Myakka River State Park is not that far from the white sandy beaches and provides the vactioner with some additional activities they won’t find anywhere else in the greater Sarasota area. Vacation condos on the beach, vacation homes, and beach cottages are great places to stay as a homebase for visiting the Myakka River State Park. Here is some information and links to the park for your vacation planning.
The park is located 9 miles E of I-75 at
13208 State Road 72,
Sarasota, FL USA 34241
Entrance fees are $6.00 per vehicle for 2 to 8 persons
The park is open everyday, 8:00 AM until Sunset
Things to do there:
- Hiking along the 39 miles of trails.
- Canoeing/kayaking on the Myakka River or on its lakes.
- Biking on the roads.
- Fishing opportunities.
- Birding Don’t miss the Birdwalk.
- Air Boat and Tram . Powerful and slow moving boat, leisurely tram ride.
- Horse Trail. Ride your own horse into the park’s wilderness backcountry.
- Florida Native Trees: Download a brochure on landscape choices.
- Picnic Areas: Designated on the brochure you receive when you arrive.
- Pavilions available for rent.
- Nature Trail: A leisurely 45 minute walk through a shady hammock. A spur trail takes you to the Canopy Walkway.
- Park Concessions: Rents bicycles, kayaks and canoes, sells snacks, sandwiches, field guilds and souvenirs.
- Scenic Drive: A 7- mile drive winds through shady hammocks, grassy marshes and along the Upper Lake.
- Visitor Center: Displays of wildlife and their habitats; also featuring the Myakka Movies.
- Park programs and events are scheduled throughout the year. Please check the Calendar Page for upcoming park programs.
- Birdwalk: A boardwalk out on the Upper Lake to enhance birding opportunities.
