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Old Miakka Preserve
1. Address:Fruitville Road, east of Verna Road/Myakka Road
  Sarasota, FL 34240
Amenities:
1. *Virtual Tour
2. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
3. Trail - Equestrian
4. Trail - Unpaved
Categories:
1. Natural Areas
2. Natural Areas and Nature Centers
3. Trails

FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION6 a.m. to sunset
ACTIVITIESBirding,Horseback Riding
TYPE OF PARKNatural Areas and Nature Centers
IMAGE GALLERY https://www.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/W1s45-fhy-5a

Click here for location of park entrance

Download the Old Miakka Preserve Map to your phone before your next hike!

The preserve features marked unpaved trails. Most of the trails are primitive and rated easy. There is no access to drinking water at this location.

Visit Old Miakka Preserve virtually through the Natural Areas Story Map by clicking the Story Map icon below.

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."

Old Miakka Preserve 1 Old Miakka Preserve 2

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