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Bayfront Children's Playground Playground
Bayfront Park, 5 Bayfront Dr
Bayfront Park Playground Playground
4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr
Boca Chica Park Playground
1601 Boca Chica Ave
Butler Park Kids Playground Playground
6107 W Price Blvd
Caspersen Beach Playground Playground
4100 Harbor Dr S a
Centennial Park Children's Interactive Fountain Playground
200 W Venice Ave
Children's Rainforest Playground Playground
925 S Palm Ave
Christopher and Jarrod Ditmars Playground Playground
2198 Benjamin Franklin Dr
City Island Playground Playground
1798 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Community Playground Playground
5505 Cantucci St
Crescent Park & Playground Playground
Osprey
David Bolger Playspace Playground
5401 Bay Shore Rd
Downtown Wellen Park Playground Playground
19755 Wellen Pk Blvd
Downtown Wellen Playground Playground
19795 Wellen Pk Blvd
Eastwood Park Playground
Come play at our soccer inspired park, complete with netted goals. Leashed pets allowed, swing set, covered picnic tables and playground.
Ibis Playground at The Bay Playground
988 Blvd of the Arts
Ken Thompson Park Playground
Perfect for canoe and kayak launching, allows leashed pets, has a fishing pier, picnic area, water fountain, playground, bathrooms, electric car charger, and walking trails. Perfect location to watch the sunset. Ken Thompson In recognition of this dedicated service to the City of Sarasota as City Manager from February 1, 1950, to February 1, 1988. Mangrove Boardwalk This boardwalk has been sensitively designed to protect the environment while allowing public access and enjoyment of the mangrove canopy experience. As such, the visitor will encounter low branches and narrow corridors in some areas along the walkway.
Kensington Park Playground
3600 27th Pkwy
Laurel Park Playground
1725 Laurel St
Nathan Benderson Park Playground
700 N Cattlemen Rd
North Jetty Playground Playground
1000 S Casey Key Rd
Orange Avenue Park Playground
Spend the day at this wonderful park! It has a basketball court, picnic tables, a playground, swing-set, and benches to sit on.
Oscar Scherer State Park Playground Playground
6202 Oscar Scherer State Park
Payne Park Playground Playground
2010 Adams Ln
Playground Playground
1142 Horizon View Dr
Playground Playground
150 Miami Ave E
Playground Playground
3650 27th Pkwy
Playground Playground
851 N Lemon Ave
Playground Playground
5945 Ibis St
Playground Playground
1260 12th St
Playground Playground
750 Cohen Way
Playground & Event Garden at Nathan Benderson Park Playground
500 N Cattlemen Rd
Playground @ Chuck Reiter Park Playground
201 Field Ave E
Shenandoah Park Playground
Playground with covered benches and a drinking fountain. Home for the Encore sculpture created by Saul Howard in 1975. The Red-painted concrete sculpture stands over 10 ft. tall!
Siesta Key Beach Playground Playground
948 Beach Rd
Station Park at Wellen Park Playground
12521 Manasota Beach Rd
Toscana Isles Playground Playground
104 Maraviya Blvd
Turtle Sculptures Playground
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
Urfer Family Park Playground Playground
Honore Ave
Wellen Park Playground Playground
Wellen Park playground is a fun and modern spot for kids to run, climb, and play. It’s clean, safe, and has plenty of space for all ages. Parents will love the shady seating areas, nearby walking trails, and the beautiful view of the lake. A great place for families to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine.
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