Urfer Family Park

4012 Honore Ave., Sarasota

Also features: fitness equipment (outdoor), paved fitness trail, nature trail, boardwalk overlooking wetlands, and the historical Dr. C.B. Wilson House. This park offers outdoor reservable space/pavilions. Visit scgov.net (keyword reservations) or contact 941-861-PARK (7275).

HISTORY IN THE PARK: DR. C.B. WILSON HOUSE OPEN HOUSES

June-Dec. / All ages / Fee: Free / C.B. Wilson House / Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

ACTIVITIES

FITNESS IN THE PARK: FIT AS A FIDDLE FOR 50-PLUS

Year-round / Ages: Adults / Fee: Free / Pavilion / Friday, 9-10 a.m. Looking for an opportunity to get a little fresh air and meet new people? Increase your sense of well-being and quality of life through gentle exercise and companionship in a beautiful natural setting. This is a gentle workout and not for advanced fitness buffs. For details, call 941-861-5000.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FALL WILDFLOWER WALK

Oct. 14 / Ages: Adults / Fee: Free / Pavilion / Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m. October is the best month for wildflowers in Florida! Bring your camera, or just come along for the beauty of it! Join a parks naturalist for a pleasant walk along 1.5 miles of paved and unpaved trails. You will visit a pine flatwoods and the edges of two different wetlands, where you will see a variety of wildflowers, blooming grasses and trees full of fall berries. We recommend participants wear appropriate shoes for walking paved and uneven shell trails. Additional recommended items to bring are camera, binoculars, drinking water, sun protection and insect repellent. For details, call 941-861-5000.