Beneva Rd and is a perfect spot for a leisurely ...

Galvin Park is located at Siesta and Higel Ave. It's a pocket park and has an urban garden.

Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effecti ...

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equ ...

This is a tranquil natural park set on 110 acres. Two lakes, Heron and Summerfield, are 12 and 27 ac ...

Hidden Lake Park is a nice nature park with lake, picnic tables, and walking trail.

Jigg's Landing on the Ever's Reservoir offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the E ...

Ken Thompson Park is a waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities, including boardwal ...

Lake Manatee State Park is located 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida on State Road 64. It extends ...

Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in ...

Little Five Points Park has a natural fountain and a restaurant.

Lukewood Park is a great place for a nature walk.

Manasota Beach is located at the west end of Manasota Beach Road, between the Gulf and the Intracoas ...

Manatee Palms Park is a small park that has a few benches and picnic tables.

Nestled inside the former home of Sarasota donors William and Marie Selby, Marie Selby Botanical Gar ...

Mcclennan is a small passive park.

Moody Branch, a 960 acre site, was purchased by Manatee County in 2004 in a cooperative effort with ...

One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural a ...

Mystic Mines is the area’s ONLY Gemstone Mining Adventure! Become a prospector as you mine for cryst ...

Bicycling Birding Boat Ramp Canoe/Kayak Launch Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Picnickin ...

Neal Preserve’s 120 acres include both coastal habitats, such as mangrove forests and salt terns, as ...

​Nora Patterson Bay Island Park is a small park regularly used for recreational fishing, scenic view ...

his 132-acre preserve, purchased in 2006 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Prog ...

This park’s large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in southwest Florida ...

Osprey Junction Trailhead is a dog-friendly park. Dogs must be leashed at all times (maximum 6-foot- ...

Palma Sola Botanical Garden offers the following amenities: Benches Botanical Garden Gazebo Gril ...

Stroll through our 10-acre oasis, featuring lush tropical plants, rare fruit trees, 3 tranquil lakes ...

Palma Sola is a park located along the causeway and offers many amenities and great access to kayaki ...

Perico Preserve re-opened in May 2016 after a restoration. Perico Preserve offers a unique experienc ...

Birding Canoe/Kayak Launch Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Fishing Pier Historical / Cult ...

Pineapple Park has a fountain sculpture and is a great picnicking spot.

Birding Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels Canoe/Kayak Launch Fishing Picnicking Playground Rest ...