Welcome to The Legacy Trail and Venetian Sarasota County, Florida THE LEGACY TRAIL VENETIAN WATERWAY PARK Waterway Park, two of the most popular The Legacy Trail is the largest public recreation project ever The Venetian Waterway Park trail is 10 miles in length recreational areas in Sarasota County. Thousands constructed in Sarasota County. At more than 10 miles in and follows along both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway. of walkers, joggers and cyclists use these trails every length, the trail offers one of the best ways to experience At the northern terminus, trail users can access historic THE LEGACY TRAIL & what makes Sarasota County the jewel of Florida’s gulf coast. downtown Venice, which features shopping, restaurants and month to exercise, connect with nature or just relax. cultural attractions, including the Venice Public Library, the Venice Museum and Archives, the Venice Art Center and Sarasota County has something for everyone: the Trailheads the Venice Community Center. No. 1 beach in America (2011), Siesta Beach; great VENETIAN WATERWAY PARK Culverhouse Nature Park Trailhead shopping, fine dining, many cultural attractions 7301 McIntosh Road, Sarasota Trailheads This 82-acre park site is located in the community of Palmer Ranch. and, of course, the most beautiful sunsets anywhere. This park provides nature trails, a community garden, picnic areas, VABI (Venice Area Beautification Inc.) Trailhead a portable restroom and parking. This site does not currently have The best part is that virtually all of it is accessible MAP GUIDE 257 North Tamiami Trail, Venice water available. The Legacy Trail links to the Venetian Waterway Park (VWP) from the trails. Legacy Trail Parking located near the historic Venice Train Depot at the Venice Avenue 7905 McIntosh Road, Sarasota Bridge, here trail users can continue south on the VWP mainland Parking area with access to the trail. Restrooms and water are not trail to Shamrock Park and Nature Center or cross the Intracoastal available at this location. Waterway to the VWP island-side trail and south to Caspersen Beach Park. It is about 15 miles from the Legacy Trail’s beginning point near Osprey Junction Trailhead Sawyer Loop Road in Sarasota to Venetian Waterway Park and its 939 E. Bay St., Osprey southern trailheads at Caspersen Beach Park or Shamrock Park. This 10-acre park site is located adjacent to The Legacy Trail and has Trail Etiquette and Rules parking and picnic areas. A portable restroom and water fountain Caspersen Beach Trailhead The Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park trails are used by 4100 Harbor Drive, Venice also are available at this site. thousands of walkers, joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters every Oscar Scherer State Park Caspersen Beach Park is recognized as one of the best shelling month. The rules are designed to ensure that everyone is able 1843 S. Tamiami Trail , Osprey beaches in this area. Visitors can enjoy a 20-minute walk through to enjoy all the features of the trails safely. Trail users should Caspersen’s nature trail, which winds through a coastal hammock. Oscar Scherer State Park offers plenty of parking, picnic facilities, remember the three “C’s” of trail use: Amenities include 9,000 feet of beach, 1,100 feet of boardwalk, rustic nature trails and overnight camping. a playground, kayak launch, dune walkovers, restrooms and a Courtesy – Stay to the right; let others pass on your left; Laurel Park Trailhead picnic area. announce you are “passing on the left.” 509 Collins Road, Laurel Shamrock Park Trailhead Consideration – When the trail is crowded, slow down; pull Laurel Park offers a walking/fitness trail, tennis and basketball courts, off the trail to chat. playgrounds, restrooms, a large picnic pavilion, several smaller picnic 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice shelters and a community garden, as well as access to the Sandra Sims Shamrock Park and Nature Center offers more than 80 acres Control – Cyclists and in-line skaters should be in control Terry Community Center. of natural area land providing opportunities for nature study, and obey the 15 mph speed limit at all times. Nokomis Park Trailhead educational hikes and environmental programs as well as facilities for active recreation. Amenities include restrooms, picnic tables, a 234 Nippino Trail East, Nokomis pavilion, playground, basketball courts and tennis courts. • Trails are open for use from sunrise to sunset. Nokomis Community Park is 17 acres of beautiful park space with restrooms, a kayak launch, a covered basketball court, two sand • The speed limit on the trail is 15 mph. volleyball courts, two tennis courts, a covered stage, multipurpose • Motorized vehicles are prohibited. field, a fishing pier, covered picnic shelters with grills, a covered children’s playground and a one-half mile shell-mix walking trail with • Pets are allowed on a maximum 6-foot leash. fitness workout stations. • No littering. Patriots Park Trailhead • Cyclists under the age of 16 must wear a helmet. 800 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice • A complete list of rules can be found at all trailheads. Patriots Park offers restrooms, picnic tables and benches. The park is also home to a paved courtyard dedicated to veterans of world wars, first responders, the victims of 9/11 and heroes everywhere. Sarasota County Venice Train Depot Trailhead Home to Siesta Beach, 303 E. Venice Ave., Venice the No. 1 Beach in the USA, 2011 The Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park and historic Venice Train Depot is the perfect spot to host a party, meeting or special event. This unique facility also houses a small museum with displays native Friends of The to the Venice area and the locomotive industry. 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