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Bird Key Park

200 John Ringling Causeway
Sarasota, FL 34236

City of Sarasota
941-365-2200

  • Bird Key Park
  • Bird Key Park
  • Bird Key Park
  • Bird Key Park

Admission Fee

Free

Hours

6 AM to midnight

Optimal time to visit

Year round

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Amenities

Swimming, windsurfing, canoe/kayak launch, fishing, picnic areas, pet-friendly, parking

Experiences

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. Armands Circle area. Discover the shallow, protected waters towards City Island, or head under the low bridge to your west and kayak around Otter Key. The park offers scenic views of Sarasota Bay, downtown Sarasota and Lido Key, as well as occasional dolphin sightings.

Habitats

Urban pocket park

Acreage

3 acres

Watershed

Sarasota Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

Owned by the City of Sarasota; maintained by Sarasota County

Website

www.sarasotagov.com

SCAT Bus stop and route

Route 4; John Ringling Blvd.

Ten miles of paved trails through natural habitats on Legacy Trail