Sarasota - Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park has 57-square miles of wildlife reserve containing a large variety of animal and plant species. The Myakka River is designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River. Visitors will enjoy the birdwalk or canopy walkway for the opportunity to view the oak-palm hammocks, pine forests and prairies. Deer and bobcats are prominent while alligators and wading birds inhabit the marshes around scattered throughout the 57 square miles of the park.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Myakka River State Park
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There are airboat and tram tours through different parts of the park, which allow visitors to get a unique view of the flora and fauna. Myakka River State Park also hosts educational and interpretative programs on the weekends.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
| Camping fee | $ 26.00 |
| Vehicle plus all occupants | $ 6.00 |
| Adult | $ 2.00 |
Airboat tours leave at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30.
The nature tram departs at 13:00 and 14:30
Admission does not include the tours.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Related Attractions
Crowley Museum & Nature Center
Crowley Museum & Nature Center is housed in an old Florida homestead featuring an environmental educational facility. One of the highlights when visiting Crowley are the nature walks. Staff members lead interpretative walks through the surrounding forest to teach about the various flora and fauna.
Crowley Museum & Nature Center
16405 Myakka Road
Sarasota, FL 34240-9192
United States
16405 Myakka Road
Sarasota, FL 34240-9192
United States
Phone 1 (941) 322-1000
Fax 1 (941) 322-1000
Hours
January 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
