SA R A S OTA CO UNT Y PARK S, RECREATI ON AND NATUR AL RESOU R CES
WE LCOM E Hours: 6 a.m. to Sunset The Legacy Trail is a non-motorized multi-use trail, just under 20 miles in length, and extends from Venice to downtown Sarasota. Formerly a railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of unique habitats and includes a series of interpretive signs and stop stations. Multiple trailheads provide access and other amenities. The Legacy Trail has several connecting trails including the Venetian Waterway Park, and the North Port Connector via surface road pedestrian facilities such as bikes lanes.
GE T INVOLV E D – VOLUNTE E R! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. For more information, visit scgov.net/volunteer or call 311.
TR AIL E TIQU E T TE AND RU LES To ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, remember the three “Cs” of trail use: courtesy, consideration and control. • Speed limit 15 mph. • Warn before passing. • Pass left – single file. • 3-foot clearance when passing. • Bicycles yield to all others. • Do not block the trail. • Always stop and use crossing signals at road intersections. • Motorized vehicles are prohibited (e-bikes allowed).
We all have a responsibility to be good stewards. If you pack it in, remember to pack it out.
THE LE G AC Y T R A I L T R A I L H E A DS Venice Train Depot 303 E. Venice Ave., Venice
Payne Park 2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota
Osprey Junction Trailhead 939 E. Bay St., Osprey
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Patriots Park 800 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice
Legacy Trail Access-McIntosh Road 7905 McIntosh Road, Sarasota Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
VABI (Venice Area Beautification, Inc.) Office 257 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nokomis Riverview Park 251 Riverview Drive S., Nokomis
Culverhouse Nature Park 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Caspersen Beach Park 4100 Harbor Drive, Venice
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Nokomis Community Park 234 Nippino Trail E., Nokomis
VENE TIAN WATER WAY PARK TR AILHEADS
Ashton Trailhead 4301 Ashton Road, Sarasota
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Shamrock Park 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Sarasota Springs Trailhead 4012 Webber St., Sarasota Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center 509 Collins Road, Laurel Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pompano Trailhead 601 S. Pompano Ave., Sarasota Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Open 8 a.m. to Sunset (Entrance fee required.)
Skip Stasko Park 2101 Scenic Drive, Venice Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Parking is available at trailheads. Basketball
Community garden
Fishing pier
Pickleball
Restroom
Bike repair station
Disc golf
Fitness equipment
Picnicking
Tennis
Birding/wildlife viewing
Dog-friendly
(dogs must be leashed)
Indoor rental
Picnic shelter/ pavilion
Trail - paved
Canoe/kayak launch
Drinking water
Nature center
Playground
(outdoor)
Trail - unpaved Volleyball
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FRUITVILLE ROAD RINGLING BOULEVARD
Pompano Trailhead
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Pinecraft Park
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Payne Park
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Sarasota Springs Trailhead BEE RIDGE ROAD
Urfer Family Park
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WILKINSON ROAD
PROCTOR ROAD GYPSY STREET
Ashton Trailhead
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Learn more about the public transit routes and schedule by scanning the QR code or by visiting scgov.net.
Pinelands Reserve
EAST BAY STREET OLD VENICE ROAD
Scherer Thaxton Preserve
BLACKBURN POINT ROAD
Oscar Scherer State Park
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Learn more about The Legacy Trail’s connection to North Port by scanning the QR code or by visiting scgov.net/parks.
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The Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park feature 911 Emergency Location Markers, located on the center of the trail every 0.10 miles. In an emergency, call 911 and provide them with the location number (e.g., LT 0.00).
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Nokomis Riverview Park
ALBEE ROAD WEST
Nokomis Community Park
S U R FAC E ROAD R O UT E TO N OR TH P O R T CON N EC TION S
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GULF OF MEXICO
BORDER ROAD
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Patriots Park
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ALBEE FARM ROAD
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LAUREL ROAD
Laurel Park
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VABI Office
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SHAMROCK BOULEVARD
Skip Stasko Park
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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs and activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords ADA compliance).
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