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Parks and Recreation Highlights

This collection highlights diverse outdoor spaces across the Sarasota and Bradenton area, ranging from the 15-acre Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to the 1.5-mile Bradenton Riverwalk. It includes freshwater recreation at Lake Manatee State Park, saltwater fishing at Ken Thompson Park, and specialized flora at Palma Sola Botanical Park. The list covers waterfront parks with boat ramps, urban green spaces like Five Points Park, and golfing facilities on Anna Maria Island.

Parks and Recreation Highlights — Map
A

Bayfront Park

Waterfront green space featuring a children's splash pad, playground, and walking paths. It houses the Marina Jack marina and offers views of Sarasota Bay and the Ringling Causeway.
TheGridExe / CC BY-SA 4.0
B

Bradenton Riverwalk

Bradenton Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile-long public green space located along the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, between Business US 41 and…
Ebyabe / CC BY-SA 3.0
C

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.
D

Centennial Park

A primary boat launch point for Sarasota Bay featuring multiple ramps, a fishing pier, and the Tenth Street boat dock.
E

Five Points Park

A central urban park in downtown Sarasota featuring a circular layout with benches and historical markers, often serving as a venue for community gatherings.
F

Ken Thompson Park

Located on City Island near Mote Marine Laboratory, this park offers a fishing pier, boat ramps, and nature trails through mangrove forests.
G

Village Green

A residential recreational area and golf facility located in Sarasota.
H

Key Royale Golf Club

A private, member-owned nine-hole golf course located on Anna Maria Island featuring a clubhouse and dining facilities.
Carol VanHook / CC BY-SA 2.0
I

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a botanical garden located at 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida, United States.
SRsvekis / CC BY-SA 4.0
J

Manatee Mineral Springs Park

Manatee Mineral Springs Park is a neighborhood park located in Bradenton, Florida. The park is named after a natural spring at the location.
K

Lake Manatee State Park

Situated on the south shore of Lake Manatee, this park provides facilities for freshwater fishing, camping, and hiking through pine flatwoods.
L

Manasota Lemon Bay Fishing Dock

A public wooden pier providing access for fishing and wildlife viewing over the waters of Lemon Bay.
M

Manasota Lemon Bay Fishing Dock

A public wooden pier providing access for fishing and wildlife viewing over the waters of Lemon Bay.
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