Land Activities
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...
Jelks Preserve
Jelks Preserve is a showcase for the area’s vast ecological wealth. A network of nature trails takes you through a mosaic of habitats, from oak hammocks and pine flatwoods to seasonal wetlands and marshes. View the...
Jim Neville Marine Preserve
These islands in Little Sarasota Bay are accessible only by water. For those looking for a paddle experience, this 35-acre preserve provides quiet and wonderful bird watching as you explore a maze of waterways. The bird...
Joan M. Durante Park
A unique oasis in an urbanized area, this 32 acre park offers nature trails and boardwalks, with gazebos and a botanical garden on-site as well. The park was restored in the 1990’s to wetlands and coastal hammock...
Ken Thompson Park and New Pass Fishing Pier
The New Pass Fishing Pier or the sandy bayfront beach are popular for fishing. Sarasota Bay Walk provides a half mile boardwalk nature trail through the mangroves. Paved paths wind through the park for jogging with views of...
Legacy Trail
Jump on the ten mile Legacy Trail and travel from Sarasota to Venice, through Oscar Scherer State Park. The paved trail is perfect for bicycling and rollerblading. Wildlife viewing along the trail is excellent – look...
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
This is a marvelous place to see American bald eagles and a variety of local birds. The park also features scenic views of Lemon Bay, a butterfly garden, nature trails and an environmental center. Classes, as well as guided...
Lido Beach Park
Lido is among the State’s top-rated beaches. Scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico and “sugar” sand beaches make this a popular destination. If bird watching is your favorite hobby, this is a good spot to see...
Manasota Beach Park
This is a wonderful place to spend your leisure time, whether you are interested in swimming, boating, fishing, walking, or collecting shells. Located at the north end of Manasota Key, it is also a quaint place to picnic and...
Manasota Scrub Preserve
Nestled within a suburban community, this slice of preserved land offers a system of trails running through a variety of upland and wetland habitats. Enter the preserve by crossing a 330 foot boardwalk bordering a wetland....
