| t the crisp fall weather has put a slight chill towards | | | | picnicking region with children’s playground plus |
| the air and cooled the water of the Gulf of Mexico, | | | | a shaded gazebo. Dogs on a leash are welcome. |
| our beautiful beaches are frequented much much less | | | | 5. Woodmere Community Park and Recreation |
| than when the days of summer provided | | | | Center - With tennis courts, a basketball court, a |
| sun-drenched fun in the sand. While a day at the | | | | sand volleyball court, a character trail, |
| beach becomes a small less attractive, the weather is | | | | children’s playgrounds, and an adjacent paw |
| perfect for outdoor recreation at a single of our | | | | park for dogs of all sizes, Woodmere Community |
| numerous region parks. | | | | Park in Venice offers an abundance of actions for |
| Filled with an assortment of recreational facilities to | | | | that whole family. Located at 3951 Woodmere Park |
| make sure a healthy, active lifestyle, the parks | | | | Boulevard at Jarecreationalanda, Venice. |
| throughout Sarasota County serve as the ideal | | | | 6. Twin Lakes Park - These were the grounds from |
| destinations for biking, hiking, canoeing, picnicking, | | | | the Royals, Mets, Twins, Indians, Reds, Dodgers and |
| camping and a lot more. So, plan an afternoon to | | | | Orioles training. Now, Twin Lakes Park offers a |
| enjoy our perfect fall weather at a single of these | | | | number of recreational activities such as five major |
| top 10 Sarasota region parks: | | | | and 4 small league baseball fields, a basketball court, |
| 1. Myakka River State Recreational park - | | | | canoeing, fishing, a football field, a couple of outdoor |
| Florida’s largest state park provides a step | | | | handball/racquetball courts, indoor rental, a jogging |
| back in time when Florida was a pristine wilderness. | | | | trail, a multi-purpose field, a passive recreation area, |
| With 45 square miles of native landscape, lakes, the | | | | an ADA playground, a big picnic shelter, five small |
| Myakka River and a lot more, this park provides | | | | picnic shelters, 4 soccer fields, 2 tennis courts and an |
| picnic areas, camping, cabins, boat ramps, tram tours, | | | | ADA picnic area. Plenty for that athlete to keep busy! |
| fishing, bird watching, hiking, and miles of trails to | | | | Situated at 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota. |
| explore by bike or foot. Also, the park’s | | | | 7. Fruitville Recreational park - Located at 5151 |
| marshlands and forest are among the best places | | | | Richardson Road in Sarasota Florida, the 20-acre |
| around to observe Florida wildlife. The recreational | | | | Fruitville Park provides a fitness/jogging trail, football |
| park is situated 9 miles E of I-75 at 13208 State | | | | soccer fields, plenty of picnicking area, tennis, |
| Road 72. | | | | volleyball and grilling facilities. Appreciate your day |
| 2. Osrecreational Scherer State recreational park - A | | | | surrounded by lush landscaping. |
| big acreage with fifteen sprawling miles of trails via | | | | 8. Phillippi Estate Park - Located on the shores of |
| beautiful organic areas offers opportunities for hiking, | | | | Phillippi Creek, Phillippi Estate Park is really a scenic, |
| bicycling, and wildlife viewing. Canoeists and kayakers | | | | 60-acre natural area recreational park south of |
| can paddle along South Creek, with canoe and kayak | | | | downtown Sarasota and east of Siesta Crucial. The |
| rentals obtainable. For bicycle enthusiasts, the park | | | | beauty from the park and facilities could be enjoyed |
| offers a number of trails totaling approximately 15 | | | | by residents and visitors seven days a week, such as |
| miles, and freshwater and saltwater fishing are | | | | a rose garden, gazebo, children’s playground, |
| obtainable along the creek. Picnic areas along South | | | | canoe/kayak launch, nature trails, fishing piers and a |
| Creek are equipped with grills, and pavilions could be | | | | lot more. |
| reserved for a small fee. The park has full-facility | | | | 9. Lemon Bay Recreational park - Visit the butterfly |
| campsites and a youth/group campground. The park | | | | garden, picnic sites and character trails at this |
| is situated on U.S. 41, just two miles south of Osprey. | | | | recreational park situated on Lemon Bay, north of |
| 3. Sarasota Bay Front Recreational park - Located in | | | | Dearborn Street in Olde Englewood. Nature walk |
| the base of downtown Sarasota, this scenic island | | | | adventures are obtainable January-April. Lemon Bay |
| park filled with stunning water views in each direction. | | | | Park has a lot more than 200 acre of pine and |
| Bay Front Recreational park is situated on an island | | | | scrubby Flatwoods along the natural bay shoreline, a |
| peninsula right about the waters of Sarasota Bay. | | | | scenic bay boardwalk, canoe launch and a large picnic |
| Sidewalks wind all close to the region, making this an | | | | pavilion. |
| excellent spot for long walks, rollerblading, and bike | | | | 10. South Lido Park - Set in the north end of Taft |
| rides. Children will love the water fountains to splash | | | | and South Blvd of Presidents on Lido Crucial, Lido |
| in and also the large playground zone. | | | | Crucial Park is a great place to get away in the rush |
| 4. Gillespie Park - Located among historic homes, | | | | of downtown without going too far. Adjacent to the |
| Gillespie Recreational park offers a quiet, natural | | | | beach, the park features 2 walking nature trails and a |
| respite just a breath away in the action of | | | | canoeing character trail, plus volleyball courts and |
| downtown. The recreational park offers 10 acres of | | | | swimming. |