Trails/Linear Parks

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Sarasota County offers many miles of great trails that provide hiking, biking, rollerblading and horseback riding opportunities. Our trails offer an outdoor experience for all patrons from leisurely strolling to serious hiking and physical exercise that allow access to countless natural areas and wild places that are right in your back yard!

Glebe Park
1. Address:1000 Glebe Lane
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Baseball Field
2. Basketball Court (Outdoor)
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Multi-Purpose Field
5. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dedicated)
6. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
7. Picnicking
8. Playground
9. Restroom
10. Trail - Paved
11. Trail - Unpaved
Jelks Preserve
1. Address:2300 N. River Road
  Venice, FL 34292
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Fishing
5. Picnicking
6. Trail - Unpaved
7. Wildlife Viewing
Jim Neville Marine Preserve
1. Address:Little Sarasota Bay
  Osprey, FL 34229
Amenities:
1. Birding
2. Fishing
3. Picnicking
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center
1. Address:509 Collins Road
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Basketball Court (Outdoor)
2. Bicycling
3. Community Garden
4. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
5. Grills
6. Gymnasium
7. Indoor Rental Space
8. Multi-Purpose Field
9. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
10. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dedicated)
11. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dual Use)
12. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
13. Picnicking
14. Playground
15. Recreation Building
16. Restroom
17. Tennis
18. Tennis Court
19. Trail - Paved
20. Volleyball Court (Sand)
Legacy Trail Access - McIntosh Road
1. Address:7905 McIntosh Road
  Sarasota, FL 34241
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
Legacy Trail, The
1. Address:Fruitville Road to Venice Train Depot
  Sarasota, FL 34238
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Historical / Cultural Resource
5. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
6. Picnicking
7. Restroom
8. Trail - Paved
9. Wildlife Viewing
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
1. Address:570 Bay Park Blvd.
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. *Virtual Tour
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
5. Fishing
6. Grills
7. Indoor Rental Space
8. Nature/Interpretive Center
9. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
10. Picnicking
11. Restroom
12. Trail - Paved
13. Trail - Unpaved
14. Wildlife Viewing
Lime Lake Park
1. Address:2020 N. Lime Ave.
  Sarasota, FL 34234
Amenities:
1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
2. Fishing
3. Fishing Pier
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Picnicking
6. Trail - Paved
Locklear Park
1. Address:821 S. Lockwood Ridge Road
  Sarasota, FL 34237
Amenities:
1. Birding
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
3. Fishing
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Picnicking
6. Playground
7. Restroom
8. Trail - Unpaved
Manasota Scrub Preserve
1. Address:2695 Bridge St.
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Picnicking
5. Trail - Unpaved
6. Wildlife Viewing
Maxine Barritt Park
1. Address:1800 Harbor Drive S.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Bait Shop
2. Beach Access
3. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
4. Concession/Restaurant
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing
7. Fishing Pier
8. Grills
9. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
10. Picnicking
11. Playground
12. Restroom
13. Swimming
14. Trail - Paved
Myakka Islands Point
1. Address:1289 Campbell St.
  Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Amenities:
1. Birding
2. Trail - Unpaved
3. Wildlife Viewing
Nathan Benderson Park
1. Address:5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
  Sarasota, FL 34235
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing
7. Picnicking
8. Playground
9. Restroom
10. Rowing Facility
11. Trail - Paved
12. Trail - Unpaved
Newtown Estates Park
1. Address:2800 Newtown Blvd.
  Sarasota, FL 34234
Amenities:
1. Baseball Field
2. Basketball Court (Outdoor)
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Gymnasium
5. Indoor Rental Space
6. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dedicated)
7. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dual Use)
8. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
9. Picnicking
10. Recreation Building
11. Restroom
12. Tennis
13. Tennis Court
14. Trail - Unpaved
Nokomis Community Park
1. Address:234 Nippino Trail E.
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Basketball Court (Outdoor)
2. Bicycling
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Community Garden
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing Pier
7. Indoor Rental Space
8. Multi-Purpose Field
9. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
10. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dual Use)
11. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
12. Picnicking
13. Playground
14. Recreation Building
15. Restroom
16. Tennis
17. Tennis Court
18. Trail - Unpaved
19. Volleyball Court (Sand)
Nokomis Riverview Park
1. Address:251 Riverview Drive S.
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Canoe/Kayak Launch
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Trail - Paved
North Lido Beach
1. Address:50 Benjamin Franklin Drive
  Sarasota, FL 34236
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Picnicking
4. Trail - Unpaved
5. Wildlife Viewing
North Port Connector Trail
1. Address:7001 Forbes Trail
  Venice, FL 34292
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Trail - Paved
Old Miakka Preserve
1. Address:Fruitville Road, east of Verna Road/Myakka Road
  Sarasota, FL 34240
Amenities:
1. *Virtual Tour
2. Birding
3. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
4. Picnicking
5. Trail - Equestrian
6. Trail - Unpaved
7. Wildlife Viewing
Osprey Junction Trailhead
1. Address:939 E. Bay St.
  Osprey, FL 34229
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Picnicking
6. Restroom
7. Trail - Paved
8. Trail - Unpaved
9. Wildlife Viewing