Amenities

North side of Blackburn Point Rd. (Blackburn Point Park) – shallow water boat ramp, docks, fishing, picnic shelters, grills, parking.

South side of Blackburn Point Road (Fisherman’s Island) – canoe/kayak launch, docks, picnic tables, portable restroom

Experiences

One of the best bay views in the County is here! Located on Little Sarasota Bay, this is a popular fishing destination, offering some of the finest shallow water fishing in the area (a bait shop is located nearby). This is also a good spot for bird watching and to see manatees. The park provides canoe/kayak launch points for the South Creek Paddle Trail and Neville Marine Preserve Trail. Paddlers should be aware of motorized boats. Be sure to check out the historic one lane swing bridge.

The park is composed of three separate areas, a five acre park site located on the north side of Blackburn Point Park Rd, Fishermen’s Island on the south side of the road, and an 11 acre future park area with boat ramp east of the historic swing bridge.

History

The original Blackburn Point Park on the north side of the road is primarily spoil from ICW dredging in the 1960’s.

Habitats

Mangrove shoreline, restored tidal wetland

Acreage

5 bay front acres (plus an additional 12 for planned future use)

Watershed

Dona/Roberts Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

Owned and maintained by Sarasota County

Website

www.scgov.net

SCAT Bus stop and route

None