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Discover our parks and search by amenities here! Whether you are an avid swimmer, or tennis player, you can fulfill all of your fitness needs with in our listed facilities below. We also highly encourage you to rent our facilities for your next event. Give us a call today at 941-263-6FUN(386)!
Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex
2650 Waldemere Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
941-263-6REC(732)
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This City park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trails and dog park.
Lido Beach Pool & Pavilion
400 Ben Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-263-6REC(732)
Parking within walking distance to the beach. There are restrooms, a 25-meter lap swimming pool, and new concession stand. Pets are prohibited in the park and on the public beaches unless trained as a service animal.
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 John Rivers (34th) Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
941-263-6562
Dedicated to providing residents with a safe, clean, affordable and modern recreational facility to enjoy a multitude of activities designed for all age groups. Formerly known as “The Rec,” we are a community anchor for your recreation needs and strive to serve our great community daily. Our 13 acres and 44,000 square foot, state of the art facility will provide you with the top quality recreation experience you have been looking for. We offer many great programs, and our facility features a fitness center, gym, game room, computer lab, family pool and splash pad, rental rooms and much more! Our outdoor park makes our complex complete and features a basketball court, fitness trail, two pavilions, covered playgrounds and amphitheater. We now host Sarasota’s only public turf multi-sport field!
Payne Park Tennis Center
2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237
941-263-6640
The Tennis Center has 12 Har-Tru Hydrogrid tennis courts, hitting wall, covered bench seating, a locker room with showers, offers lessons/clinics, tournaments, and evening play on lit courts.
Payne Skate Park
2110 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-263-6FUN(386)
Enjoy at your own risk. For further information please reference Florida Statute #316.0085