Venice Myakka River Park

Awesome little park

What a surprise so close to home! My daughter was visiting from out of town and wanted to go to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota. Unfortunately, it is still closed due to hurricane Ian damage. I di...

Alligators AND manatees

We went about 7pm, and parked a little way past the bridge and walked back towards it. We stopped when we heard very distinct grunts in the river. We didn’t see anything, but heard lots of noise. We t...

Great hiking trails, and much, much more

First time, but not disappointed. Many trails to hike, and plenty of wildlife, if you know where to look. Birds, gators, wild boar, deer, and the list goes on. The Lake Boat Tour @ $20 pp, is a bit...

A hidden gem

At the east end of Laurel Road awaits a nifty little park that provides access to the Myakka River. Kayak launching is a breeze, picnic pavilion and restrooms are available.

Peaceful short walk

We went with our daughter and 10 year old grandson. We all had fun exploring the various overlooks of the river. The path is mainly paved except for some of the overlooks. The trail was only a little ...