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Nora Patterson Bay Island Park

Nora Patterson Bay Island Park

Outdoors in Sarasota

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+1 941 263 63 86946 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34242 · Bay Island

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946 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34242

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About

Beautiful views of Downtown Sarasota. Located under the North Bridge on Siesta Key. Park benches, picnic tables, fishing, and walking paths.

Amenities

Highlights

  • Picnics

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Picnic tables
  • Public restroom

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Hours

Monday
5 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
5 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
5 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
5 AM to 11 PM
Friday
5 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
5 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
5 AM to 11 PM

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