Myakka River State Park - Sarasota's Largest Natural Area
The Myakka River State Park located inland in Sarasota County on SR 72 is one of Floirda's largest and most diverse parks. Featuring 58 square miles of wetlands, pines, hammocks and waterways. Scenic drive, canoeing, fishing, and boating.
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Myakka River State Park
January 18, 2012
The Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and most important natural area in the Floirda Southwest. Developed in 1934 as a Civilian Conservation Corps project, it remains mostly intact.
The Myakka River flows through the parks 58 square miles and represents a buffer region between prairies, pines and hammocks, and wetlands.
Numerous recreational facilities include canoeing, horseback riding, boating, fishing, camping and hiking.
Myakka River State Park
13208 SR 72
Sarasota, Florida 34241
(941) 361-6511
http://www.FloridaStateParks.org