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Red Bug Slough Preserve
1. Address:5200 Beneva Road
  Sarasota, FL 34231
Amenities:
1. *Virtual Tour
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
3. Fishing Pier
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Picnicking
6. Playground
7. Restroom
8. Trail - Paved
9. Trail - Unpaved
Categories:
1. Natural Areas
2. Natural Areas and Nature Centers
3. Playgrounds
4. Trails

FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION6 a.m. to Sunset
ACTIVITIESBirding,Fishing
TYPE OF PARKNatural Areas and Nature Centers,Trails/Linear Parks
IMAGE GALLERY https://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1cXB-65A-9k6

For the current status of all Sarasota County parks, please click here.

Interested in learning more about our Natural Areas? Nature programs can be found here. Select the category "Natural Area and Trails."

Download the documents below to your phone before your trip!

Red Bug Slough Preserve Map

Red Bug Slough Preserve Kiosk

Visit Red Bug Slough Preserve virtually through the Natural Areas Story Map by clicking the Story Map icon below.

Take a video tour of Red Bug Slough Preserve on YouTube!

Red Bug Fishing

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