Bee Ridge Park

BEE RIDGE PARK

4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota

Also features: sand volleyball. This park offers outdoor reservable space. Visit SarasotaCountyParks.com or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

SAND VOLLEYBALL

Year-round / Ages: 10 and up / Fee: Free / Sand volleyball courts / Daily, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Open play on five lighted courts. For details, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP

June-August / Ages: Entering sixth-eighth grade / All rooms / Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ACTIVITIES

THE RIDGE TEEN CENTER

School year / Ages: 12-17 / Fee: Free / Multiple locations / Monday-Friday, 2:30-7:30 p.m. and every other Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Ridge Teen Center provides a safe and supervised space where teens can engage in recreation, learning and fun. Teens will have the option of focusing on youth empowerment and well-being with activities such as tutoring, art projects, games and movies! Membership is required to enjoy The Ridge. Membership is free; parent must be present during registration.

COED SAND VOLLEYBALL

Year-round / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: Contact league / Sand volleyball courts / Dates and times vary

For play opportunities, cost and schedule, contact league representatives at 954-589-2180 or email info@sococlubsport.com.

COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Year-round / Ages: 18 and up / Fee: Varies / Softball fields / Sunday-Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.

Contact league representatives at coedballbeeridge@gmail.com for opportunities, cost and schedule.

COMMUNITY GARDENS IN PARKS

Year-round / Ages: 18 and up (under 18 must have adult supervision) / Garden / Daily, sunrise-sunset

Community gardens provide a place for individuals to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs. Gardeners can improve their families’ health and nutrition while reducing food costs. Community gardens also benefit the neighborhoods where they are located by utilizing open space and promoting a sense of community pride. For a $25 membership fee, gardeners receive a garden plot, basic gardening tools, soil testing, compost and water. If you are interested in reserving a plot in one of our community gardens, contact UF/IFAS Extension at Twin Lakes Park or call 941-861-7275.

The 2024 Summer Camp Guide includes more information about county camps. For more information, visit SarasotaCountyParks.com.

For more information and registration, visit SarasotaCountyParks.com or call 311.