Best parks and nature in Sarasota (US)

Pinecraft Park is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Whitaker Gateway Park is most popular around 5 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

A waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities, including boardwalks through mangroves and tidal marsh restoration areas. Boat access is by a concrete boat ramp with six lanes and four docks. The park has a restroom, playground, swing-set, picnic tables, and trails. Perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset, fish, or walk a leashed pet.

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Centennial Park is most popular around 10 AM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 25 min here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

Three double-lane boat ramps, picnic tables, leashed pets are allowed, perfect for canoe and kayak launching. Part of the community park complex: Includes the Lawn Bowling facility & the Bayfront John Chidsey Community Center. Public restrooms are available.

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North Water Tower Park is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Enjoy the playground, drinking fountain, and views of the water tower. Restrooms* can be open upon request. Allows leashed pets. *Open for reservations only.

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Nora Patterson Bay Island Park is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Beautiful views of Downtown Sarasota. Located under the North Bridge on Siesta Key. Park benches, picnic tables, fishing, and walking paths.

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Newtown Estates Park is most popular around 6 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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