Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Sarasota

Bethany C. • March 26, 2013The koi pond at Marie Selby gardens is spectacular. The gardens are quiet and relaxing. Be sure to check out the tea shop, and don't forget the mosquito repellant!

Bridget S. • March 17, 2017Peaceful, clean place to walk, as well as a great place to take kids. Their playground equipment is top notch.

Brooke S. • March 17, 2015Love!!! Super nice public bathrooms! They are new and very clean!

Shane Y. • May 15, 2017Great place to take a walk. Open gym and weights are free, swimming is reasonably priced.

Tatyana S. • August 17, 2011this historic neighborhood is so charming. visit the independent cinema for great films and choose from the many great restaurants all on this street.

Sheila U. • January 2, 2014The Shore Christmas Eve outdoor service was amazing and a must every year! Don't miss it in 2014!

Marian C. • February 27, 2012Great place to have a party! Or just walk around, take the kids to the park.

Gillian's P. • October 15, 2012Have. Great day

Jonathan S. • January 29, 2013You can get here on the sightseeing cruise from the Mote Aquarium.

Travis J. • September 24, 2018Amazing fishing here! Have got quite a few sharks here

Gillian's P. • September 15, 2012Great Day at the beach Stop by Gillians Deli for lunch the sandwiches are great

Robin • November 29, 2014It is a great place to walk thru, with plenty of nice spots to rest and enjoy nature. Beautifully landscaped and very informative animal presentations

Koryn • March 17, 2019Beautiful! Could do with some vending machines/food & restrooms

Jordan H. • July 18, 2017Best park to catch Pokémon (especially rare ones) ❣️

Taryn A. • March 7, 2013Great dog park in SRQ. Love the small dog area. There are always lots of little pups there!

Ann L. • January 8, 2014Definitely do the docent tour of the house! Worth every penny!

Will L. • December 29, 2016Great playground for kids, really nice tennis courts and a good spot for walking your dog.

Carlos F. • November 16, 2013Great beach. We loved how peaceful it was.

Craig N. • June 25, 2016Beautiful park but some sketchy people hang out also

Olivia D. • April 3, 2018This is the best spot on the key to catch the sunset. They just installed a flag pole and it’s pretty special to watch the American flag come down at sunset. ✌🏽❤️

Jeff S. • January 9, 2013Amazing beach. It's #1 in the US for a reason.

Kim D. • July 14, 2016I suppose most people go for the contemporary playground; I go there for the small trails through the property. It's a great place to walk. Has a fitness trail as well.

Brenda D. • March 27, 2017Lots of parking,close to village,wide beach with gorgeous white sand!A nearby sandbar offers sanddollars.

DjTosk • September 1, 2013Nice sunset view

Aristides M. • August 4, 2019The sunset 🌅

Nic B. • May 12, 2021Easy & free parking. Love it!

K B. • April 3, 2015There's a few parking areas but the correct address is: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle (N Cattlemen Road) Where all of the Local & US Rowing Events & the 2017 World Rowing Championships will take place

Leslie L. • June 24, 2014What a great place to walk. Awesome cardiovascular motivating hillsides!

Jeanie D. • May 11, 2014Beautiful beaches. Not crowded. White sand. No shells

Fubar t. • March 5, 2011Nice park for sports but not much for little kids.