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Pick your favorite scenic background and you’ll find a place to pedal along Sarasota’s hundreds of miles of bike trails, from a leisurely tour through the interior along the county’s 20-mile Legacy Trail to winding paths along the bayfront, from rugged dirt paths deep in Myakka Continue Reading

Rothenbach Park -

Rothenbach Park

Experience open viewscapes and shady hammocks as you walk, jog, rollerblade or cycle the multi-use trails totaling approximately 5 miles. This...

Venetian Waterway Park -

Venetian Waterway Park

Venetian Waterway Park connects downtown Venice to Caspersen Beach Park. It includes both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway along a ten mile stretch...

Carlton Reserve -

Carlton Reserve

The T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Reserve has more than 80 miles of hiking and biking trails, including the 12 mile Myakka Island Wilderness Trail which connects...

Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park -

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...

Bayfront Park/Marina -

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...

Urfer Family Park -

Urfer Family Park

Experience a bit of Old Florida by touring the grounds and historic home of this unique park. A one mile nature trail, with boardwalks over wetlands, winds...

Shamrock Park and Nature Center -

Shamrock Park and Nature Center

Shamrock Park and Nature Center is ideal for the active visitor, offering more than 80 acres of natural land, including native habitats for endangered or...

Legacy Trail -

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...

Myakka State Forest -

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...

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve -

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve

Walk the preserve’s trails through a variety of native habitats, including pine flatwoods, prairie hammock and seasonal wetlands. Portions of the...

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Explore pine flatwoods at T. Mabry Carlton Reserve