This was our first time here and there is so much more to explore! We drove all the way to the…read morepoint and parked in the lot. There are portable bathrooms there and a lot of small beaches. We walked and stopped and enjoyed the water! We brought the bike and scooter and stroller but didn't get a chance to use them this time although there are plenty of good sidewalks to use! We will be back!

One of my favorite places to visit. From natural trails, tree canopies, various elevation, changes,…read moreand steps to a view of the bay and Sandi beaches. This is a must see if you are an outdoor person and love hiking or you'd like to just explore some of the plant life in history or you wanna launch a kayak or maybe wind sail this is a fantastic park.

Love bird key park. It's on the smaller size but that's what makes it so nice! There's a walkable…read morearea into the water, wide sidewalk, greenery, water fountains, parking lot, and a shaded large picnic table. So perfect for anyone looking to park and walk the bridge or to enjoy the scenery without being overcrowded.

Every time we visit Sarasota, we love to turn off the Ringling Bridge and park at Bird Key Park and…read morewalk around looking at the water, the birds, the trees, and the Ringling Bridge. There is a nice paved walkway to the bridge. The tourists and locals love to walk down there and just hang out under the bridge. The views are great!! There are benches along the way to rest. The park is well taken care of and very popular with ealkets and runners and fishermen.. The parking is along the waterfront with a lot of parking spaces. You can walk your dogs as long as you clean up after them. We usually go there in the morning and again in the evening. Beautiful photo ops also.

Cute little community park! Has benches on the trail and a picnic table! You can also see some…read morewildlife

James L. Patton community park is a cute little area nestled inside of Lakewood Ranch…read more There's a gorgeous wooden bridge that has a waterway under it filled with blooming water lilies, and a winding cement path great for walking or jogging. This is one of the nicest parks in LWR. Not to mention there is a play area for children and restrooms open to the public.

Great park with some shaded trails & some out in the full sun. There are several ponds to walk…read morearound & this park backs up to Green Brook Adventure park. Lots of wildlife to check out besides herons, different birds & we saw an Eagle! Trying to figure out if there are alligators in the ponds or not! This place has plenty of parking & is not crowded. Seems to be well-kept & clean!

WOW. What a cute park. There are benches to sit on around the two lakes as well as nice paved…read morepaths. Saw so many different kinds of birds. Definitely enjoyed my time here. One of the best parks I've been to so far ( in my opinion) .

Never heard of this place. Met some friends who have been here several times…read more Definitely a hidden gem. See the photos for its history, etc, but there are cute cabins to rent , an outpost ( food, drinks, souvenirs and bait sold; I had a root beer float); nightly entertainment, and plenty of chairs for relaxing. Saw a few carloads of ? College aged kids parking and getting ready for some early evening fishing. Just a fun and relaxing place to visit.

What a hidden gem! Absolutely loved this place. Found it on here looking for a sweet spot to take…read moreour son fishing. Hit the jackpot with a full restaurant and live music and natures beauty with a gorgeous sunset! Highly recommend

Beautiful quiet park along side the Manatee river and the Ft. Hamer bridge…read more Nice to sit at a picnic table to admire the sunset or watch all of the boating activities if not launching one! So glad this green space has been preserved in ever expanding Parrish.

Went to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch and it is such a cute spot to walk around. There is a…read moregreat mix of shopping and restaurants, and everything is right on the water, which makes it even better. It is a very cool place to hang out and just take your time. We went over Christmas and it was decorated so cute, which made it even more special. The water views are beautiful, the area is very clean, and the overall vibe is just really nice. I cannot wait to go back and check out more of the businesses there. Such a cool spot.

It's so dreamy every time I visit Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch…read more I visited today most recently for their Sunday farmers market which goes from 9-2pm. Lots of vendors, families, and very dog friendly. Waterside Place has something for everyone. Here's a list of some types of their businesses off the top of my head: Forked: Breakfast Brunch Quincy's Lobster Roll - coming soon Osteria 500 - Italian Duck donuts Brewery Coffee shop Seafood restaurant Kore - Korean steakhouse Boutiques Kilwin's ice cream IV Spa Barber shop Hair salon Italian market coming soon This is just some of what I remember In addition, there is a spot for entertainment, lots of cushy areas to sit down, playground area, walking path, and very dog friendly Around it are apartments and villas in the area and it's in the middle of the Lakeshore Ranch home developments It's a great area to visit with lots of areas to park and a great place to hang out for friends and family. Will definitely keep on coming back to see all they have to offer!

I love walking to this park from my house. It's fairly small and focused right on the water front…read more There are a couple of sandy coves right on the bay. Sometimes people fishing. There's also a big grassy area with some benches. Some people walk their dogs and other people relaxing. A fairy nice spot that is a good place to relax. It's not very big so don't expect too much. Boat park is right there too

This is a super cute park. It has a few benches and chances are you'll see a pelican or two. ( they…read moreflew away before I could take the photo ) I like that you can walk on the sand and touch the water here also, or just casually tan or have a picnic on a blanket. Very nice atmosphere.