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Sarasota County offers many different water access locations including 13 motorized boat launches and 29 non-motorized (kayak/canoe/paddleboard) launches.

Get out and enjoy Sarasota County’s waterways and coastal environment at a location near you! Explore new locations by trying different launches.

Blueways Paddling Guide

Bay Point Park (No Parking- Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:490 Lyons Bay Road
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
Bayfront Park Addition
1. Address:4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  Longboat Key, FL 34228
Amenities:
1. Basketball Court (Outdoor)
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
5. Fishing Pier
6. Grills
7. Pickleball Court (Outdoor/Dedicated)
8. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
9. Picnicking
10. Playground
11. Recreation Building
12. Restroom
13. Tennis
14. Trail - Paved
Blackburn Point Park
1. Address:800 and 421 Blackburn Point Road
  Osprey, FL 34229
Amenities:
1. Boat Ramp
2. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
3. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing
7. Fishing Pier
8. Grills
9. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
10. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
11. Picnicking
12. Restroom
13. Rowing Facility
14. Trail - Paved
15. Trail - Unpaved
Blind Pass Beach Park
1. Address:6725 Manasota Key Road
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Canoe/Kayak Launch
4. Fishing
5. Grills
6. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
7. Picnicking
8. Restroom
9. Swimming
10. Wildlife Viewing
Carlton Reserve (T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve)
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
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. Swimming
11. Trail - Unpaved
12. Wildlife Viewing
Cherokee Street Park
1. Address:67 Cherokee St.
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
2. Fishing Pier
3. Grills
4. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
5. Picnicking
Christopher Wheeler Park
1. Address:1300 Old Stickney Point Road
  Sarasota, FL 34242
Amenities:
1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
3. Fishing
4. Picnicking
Curry Creek Preserve (West Entrance)
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
Higel Marine Park
1. Address:1330 Tarpon Center Drive
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Boat Ramp
2. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
3. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Grills
6. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
7. Picnicking
8. Restroom
Indian Mound Park
1. Address:210 Winson Ave.
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Birding
2. Boat Ramp
3. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
4. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
5. Canoe/Kayak Launch
6. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
7. Fishing
8. Grills
9. Historical / Cultural Resource
10. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
11. Picnicking
12. Restroom
Lakeview Park
1. Address:7255 Hand Road
  Sarasota, FL 34241
Amenities:
1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
2. Disc Golf Course
3. Dog Park
4. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
5. Grills
6. Petanque Court
7. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
8. Restroom
Legacy Park
1. Address:395 E. Venice Ave.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
2. Canoe/Kayak Wash Station
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
4. Grills
5. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
6. Picnicking
7. Playground
8. Restroom
9. Trail - Paved
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
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
Loreto Court Bay Access
1. Address:800 Loreto Court
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Boat Ramp
2. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
3. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
Lyons Bay Park (No Parking; Pedestrian Access Only)
1. Address:600 Bayview Parkway
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Canoe/Kayak Launch
2. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
Manasota Beach Park
1. Address:8570 Manasota Key Road
  Englewood, FL 34223
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
5. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
6. Fishing
7. Grills
8. Lifeguard
9. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
10. Picnicking
11. Restroom
12. Swimming
13. Wildlife Viewing
Marina Park and Boat Ramp (Venice)
1. Address:301 E. Venice Ave.
  Venice, FL 34285
Amenities:
1. Boat Ramp
2. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
3. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
4. Picnicking
Nathan Benderson Park
1. Address:5851 Nathan Benderson Circle
  Sarasota, FL 34235
Amenities:
1. Bicycling
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Canoe/Kayak Launch
5. Dog-Friendly (Leash Required)
6. Fishing
7. Picnicking
8. Playground
9. Restroom
10. Rowing Facility
11. Trail - Paved
12. Trail - Unpaved
Nokomis Beach Park
1. Address:100 Casey Key Road
  Nokomis, FL 34275
Amenities:
1. Beach Access
2. Birding
3. Boat Ramp
4. Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels
5. Boat Ramps for Non-motorized Vessels
6. Canoe/Kayak Launch
7. Concession/Restaurant
8. Fishing
9. Fishing Pier
10. Grills
11. Historical / Cultural Resource
12. Lifeguard
13. Picnic Shelter / Pavilion
14. Picnicking
15. Playground
16. Restroom
17. Swimming
18. Volleyball Court (Sand)
19. Wildlife Viewing