Englewood

Exploring Englewood

While Englewood is densely populated, straddling Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, its historic core is on Dearborn Street near the shores of Lemon Bay.

It enjoys a parade of conservation properties along the shores of Lemon Bay and up the tidal waters of Oyster Creek.

One of Southwest Florida’s few Florida State Forests lies to the west, and a Florida State Park sits at the tip of Manasota Key just offshore.

Extensive paddling opportunities along with many parks and bike paths make this an enjoyable place to play outdoors.

Trails and Parks near Englewood

Amberjack Environmental Park At Amberjack Environmental Park in Rotonda, explore a surprising meld of scrub and mangrove habitats along the high ground of the Cape Haze Peninsula.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park A popular recreation destination for local residents, Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park also encompasses significant uplands along Oyster Creek.

Cape Haze Pioneer Trail A legacy of Florida's early phosphate mining, the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail now provides a protected greenway through a very residential corner of Charlotte County.

Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park The northern terminus of the Cape Haze Pioneer Trail provides a place to bike and hike and a bit of regional history.

Cedar Point Environmental Park Where Oyster Creek flows into Lemon Bay, Cedar Point Environmental Park protects a spectrum of coastal habitats along a wildlife-rich peninsula ready for exploration on foot.

Don Pedro Island State Park Imagine your own private island: a sweep of bright white sand along the shallows of the Gulf of Mexico. That's Don Pedro Island, a Florida State Park that is mostly offshore.

Duisberg Nature Trail On Manasota Key at Blind Pass, south of Venice, the Fred Duisberg Nature Trail is a gentle meander on boardwalks through a mangrove forest along Lemon Bay to a scenic overlook.

Gordon Smith Memorial Trail A short and scenic loop trail on easy terrain, the Gordon Smith Memorial Trail showcases mesic flatwoods, a predominant ecosystem in Myakka State Forest.

Lemon Bay Park Explore the edges of Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve in this Sarasota County Park with more than 4 miles of trails - including accessible trails - winding through coastal habitats.

Manasota Scrub Preserve A Sarasota County preserve established for the Florida scrub-jay, Manasota Scrub Preserve has a 1.5 mile loop in 145 acres of scrubby flatwoods.

Myakka State Forest Along the southwestern Gulf Coast of Florida, Myakka State Forest offers an extensive trail network along the Myakka River basin, with tent camping under the stars.

Myakka State Forest North Loop Winding across open prairies of palmettos, the North Loop Trail at Myakka State Forest offers views of pine flatwoods and glimpses of the Myakka River.

Myakka State Forest South Loop Circling vast prairies amid pine flatwoods and depression marshes, the South Loop in Myakka State Forest provides a sense of perspective along the Myakka River basin.

Oyster Creek Environmental Park Along the northern shore of a mangrove-lined creek, Oyster Creek Environmental Park offers gentle hiking trails with interpretive stops beneath old-growth slash pines.

Shamrock Park The southern terminus for a greenway spanning from Sarasota to Venice, Shamock Park is a draw for birders with its resident Florida scrub-jays.

Stump Pass Beach State Park At the south tip of Manasota Key, Stump Pass Beach State Park sits at just the right angle to collect seashells like a scoop, so early risers have great shelling

Venetian Waterway Park Featuring concrete paths on both sides of the Venetian Waterway, this linear trail system provides breezy waterfront views along the length of Venice.

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