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Natural Areas and Nature Centers

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Did you know that Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources manages over 50,000 acres of natural areas? Enjoy hiking, biking or horseback riding through prairie hammocks and pine flatwoods.

Load up a kayak and explore one of our longest mangrove strands at Lemon Bay Park.  Step back in history at the C.B. Wilson House at Urfer Family Park. Enjoy a night under the stars at T. Mabry Carlton , Jr. Memorial Reserve. Head to Shamrock Park and learn about shark’s teeth and fossils in our nature center. Don't forget to bring binoculars on your adventure to catch a glimpse of the wide array of birds that call Florida "home" or are just passing through! Discover popular birding parks here. 

Discover natural Sarasota – There’s truly something for everyone! For more information, contact 311.

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."

 

 

Natural Areas Guide

Get off the beaten path and discover a variety of ways to experience our community's natural areas, learn about our amazing environment and wildlife, and enjoy being active, outdoors.

Park Resources

  • application/pdfPRNR NAT Coreopsis planting instructions
  • application/pdfPRNR NAT Indian blanket planting instructions
  • application/pdfBirds of Carlton Reserve Update
  • application/pdfBirds of the Pinelands Reserve
  • application/pdfT. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve Campsites Brochure
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  • Ackerman Park

    Ackerman Park
    1. Address:400 Apex Road
      Sarasota, FL 34240
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    3. Trail - Unpaved
  • Alligator Creek Conservation and Recreation Area

    Alligator Creek Boardwalk 2 horiz
    1. Address:702 Venice East Blvd.
      Venice, FL 34293
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Trail - Paved
    3. Trail - Unpaved
  • Bayonne Preserve

    Bayonne
    1. Address:8050 Springfield Drive
      Sarasota, FL 34231
    Amenities:
    1. Trail - Unpaved
  • Big Slough Preserve

    Big Slough signs
    1. Address:21075 State Road 72
      North Port, FL 34291
    Amenities:
    1. Trail - Equestrian
    2. Trail - Unpaved
  • Carlton Reserve (T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve)

    Carlton entrance sign
    1. Address:1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Camping Site
    2. Canoe/Kayak Launch
    3. Grills
    4. Historical / Cultural Resource
    5. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    6. Restroom
    7. Trail - Equestrian
    8. Trail - Unpaved
  • Caspersen Beach Park

    CasperesenBeach
    1. Address:4100 Harbor Drive S.
      Venice, FL 34285
    Amenities:
    1. Beach Access
    2. Bicycling
    3. Birding
    4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
    5. Fishing
    6. Grills
    7. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
    8. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    9. Picnicking
    10. Playground
    11. Restroom
    12. Swimming
    13. Trail - Unpaved
    14. Wildlife Viewing
  • Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility

    Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility
    1. Address:6893 Palmer Blvd.
      Sarasota, FL 34240
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Restroom
    3. Trail - Unpaved
  • Circus Hammock

    CH entrance sign
    1. Address:4572 17th St.
      Sarasota, FL 34235
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Trail - Unpaved
  • Culverhouse Nature Park

    CulverhousePark
    1. Address:7301 McIntosh Road
      Sarasota, FL 34238
    Amenities:
    1. *Virtual Tour
    2. Community Garden
    3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    4. Restroom
    5. Trail - Unpaved
  • Curry Creek Preserve (East Entrance)

    CurryCreekPreserve
    1. Address:1500 Pinebrook Road
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Trail - Unpaved
  • Curry Creek Preserve (West Entrance)

    CurryCreekPreserve
    1. Address:1075 Albee Farm Road
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
    2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    3. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    4. Trail - Unpaved
  • Deer Prairie Creek Preserve (North Entrance)

    Deer Prairie Creek North
    1. Address:7001 Forbes Trail
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    3. Trail - Equestrian
    4. Trail - Unpaved
  • Deer Prairie Creek Preserve (South Entrance)

    Deer Prairie Creek South overhead
    1. Address:10201 S. Tamiami Trail
      Venice, FL 34293
    Amenities:
    1. Canoe/Kayak Launch (Accessible)
    2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    3. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    4. Trail - Unpaved
  • Edwards Islands (Big and Little)

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    1. Address:Roberts Bay
      Sarasota, FL 34242
    Amenities:
    1. Birding
    2. Fishing
    3. Picnicking
    4. Trail - Unpaved
  • Hopewell Memorial Park (Cemetery)

    Hopewell Memorial Park
    1. Address:6730 Bee Ridge Road
      Sarasota, FL 34241
    Amenities:
    1. Historical / Cultural Resource
  • Jelks Preserve

    Jelks Preserve
    1. Address:2300 N. River Road
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Trail - Unpaved
  • Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center

    Lemon Bay Park
    1. Address:570 Bay Park Blvd.
      Englewood, FL 34223
    Amenities:
    1. *Virtual Tour
    2. Canoe/Kayak Launch
    3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    4. Grills
    5. Indoor Rental Space
    6. Nature/Interpretive Center
    7. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
    8. Restroom
    9. Trail - Paved
    10. Trail - Unpaved
  • Lincer Preserve

    Lincer Preserve entrance sign
    1. Address:Border Road
      Venice, FL 34292
    Amenities:
    1. Trail - Unpaved
  • Manasota Scrub Preserve

    MSP boardwalk 05
    1. Address:2695 Bridge St.
      Englewood, FL 34223
    Amenities:
    1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
    2. Trail - Unpaved
  • Myakka Islands Point

    MIP Coastal Hammock
    1. Address:1289 Campbell St.
      Port Charlotte, FL 33953
    Amenities:
    1. Trail - Unpaved
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