Knight Trail Park
Knight Trail Park
The entrance to the marksmanship park is located at 3435 Rustic Road, Nokomis, FL 34275. The park includes a Pistol and Rifle Range, Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club, Archery Club, and Primitive campsite.
Pistol and Rifle
The Pistol and Rifle Range is operated by Sarasota County Parks Recreation and Natural Resources with oversight by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission. The range is open to the public for an admission fee but does not require a membership or reservation. This is an outdoor range covered range that can accommodate shooters of all levels.
The Pistol and Rifle range is located within Knight Trail Park at 7750 Target Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275. For questions, please call the Pistol and Rifle office number (941) 861-9797.
- Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., last admission is 3:20 p.m. with the last Hot Line running from 3:20 - 3:40 p.m. The parking lot closes at 4 p.m. New patrons must complete a 10-minute safety brief.
- Come visit the public pistol and rifle range and sharpen your target skills on the covered shooting positions, which include 7, 10, 12, 15, 25, 50 and 100 yards. Cardboard, targets and eye protection are available for purchase. See Knight Trail Park Standard Operating Procedures for fees.
- There are no firearms rented or ammunition sold at the facility.
- All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- If an adult, other than parent/guardian, is accompanying a minor(s) to the range, they must have a signed Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission release form for each visit.
- All firearms entering and exiting the ranges should be unloaded and secured in a case.
- All firearms uncased at the shooter tables must have an empty chamber indicator/flag inserted.
Fees
No cash accepted. Credit or debit only.
Entry fees are per shooter, per day. Tax included in fees below.
- Adults: $15.25
- Adults (U.S. Active Duty Military, Veterans and Sarasota County First Responders) $12.96
- Youth (17 and under) : $10.17
- 25 Visit Range Pass: $253.26
- Annual Instructor’s Pass: $300
Additional fees may apply. See Knight Trail Park Standard Operating Procedures for details.
Full Range Closures
The Pistol and Rifle Range closes occasionally for Special Events, Federal Holidays, and County observed holidays. Please call ahead prior to arriving during the holiday season.
- Saturday, January 31: Gulf Coast Games for Life .22 Rifle Competition. Range is open for competitors only.
- Sunday, April 5: Easter Sunday
Partial Range Closures
The following partial range closures are for the 100-Yard line only from 11:30am to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 24
Picnic and Camping Areas
There are several picnic areas with grills available. Primitive camping is available to nonprofit, 501(c)3 organizations that serve youth. The campsite is located within Knight Trail Park at 7725 Target Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275. For more information or to make reservations, please call (941) 861-9797.
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Trap and Skeet
Sarasota Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club, Inc. manages the trap and skeet area through a facility use agreement at Knight Trail Park and is open to the public. Hours are seasonal. The range is home to the Scholastic Clay Target Program, which is designed to get school-aged boys and girls involved in shooting sports. The Trap & Skeet Club is located within Knight Trail Park at 7730 Target Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275. For details, visit www.sarasotagunclub.com or call 941-488-3223.
Archery Course
The archery course is operated by the LeKatchka Archers Club through a facility use agreement at Knight Trail Park. The course is for club members only. The Club offers an introduction to Archery on the second Saturday of the month beginning at 9 a.m. The public is invited to join club members for 3D target shoot competitions on the fourth Sunday of every month. The Archery Club is located within Knight Trail Park at 7701 Target Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275. For more information visit LekatchkaArchery@yahoo.com.