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BIKING... Trails & Parks ~ Off-Road, Wilderness & Waterways!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
Legacy Trail |
Legacy Trail - Sarasota to Venice
Totaling more than 12 miles in length the trail runs from just south of the City of Sarasota to Venice
following the former CSX railroad corridor. It hosts 15 areas to stop, rest, learn about its history or just enjoy the
natural beauty surrounding the trail. The rest stops include 7 trailheads which offer access points with free parking.
The trailheads are located at Potter Park in Sarasota, Bay Street Park and Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Laurel
Park in Laurel, Nokomis Park in Nokomis, Patriots Park and the historic Venice Train Depot in Venice. In addition to
the trailheads, users will find eight rest station areas that offer restroom faculties and places to sit and relax. |
Venetian |
Venetian Waterway Park - Venice
The Venetian Waterway Park, Currently partially under construction, along the east bank of the
Intracoastal Waterway, will ultimately form over 9.2 miles of trail along both sides of the waterway for hiking,
biking, rollerblading or jogging around the city of Venice, Florida. It has walk ways, fishing dock, picnic areas,
exercise trail, boardwalk and butterfly gardens -- all miles away from noise pollution.
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Oscar Scherer |
Oscar Scherer State Park - Osprey
Trails meander through the park’s two distinct plant communities, pine and scrubby flatwoods. The park is particularly noted for its population of Florida Scrub-Jays, which are a threatened species.
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
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