Wellen park Play ground

Downtown Wellen is one of the region's most exciting gathering spots, offering restaurants, boutiques, beauty services, and professional offices. Thoughtfully designed spaces create unique outdoor experiences – from intimate parks to larger gathering spaces like the Great Lawn for community festivals, a farmers market, and special events. The pedestrian-friendly downtown emphasizes connections to community and nature and celebrates a waterfront vibe with the 80-acre Grand Lake providing opportunities for fishing and paddle sports. Visitors can enjoy time on the water and along downtown’s 3-mile lakefront trail with on-site bicycle, e-bike, kayak and paddleboard rentals at Kind Vibes Outfitters.

Venice

2391 Taylor Ranch Trail

9083 S Tamiami Trl

1315 Observation Blvd

Venice

Step into the past at the only natural warm spring in Florida! With a consistent average temperature of 85 degrees year-round, Warm Mineral Springs Park provides visitors with a number of therapeutic and passive recreation options. The spring is rumored to have one of the highest mineral contents of any natural spring in the United States. With anaerobic and highly mineralized properties, internationally known for its purported healing qualities, the park attracts more than 150,000 visitors annually who journey to soak in its waters. The springs and the buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Nature reserve with a network of short, shady trails, picnic benches & a pond home to wild turtles.