Seems to be a new park / preserve still under construction in 2025. Saw some…read morenice fish. Saw and heard some cool birds. The paths are wide country roads and pretty torn up. Sarasota County doesn't seem to be into trails

The Myakkahatchee Environmental Park is my favorite dog friendly park at North Port…read more Beautiful hiking trails,few esy to follow looping trail,through beautiful jungles and grassy pampas. Some of the paths floods after rain. The Live Long and Prosper Trail runs along the Myakkahatchee creek for 3 miles.Lot to see,from alligators to beautiful birds and unique flora and fuana.For that 3 miles it was always walkable because it is on the creek bank much hire than the water level. The trail supposedly loops around,but I was never able to come back on the return loop because it was flooded-even at December-deep swampie water was blocking port of the trail and we had to turn around. However I seen some markings on the return trail,it looks like the park management is working on it. I wish that trail would go farther up by the Myakkahatchee creek,I would love to explore that area more.The trail ends at a barb wire fance..... There is so much to do at that park,you can walk with your dog,ride a horse,fossil hunt at the creek-when the water is low and clear at winter time.There is picnic area, a huge fild. Restrooms at the parking lot.Few boardwalks. Trails are well marked and maintained pretty well. This park keeps growing,I'm so grateful that is near by.

Nice little park with a historical marker about early residents and the hotel they established. A…read morenice pier. The other pier was damaged in hurricanes and hasn't been fixed. Larger Indian Mound Park is just up the street around the corner. There is also a veterans memorial Freedom Park along Englewood's shoreline.

We arrived early, and it wasn't too busy at all, but by the time we finished around noon, the area…read morehad become quite crowded. I can only imagine how difficult parking must be during peak season. Thankfully, parking is free, and so are all of the park's facilities. We visited on a Sunday and were greeted by a friendly park employee who was incredibly knowledgeable about the area. She provided us with a laminated trail map, which was a huge help and allowed us to enjoy the experience without constantly checking our phones. The kayak trails were absolutely amazing! The water was crystal clear, making it easy to see fish and other wildlife below. We visited in mid-June and were pleasantly surprised that we didn't encounter any mosquitoes or no-see-ums. It took us about two hours to paddle all of the kayak trails, including a relaxing beach break along the way. There are four main trails to explore, with Trail 3 offering two different exit routes, making it worth paddling twice for two unique experiences. Trail 4 was the most challenging, with several low-hanging branches that required a little extra maneuvering. Overall, this was easily one of the best kayak trail systems we've explored, and we'll definitely be back!

Excellent park to explore by canoe. Ted Sperling Park is famous on mangrove tunnels. The best way…read moreto explore the part is kayak or paddle board. Prefer to visit the park during high tide. Even with low tide, I was able to maneuver the kayak. I would not recommend use the canoe to explore due to shallow depths on certain locations. The park has 4 major tunnel and over 10 brunch tunnels. Tunnel is label 1 to 4. The tunnel 1 and 2 is one way in and out. I was renting the kayak at the locate vendor Surfit. They provide me a map of the mangrove tunnel to explore. They also provide a dry bag for my personal staff. I would said paddle board has a height condition due to mangrove brunch. Many paddle boarder has to kneel or sit through the tunnel. On the non major tunnels, the space is narrow. Some time you do not have room to paddle. Just use the mangrove to push through. I enjoy the most is when I follow the flow direction. Easy paddling. I also like to see a lot of bird in the tunnel. The nature is beautiful. Love the tunnel due to shading from wind. In the tunnel is also blocking the sun and pleasant. I would suggest visit the park in the morning.

This is a good sized park in Englewood with an area for boat trailer parking and past it for…read moreregular vehicles. There's some shoreline and the Lemon Bay Paddlers have their crewing boats stored here. Nice views. Relaxing area. A lot of the park is parkong. Irony? Still nice to visit and relax.

While the news has been grim for restaurants, hairdressers and yoga studios, a bright spot during…read morethis time of crisis is our waterway access. Marina Park is a public boat launch facility in a waterfront park like setting. Adjacent to the Historic Venice Train Depot it's easy to find. The boat ramp is wide enough to accommodate two trailers at the same time. Pavement on the ramp is an excellent condition but can be a little slippery at low tide. The dock area to the north and south of the boat ramp has cleats for tying off your vessel and the dock pilings have thick rubber bumpers so there is no need for you to pull out your boat fenders for docking. There is a well-manicured grassy area with benches adjacent to the boat ramp providing a comfortable place to sit and watch the activity on the water. There are also some shaded picnic tables for an easy access waterfront picnic. The park is clean, safe and convenient. There's plenty of boat and trailer parking on the weekdays but weekend prime time parking will be a challenge. If water access is what you are looking for, Marina Park has what you need... It's so easy. Enjoy!

Lido Key is beautiful! The water is clear. There are many sea shells to hunt for. At the southern…read morepart of the island there is an area for barbecuing. People also took their jet skis to a near by ramp and parked their actual jet skis here on the shore. I honestly love this beach & I will be coming back soon!

Stunning! Love this park - especially for looking for seashells. Very peaceful and family/adult…read moreoriented,

This is a small county park (about 50 acres) that wasn't here the last time I visited Sarasota.  To…read moreme, its lake is the focal point, with its deck overlooking the water -- a nice place to relax.  The also a trail in the woods with exercise stations, as well as a pavilion with picnic tables.  I haven't seen it on a weekend, but weekday mornings in January are rather quiet and peaceful.

This is a very nice park with activities for young and old alike. There is green space and a…read moreboardwalk/nature trails and there is a link up to the Legacy Trail. We enjoyed walking the trails and the water feature overlooks. There are also tennis courts and a playground and a community center is located here as well. The playground is shaded and has play structures and equipment for children of all ages. There are several picnic tables and benches in this area as well. The ground is covered with wood chips for impact protection. DD really enjoyed running around and using all the equipment on our most recent visit. Located just off S. Tamiami Trail/ 41 this park is easily accessible. Visiting this park is a nice way to spend a morning or afternoon.

They've added covers to ALL the equipment! No longer do you have to suffer the heat because the…read moretents keep the playground equipment nice and cool! Highly recommended park, bathrooms and water fountain available, nearby parking.