Outdoors

4730 17th St

640 Apex Rd

Sarasota

2604 Floyd St

Recreation and aquatics.

4281 Ashton Rd

4301 Ashton Rd

The 25-acre Atwater Community Park offers an accessible zero-entry Splash Pad with ample seating, four Little League Fields, one regulation sized baseball field, batting cages, three open-air pavilions that are available to rent, a sports-themed playground, and paved walking paths. Upkeep and management of the baseball fields is conducted by Sarasota County’s Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department. Please make maintenance and rental requests on their website or by calling 941-861-5000. Interested in renting a pavilion? Contact the City of North Port's Parks & Recreation Department at 941-429-PARK.

300 E Bay St

3970 Royal Rd

490 Lyons Bay Rd

Open green space offering outdoor sports facilities, picnic areas, a playground & community garden.

2271 N Cattlemen Rd

21075 State Rd 72

This park is a popular location to fish, bike, enjoy the sunset, launch a canoe or kayak or walk your leashed pet. Located just before you exit the south side of the John Ringling Causeway. It also has two pavilions, with picnic tables, and a public restroom. Park is open 5 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily.

200 John Ringling Cswy

800 Blackburn Point Rd

750 Blackburn Point Rd

Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails.

Venice

Waterside green space offering play equipment, a kayak/canoe launch, a picnic shelter & restrooms.

North Port

4299 Pan American Blvd

4300 Midnight Pass Rd

1390-1398 Old Englewood Rd

Hours of Operation The park is open sunrise to sunset. The lighted fields are available until 10:00 p.m. About the Park Butler Park is a large park with much to offer residents of North Port. Encompassing 42 acres, this park offers multi-purpose athletic fields, an outdoor basketball court, a canoe/kayak launch, and walking paths. Also within Butler Park are the Morgan Family Community Center and the North Port Aquatic Center. Butler Park accesses the Blueways and is considered by many to be the preferred starting point for canoe and kayak adventures.

1791 10th St

4100 Harbor Dr

6799 Palmer Blvd

Charming option with a gazebo, a splash fountain for kids & shaded picnic areas.

371 Olivia Rd

4012 Bay Shore Rd

67 Cherokee St

1300 Old Stickney Point Rd

201 Field Ave E

4970 City Hall Blvd

1799 Ken Thompson Pkwy

5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd

Sarasota

7301 McIntosh Rd

5900 Sam Shapos Way

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.

Englewood

300 Nokomis Ave S

1221 Poplar Ave

1315 Observation Blvd

1101 Gulf Coast Blvd

5151 Richardson Rd