Historic Sites
See Florida the way it was hundreds of years ago in Sarasota's historic parks and nature centers. From Historic Spanish Point to Indian Mound Park and Phillippe Estate Park, you will discover prehistoric Indian habitats and sanctuaries preserved for decades. Visit historic Florida in Sarasota County.
Bay Preserve
Visit this preserve for one of the most breathtaking bay views in the area. Walk the interpretive nature trail and learn about the flora and fauna found along the way, then stop at the observation platform to see the resident...
Carlton Reserve
The T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Reserve has more than 80 miles of hiking and biking trails, including the 12 mile Myakka Island Wilderness Trail which connects the Carlton Reserve with Myakka River State Park. Equestrian trails...
Crowley Museum and Nature Center
Instilled with Jasper Crowley’s passion for preserving the history and environment of rural southwest Florida, the organization and its 190 acre preserve have hosted families for 35 years. A three mile nature trail...
Historic Spanish Point
Discover a fascinating 30 acre historical, archaeological and environmental museum on Little Sarasota Bay. Experience prehistory inside A Window to the Past, an archaeology exhibit where you step inside a 15 foot high shell...
Indian Mound Park
The scenic view of Lemon Bay is a highlight of this park. Nature trails through the property show off Florida’s native flora and fauna, as well as views of a prehistoric Indian mound site dating back to 1000 B.C. For...
Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion
Located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, the park includes Indian middens dating back 2,000 years. A midden is a mound containing shells, animal bones and other refuse that indicate the site was used for human activities in...
