Pet Friendly
Bayfront Park/Marina
Situated on the shore of Sarasota Bay, the park and marina boasts scenic views of the bay and the Sarasota skyline. This convenient gateway to Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway provides a wide...
Bird Key Park
This roadside park at the western foot of the Ringling Causeway Bridge provides a great place to fish or launch your windsurf, kayak or canoe – and go explore Sarasota Bay near downtown and in the Bird Key and St....
Brohard Beach and Paw Park
Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. The fishing pier is a great...
Centennial Park and Boat Ramp
This urban park provides access to Sarasota Bay right downtown. The boat launch accommodates cigarette boats and power boats, while a sandy beach to the north of the boat basin provides a great kayak launch – avoiding...
Curry Creek Preserve
Curry Creek is one of the few remaining coastal creeks in southwest Florida. While walking along the preserve’s trails, you will see a variety of native habitats including mangrove forests, tidal marshes, scrub and pine...
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...
Marina Boat Ramp Park
This is a great place to launch a canoe, kayak or small boat and explore the waterways of the area. The Intracoastal Waterway, Dona Bay, Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are all close by, providing easy access to the water...
Mary Thaxton Memorial Preserve
This preserve is a slice of “Real Florida;” a natural wilderness, complete with wildlife and solitude. Nature lovers will enjoy over five miles of marked trails offering wildlife viewing and bird watching. This is...
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks protecting one of the State's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through wetlands,...
