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KNIGHT TRAIL PARK

3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis

Also features: youth group camping. This park offers outdoor reservable space. Visit scgov.net (keyword reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

ACTIVITIES

TRAP, SKEET AND CLAY RANGE

Year-round / All ages / Fee: Varies / Trap, Skeet and Clay Range / Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sarasota Trap, Skeet and Clay Range is located at Knight Trail Park and includes four trap fields, three skeet fields and two clay courses. The range is home to the Scholastic Clay Target Program, which is designed to get school-aged boys and girls involved in shooting sports. For more information, visit sarasotatrapskeetandclays.com or call 311.

CAMPING

Year-round / Ages: Youth / Fee: $2 per person (minimum group size of six) / Primitive campgrounds / Availability varies Primitive tent camping available at designated campground. Restrooms available for campers. Camping is available to non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations that serve youth. For more information, including fees, schedule and camp rules, visit scgov.net (keywords Knight Trail). For reservations, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

LEKATCHKA ARCHERY CLUB

Year-round / All ages / Fee: Varies / Archery range / Member hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. / Public hours: second and fourth Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lekatchka Archery Club is a 50-acre family archery range located at Knight Trail Park. For more information, visit lekatchkaarchers.com or email LekatchkaArchery@yahoo.com.

OUTDOOR PISTOL AND RIFLE RANGE

Year-round / All ages / Fee: Adults - $13.11 per day and youth (under 18) - $9 (Fees are subject to change.) / Public pistol/rifle range / Wednesdays-Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Range distances: 7 yards – Handgun calibers only 12 yards – Handgun calibers only 25 yards – Handguns, rifles and shotguns (slugs only in shotguns) 50 yards – Handguns, rifles and shotguns (slugs only in shotguns) 100 yards – Rifles and shotguns (slugs only in shotguns) Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Adults other than parents/ guardians who are accompanying minors to the range must have a signed FWC release form for each visit. For more information, including range rules and minor release forms, visit scgov.net (keywords Knight Trail).

NATHAN BENDERSON PARK OFFERS YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES

• Boat ramp for small, non-motorized watercraft, rowboats and kayaks • Running/biking trail encircling the picturesque 400-acre lake • A full calendar of championship events, community causes and more • Equipment rentals • Picnic areas • Dog-friendly (leash required) Visit NathanBendersonPark.org or call 941-358-7275 for more information. See more events on page 20.