Canoeing / Kayaking
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 Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway provides a wide...
Bird Key Park
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....
Blackburn Point Park
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...
Blind Pass Beach Park (also known as Middle Beach)
This is the place for those who prefer peace and quiet rather than conveniences. The beach is excellent for long and quiet walks or playing in the surf or shallows. If a break from the sun is preferred, take a walk along the...
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 the Carlton Reserve with Myakka River State Park. Equestrian trails...
Caspersen Beach Park
Caspersen is one of the most enjoyable shelling beaches in the area and an exceptionally good place to find prehistoric sharks’ teeth. Enjoy a 20 minute walk along Caspersen's nature trail through a coastal hammock. The...
Curry Creek Preserve
Curry Creek is one of the few remaining coastal creeks in southwest Florida. While walking along the preserve’s trails, you will see a variety of native habitats including mangrove forests, tidal marshes, scrub and pine...
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 trails provide scenic overlooks along the banks of the Myakka River and...
G.WIZ - The Science Museum
G.WIZ - The Science Museum - The Blivas Science and Technology Center is located on beautiful Sarasota Bay and offers indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. The 33,000 square foot science and technology center...
Higel Marine Park
This park gives visitors the opportunity to experience nature from the water. Higel Marine Park is a great place to launch a canoe, kayak, or boat. Stay along the shoreline for a bird’s eye view of hatchling fish in the...
