Parks and Recreation
Venice and Sarasota County are leaders in the preservation of the natural Florida environment. Our beaches, parks, and wildlife are protected for all to enjoy.
The Legacy Trail is a 25 mile-long linear park which runs from Casperson Park to Sarasota. It opened in March of 2008 and was the result of the public purchase of the CXS railroad corridor. The trail includes 25 miles of blacktopped trail which includes trestles over both Donna Bay…
Legacy Trail
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park…one of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks. The “Florida Wild and Scenic Myakka River” flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. This beautiful setting and Florida’s pleasurable climate makes Myakka a popular destination for hiking, fishing, camping, and canoeing wildlife observation. Enjoy the…
Myakka River State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park…more than two square miles of preserved nature in a rapidly developing area. This state park provides resource-based recreation for over 130,000 visitors annually. A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays, a threatened species found only…
Oscar Scherer State Park
Venice Area Audubon Rookery
The Venice Area Audubon Rookery is known world-wide. It is a small island in a pond which is home to a myriad of nesting birds. The rookery is close enough to the shore line to give bird lovers and photographers a terrific vantage point. Some of the birds that reside…
Venice Area Audubon Rookery
West Blalock Park
West Blalock Park is also known as the Venice Arboretum. It is home to numerous bigger than life bronze sculptures including Dorothy the Manatee, sea turtles, panthers, and more. The grounds are handicap accessible as sidewalks wind under beautiful shade trees and tropical gardens. The moment you walk through the…
West Black Park
Woodmere Paw Park
Woodmere Paw Park…Fun for pups from dawn ‘til dusk! Located off of Jacaranda Blvd, this dog park has plenty of space for dogs of all sizes to run and play. A large fence runs around the play area with the entrance and exit double-gated for the pups’ protection. Waste bags…
Woodmeere Paw Park