A beautiful landscape thanks to a trust fund. The trailhead has a helpful map. Take a photo…read morebefore starting your trek. You have an option for a 3.3 mile loop or a shorter inner loop. I was planning for the larger loop but ended making a haphazard figure eight. The trail has numbered markers. The only problem is the roads often fork, which are not always on the map. Also, I could not find the observation tower because there was no signage. I easily walked five miles, more than I intended. Also, my photo dis not capture that section near 10. Murphy's Law at work. During March, I did not need bug spray but I am glad I brought extra water. The beginning and last half mile offers little shade. Trail section 12-14 is in a wetland area and close to the highway. It was also a bit uneven. A nice array of fauna and wild irises in the wetland area. In order to see the river, you need to take a detour from one of the offshoots. I recommend number six, which also has a picnic table.

Definitely a great hiking or running circuit. Some lovely view spots along the way. Gopher…read moretortoises. Known as gophuses to my lil. There's also a close in wilder narrow river trail for the firdt section. A loop is always a good trail design. This trail includes some nice sandy flatwoods and old wooded.oak sections with lota of air plants.covering the trees. Recommend.

15 miles paved bike trail at Charlotte County. Restrooms at…read moreboth end,plus bike pump stations. Very civilized. Has numerous rest areas along the path,with extra parking lots,picnic tables and porter potties too. Well traveled,but still quite,peaceful and nature focused. We seen a raccoon,gopher tortoise,several tropical birds on our 2 hour leisure bike ride. Glad we find this! I'm surprised The Pioneer Trail is not advertised more, but I guess others loss is our gain. We'll be back!

This is, I believe, the first rails to trails established in Florida. It is narrower than most…read morerails to trails and sufficiently accommodates foot, bike and skating traffic. Lots of nature to see along this one way 6.5 miles or roundtrip 13 miles from gopher tortoise, gators, fish and fowl to greenery, bridges and the fresh outdoors. Very flat trail. Leads to Boca Grande Gasparilla Trail and beautiful water views. Plenty of shade, benches, rest rooms, parking and some water at various trailheads.

Two full court basketball floors, some tennis courts and great walking trails for this outstanding…read morepark. One may ride bike to Sarasota if inclined, or cross Circus Bridge and bike up and down the Venetian Park Waterway. Clean bathrooms and small nature center. Nice park.

The playground was covered which is amazing with the summer heat. We went after closing so we…read moredidn't get to do the nature center and we also didn't do the trails. We did appreciate the smaller playground for our little one and the bigger playground for our big kids.

This is a nice preserve at the back of the larger and more forested Oscar Scherer. Set along Honore…read moreAve amidst new decelopments it features a picnic table, crushed shell parking lot that doesn't have much of a sign on the road, and a trail with some offshoots around a body of water. There are cattails. Some wildflowers. 275 isn't far and the apartment complexes are visible and nearby for much of a wildlands experience, but water features, marsh plants, and looking for birds is nice. There's a small canoe launch. Seems to be a trail connecting into Oscar Scherer. I posted a photo of the map as of March 2020. You can take a look at the trail. Nice oasis and I see bicycle riders coming from surrounding area as well as visitors from further afield. Doesn't rank up there with the beaches and wilder preserves and more scenic preserves in the area for me but I enjoyed visit and am glad it's there. Be prepared for some bugs. I got bitten by a horsefly after my hiking buddy took a photo of it on me instead so I coukd tell them what kind of insect it was instead of smashing it..

Beautiful and scenic bike path with plenty of wildlife and well maintained trails. Stopped to watch…read morethe small planes take off and land at Venice airport.

Nice easy trail. Wide, flat with little shade. Plenty of access points and convenient parking. We…read moreentered from Shamrock Park. Bathrooms were clean. Nature Center was closed. No maps of trails available. Maps were posted. Not sure where Circus Bridge is to cross to other-side. We pedaled north to the Legacy Trail. Lots of wildlife along the trail from waterfowl to iguana, gopher tortoise and squirrels.

Nice big preserve with some good trails, bird, butterfly, and wildflower spotting. Saw quite a bit…read moreof yellow milkwort in later May 2025. Bathrooms. Primitive camping. Mountain biking trail. Bathrooms. Good signage and trail markings.

Located just one block east of the 41 in Osprey, Bay Street Dog Park provides a one-acre off-leash…read morepark. This is an ideal playground for dogs and their owners. Divided into two separate, fenced-in areas for large and small dogs, it ensures that every dog can play freely and safely. The park is setup with dog exercise equipment, water fountains and shaded seating. My favorite time to visit is just before dinner when there are usually plenty of dogs looking to get some socialized playtime. Enjoy!

Our first time here and love it. Lots of shade and parking. Very cute activities for large and…read moresmall dogs. I heard about this park a couple of years ago and very happy that I finally made it effort.

Best courts for solo ballers! The fence around the court…read moresaved me thousands of steps!

5 stars as a children playground but 1 star as an actual park. This is not a large park so if your…read morelooking for a nice long walk and scenic views or stuff this isn't for you. 5 stars for the children's playground because there's a lot too do and it's big.