Sarasota Parks and Trails
Sarasota has a little bit of something for everyone when it comes to parks and trails. Trails and paths for exercise lovers. Parks and playgrounds for the kids. Views and nature for the adventurers. Get outside and enjoy what the Sarasota community has to offer. Click on each park or trail below for more information.
Best Sarasota Parks/Trails for Fitness
Nathan Benderson Park: 3.5 mile paved and unpaved loops around a lake
Payne Park: ½ mile paved loop around the park, frisbee golf course
The Legacy Trail: Paved bike path stretching from Sarasota to Venice
The Celery Fields: Large hill with unpaved terrain walking paths
Bird Key Park: Head one way to exercise over Ringling Bridge or the other way down to St. Armands while enjoying views of Sarasota Bay.
Rothenbach Park: 5 miles of recreational trails through Florida habitat
Colonial Oaks Park: Tennis courts (2), basketball court (indoor and outdoor)
Potter Park: Tennis courts (4), basketball courts (2), nature trails
Best Sarasota Parks for Kids
Bayfront Park & Marina: Playground with bay views, large fields, path for biking, picnic tables
Nathan Benderson Park: Covered playground, path for biking, covered pavilion
Payne Park: Large circus themed playground, large fields, path for biking
Urfer Family Park: Modern playground, path for biking, covered pavilion
Colonial Oaks Park: Playground, picnic tables
Potter Park: Playground, covered gazebo
Rothenbach Park: Playground, covered pavilion, biking paths
Ken Thompson Park: Small playground, nature path, small beach
Best Sarasota Parks for Nature Lovers
Bayfront Mark & Marina: Sarasota bay views
The Celery Fields: Scenic views from the top of the hill, bird watching
Red Bug Slough Preserve: Florida habitat hiking trails
Rothenbach Park: Florida habitat hiking trails
Bird Key Park: Sarasota bay views
Ernest "Doc" and Eloise Werlin Park: Sarasota bay views, fishing pier
Myakka River State Park: biking, birding, boat tours, camping, fishing, horse back riding, paddling
Oscar Scherer State Park: biking, birding, camping, fishing, hiking, paddling, snorkeling, swimming
Ken Thompson Park: Sarasota bay views, fishing
