Ken Thompson Park and New Pass Fishing Pier
1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL 34236
Sarasota, FL 34236
City of Sarasota
941-365-2200
Admission Fee
Free
Hours
5 AM – 11 PM
Optimal time to visit
Year round
What's Nearby
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Amenities
Fishing, boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, nature trail, fitness trail, picnic areas, playground, concession, pet-friendly, restrooms, parking, boat trailer parking
Experiences
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 New Pass and Sarasota Bay. Bring a picnic lunch and grab a spot by the waterside, or launch your boat or kayak for a day on the water. Mote Marine Aquarium is just down the street.
Habitats
Urban park
Acreage
84 acres
Watershed
Sarasota Bay
Who Owns and Maintains
Owned by the City of Sarasota; maintained by Sarasota County
Website
SCAT Bus stop and route
Route 18; Ken Thompson Pkwy.
PARTNER LISTINGS from Sarasotafl.org
