Great park for the little one to run out all his energy. There is plenty of shade from the Florida…read moreheat and even a water mister for the kids to run through. Parking is a bit strange. Maybe, because like the park itself, it is all on side streets or side parking lots that almost feel they are not part of the park.

I love Payne Park…read more I do NOT like too many of the people that use it. Recently, the number of unsupervised kids that are riding their bikes, scooters, and electric do dads are inconsiderate with their use of the sidewalks, their total lack of attention to their surroundings and other people. These kids need more adult supervision and parents need to take more time teaching them manners. I also am taking exception to the growing number of pet owners that think THEIR dogs don't need to be properly trained, leashed, or picked up after. The 5 O'Clock group of owners that let their dogs off theie leads and let them just take over a section of the park is non-sense. Read the signs. That is not acceptable. On several occasions, while just walking I have been run up on by dogs showing their teeth. I stop, sayd nice doggy and then move on. But some day, if I do get bit by one of these unruly monsters, their entiled owners will owe me money they haven't even made yet. I would like to see more of a park police presence for a while to get the kids and dog owners back to being decent people. And to the people that are feeding the ducks and squirrels, STOP. Read the signs. You aren't doing the wildlife any favors by feeding them and you aren't doing the other people that use the park any favors either. Payne Park is beautiful; a great place to enjoy the out of doors and the wonderful weather in Sarasota. Kids and Pet owners don't have the right to ruin the experience for everyone else. Oh, and teenagers, we know you are smoking pot there. Move away from the popular walking areas. Your weed smell like skunk butt.

Fitness trail. Nine basket disc golf course. Basketball court. Walking trail. Fields…read more Not clear what differentiate Wellfield Park from Pinebrook Park. It all seems to link up. Curry Creek Park East just up the road a bit but you have to go super close when you grt close because there is barely a driveway..

Paved road is nice and easily acceptable for a stroller. Enjoy the small little board walk that…read moregoes out into the lake and even got to see a gator! Enjoyed walking / running here , I would come back more often if it was closer to where I lived.

Love this park for walking around the expensive lake on the paved 1.4 mile trail, looking at and…read morephotographing the myriad of wildlife from squirrels, turtles and every kind of bird to resident alligators. Open until 9pm daily. There are also four ball fields nearby. There is a disc golf course open until 6pm, a fishing pier, plenty of shade to sit in and a large playground. Plenty of parking at the entrance. Note that the squirrels are used to humans and will follow you around :)

Best park around! Clean, safe and usually busy! They have everything from a playground, bathrooms,…read morepergola, dog park, baseball park, soccer field, disc golf, golf cart sized sidewalks and so many paths. Through the Lakewood Ranch website you can find weekly events and activities at the park! Saturday morning in the Fall & Winter, MVP Sports and Social do a disc golf league and it's so fun and community focus!

This park is beautiful! It is one of the most fun parks that I have been to since moving here…read more The trails are all so lovely and picturesque! The views, lakes, springs, trees, and vines are all just so beautiful. You can spend a whole day walking all of these beautiful trails! If you are a photographer looking for a great photo shoot, then this would be the place!

Was here last week. Totally forgot to catalog my first Catfish! It's crazy how many years i cone…read morehere n never catch one. Always come home with like bluegills n a random tilapia. You can see the catfish all over the lake just swimming by your bait n just testing you lol there's a crap ton of them near the pier but you gotta be careful cuz there's tons of alligators there to. I pulled out a nice size Catfish n then lost my second one to a damn alligator! Im happy the line broke cuz if i had lost my Shakespeare rod to i would've been more pissed! I got lucky n the couple nearby gave their bluegills. Went home happy with 1 catfish n 4 bluegills. Shared tips n bait store locations with a family camping there to. I wish the park entrance dude sold worms. It would be extra money for the park. I kept the catfish for a couple days in my aquarium, but he wouldn't take to it. I fillet his ass with the other fish. Doing fish tacos later. I used night crawlers from bass pro n sprayed them with-garlic sent to amplify the smell. I will try my homemade punch bait next tome. I found something tasty for them. Oh yeah, i caught some ghost shrimps in a cup but let them go. They look like glass at first then they moved around nicely. They are at grass edge, i do not recommend you get close to the edge!! Use a fishing rod n tie a water bottle or cup at the end with bait in it. I use catfish punch. Please don't let your pets get near the edge either. Gattor follow u when you are near water. Keep track of your kids!

This is place is wonderful. It's somewhat hard to find being right off the interstate before the…read moreSunshine Skyway, but that makes it pretty easy to get to. For fellow parents, here's my review of the playground: *Great shade - both natural canopy coverages and a canvas screen over the playground. Very important for any FL playground. *Great play equipment - swings (for big and small kids), slides, things to climb. New and well maintained. *Beautiful scenery - right by the water, stunning views. *Safety - I like the foot traffic the disc golf and picnic tables brings, so it's not too desolate feeling I have seen families and other groups gather here and it seems ideal for that. Use one of the many picnic tables or bring folding chairs, bring some food, and you've got a great day by the water. People also seem to love the disc golf course - someone told me it's the only course in St. Petersburg. This is excellent land-use by the city government because it seems to attract a lot of people and seems like a low-cost, eco-friendly way to provide recreation for people. My only feedback for the city is 1) plant even more trees by the playground for even more shade and 2) upgrade the trash cans - the squirrels easily get in them and drag trash out.

Great sunsets from this park, on the southern-facing little beach (there is a narrow sandy beach…read morewhen the tide isn't up). This is our neighborhood park. Lucky us!

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunset. The views were amazing, the atmosphere was peaceful,…read moreand it was a great spot to spend some time outdoors. "

Four stars because the park is great, but make sure you park in the designated parking area and not…read moreany space for the office park. Tow company "too late towing" has guys sitting by the bathrooms and as soon as you're out of site they run to get their trucks and tow you. $220. If you return to your vehicle while it is still in the process of being towed, the tow truck driver must agree to lower the vehicle and can only charge you up to one-half of the posted rate for the towing or removal service. Fla. Stat. § 715.07(2)(a)(3). If the tow truck operator does not agree to do this, your vehicle may have been illegally towed.

Customer service here is great! They have a great selection of used and new discs. Highly recommend!read more

This used to be a park which was very relaxing, now we have a drummer that comes and practice…read moreduring the weekends, which anybody that lives closer can not enjoy there own backyard because of the loud noise. So if you are looking to have a quiet and relaxing day this is no longer that park

We love this park! Only wish they had a restroom available so that we would not have to leave and…read morecome back to resting playing.