Outdoors

17004 FL-72

Come play at our soccer inspired park, complete with netted goals. Leashed pets allowed, swing set, covered picnic tables and playground.

Located on the eastern base of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge adjacent to Hart’s Landing. Park includes a playground, walking trails, fabric shade structures, Hart’s Landing (bait shop), gazebo, Tony Saprito Fishing Pier, benches and allows leashed pets.

Family-oriented recreation complex featuring mini-golf, a driving range, arcade games & fast food.

1315 Observation Blvd

19475 Wellen Pk Blvd

This park has a fun “Firefighter” inspired design. Come “rescue” the day! Playground, swing-set, picnic tables & grill and allows leashed pets.

3800 Golf Hall Drive

1101 Gulf Coast Blvd

This park is named after Fredd “Glossie” Atkins, the first African-American City Commissioner and first African-America Mayor. Enjoy the day under the fabric shaded picnic tables. Allows leashed pets. Dedication Wall: Fredd “Glossie” Atkins, Delores D. Dry, Carolyn J. Mason, Jerome Stevens, Neil Humphrey, Sr., Dorothye G Smith, Jerome Dupree, Mrs. Janie Jackson Poe, Professor Roland W. Rogers, Booker High School First Graduation Class 1935 - Annie Blue McElroy, Marthena Riley, A.L. Williams and Nacomi Williams; First BHS Principal - Professor James R. Dixon., Emma E. Booker, John Henry Floyd, Wright and Sarah Bush, Joe and Elizabeth Holton, Charlie Jones, Sam Morgan, Shep and Annie Albright, Neil Humphrey, and Charles N. Thompson.

5151 Richardson Rd

701 Richardson Way

Neighborhood park on Siesta Key. Great for sitting and enjoying nature.

4299 Pan American Blvd

9000 Gator Creek Dr

This park honors John Hamilton Gillespie, first mayor of Sarasota. It has two basketball courts, a off-leash dog park, shaded picnic tables, playground, Police sub-station, fitness trail, three tennis courts, outside fitness areas and a pond. Leashed pets allowed outside of dog park. Canine Club at Gillespie Park: Located on the corner of North Osprey Ave & 10th Street. This dog park provides two fenced areas. Unleash and enjoy the day!

1000 Glebe Ln

Golf Galaxy in Sarasota is your go-to destination to help improve your golf game. Our incredible selection includes the latest golf equipment including golf clubs, apparel, shoes, balls and a variety rangefinders. Our knowledgeable staff offer a variety of services including golf lessons, club fittings, practice bays built with TrackMan simulators and club repair to ensure you are performing your best on the course. At Golf Galaxy in Sarasota you can also shop top-rated golf equipment and apparel brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, L.A.B Golf, Nike, TravisMathew, PING, FootJoy & G/Fore. Shop the lowest prices online and pickup in store at your local Golf Galaxy near Sarasota!

At 8120 Ciboney Ct, Sarasota, FL, Golf Therapy Club transforms golf with a 24/7 indoor facility featuring state-of-the-art simulators for playing world-class courses anytime. Our $20 monthly membership unlocks full 24/7 access, while non-members can play daily from 12 PM to 9 PM. Open to all skill levels, we offer expert lessons to hone your swing and promote mindfulness. A vibrant, golf-themed graffiti mural with Sarasota flair—palm trees, dolphins—adds a lively atmosphere. Ideal for events or solo practice, we’re a community hub celebrating golf’s benefits: stress relief, focus, and fitness.

Greenspace between Gulfstream Dr. and US 41 – excludes J.D. Hamel Park / War Memorial.

2650 Waldemere St

Regularly ranked among the country’s top golf courses, The Resort at Longboat Key Club has earned Golf Digest’s prestigious “Best Places to Play” award and remains one of the most revered golf resorts on the Gulf of Coast. Sharpen your skills on 45 challenging holes including our tree-lined Harbourside Golf Course beside Sarasota Bay and the Links of Longboat Course bordering the shimmering Gulf of Mexico.

Park with play areas for kids & lighted courts for tennis, basketball, racquetball & shuffleboard.

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned community located in Sarasota on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Centered around an impeccably maintained championship golf course, Heritage Oaks offers resort-style amenities, an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, dining, tennis, fitness, aquatics, social events, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere. Surrounded by lakes, nature preserves, and abundant wildlife, Heritage Oaks is a place where members live, play, connect, and enjoy the best of Sarasota club life.

727 W Venice Ave

3401 S Sumter Blvd

6225 Kenwood Dr

Hillsborough Blvd

Venice

8161 Lombra Ave

Long jetty offering scenic views & a paved path for fishing & spotting wildlife, such a dolphins.

988 Blvd of the Arts

This one-acre coastal park is perfect for canoe and kayak launching. It is also a very popular location to watch the sunset.

210 Winson Ave

210 Winson Ave

Home for the Sarasota War Memorial with historic the "Doughboy" statue. Open 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., daily. Popular for downtown craft and art shows. Two electrical receptacles and a water spigot are available. Allows leashed pets. "In loving memory of the valiant of Sarasota County who gave their lives to preserve for their loved ones and you the priceless heritage of liberty obtained by our forefathers." The monument recognized all residents who have answered their country’s call, and honors those who died in World War I and subsequent conflicts.

958 N Doral Ln

1901 Jacaranda Blvd

Nature reserve with hiking trails & picnic spots around habitats for turtles, boars & armadillos.

425 Palmetto Ct

13208 FL-72

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.

3600 27th Pkwy

Sarasota

Kramer Way

8305 Trionfo Ave

3435 Rustic Rd

2912 Concord St