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 bike 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 941-861-5000.
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. • E-bikes allowed. (Functional pedals required.) • No motorized vehicles allowed.
We all have a responsibility to be good stewards. If you pack it in, remember to pack it out.
T H E 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
PRNR 09/2026
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. (Pedestrian and bicycle access only)
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
Shamrock Park and Nature Center 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice
Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sarasota Springs Trailhead 4012 Webber St., Sarasota
Open 6 a.m. to Sunset
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.
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