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Marina Boat Ramp Park - Sports Activities

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...

Marina Park and Boat Ramp - Sports Activities

Marina Park and Boat Ramp

Looking for a great fishing experience? The City of North Port’s Marina Park and Boat Ramp gives avid boaters and fishing enthusiasts direct access to Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande Pass, the world’s premier...

Mary Thaxton Memorial Preserve - Sports Activities

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 - Sports Activities

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,...

Myakka State Forest - Sports Activities

Myakka State Forest

Myakka State Forest is perfect for those who like to watch wildlife. Over 100 species of birds, including scrub jay and owls have been sighted here and the forest is listed in the southern section of the Great Florida Birding...

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park - Sports Activities

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

The natural beauty of this park speaks for itself. As you explore the trails – either by horseback, by foot or by mountain bike – you can experience a piece of Old Florida. Winding, wooded trails weave through a...

Nokomis Beach Park - Sports Activities

Nokomis Beach Park

Nokomis Beach is one of the most pristine and untouched beaches in the area, and fronts both the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. Stroll the boardwalks for fabulous views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. Gopher...

North Jetty Beach Park - Sports Activities

North Jetty Beach Park

North Jetty Beach Park is one of the best surfing beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This park is also a popular fishing spot, where changing tides yield catch to patient anglers. Enjoy the sunset and watch the boats pass...

North Lido Beach Park - Sports Activities

North Lido Beach Park

Walk the white sands of North Lido Beach Park north to New Pass. The natural beach and its dune system is an excellent place to observe some of the many local and migratory birds. The park is also an important sea turtle...

Old Miakka Preserve - Sports Activities

Old Miakka Preserve

While exploring the preserve’s network of trails, you will enjoy the diverse habitats found here including scrub, pine flatwoods and seasonal wetlands. This is good place to see gopher tortoises, swallowtail...

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Explore pine flatwoods at T. Mabry Carlton Reserve