Sarasota Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park

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Myakka River State Park is a Florida State Park, that is located nine miles east of Interstate 75 in Sarasota County and a portion of southeastern …

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4.5/5 · 3,428 reviews
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Dec 10, 2024
So disappointed. Called ahead to see if the boat tour was running. Nobody answered the phone. I checked the website which gave the days/hours the tour was running. BUT , the boat tour was not runn… Full review by Melissa D
Oct 2, 2024
Retirement is just this good! After dropping off our car for servicing, we decided to get some exercise and walk around Myakka River State Park. Even after lots of rain from a tropical storm followed… Full review by Marti S
Aug 18, 2024
A recent hurricane has flooded ALL the trails and the skywalk. Basically you can have access to the main road, but all the scenery is mostly flooded and the water is moving pretty quick so you won’t … Full review by MoverShakerUSA
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Myakka River State Park, centered around the gushing, eponymous river, is one of the best parks in the state and offers plenty of activitie…
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Facts

Located:Manatee and Sarasota counties, Florida, USA
Established:February 18, 1941
Area:37,000 acres (150 km²)

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I just read your review about Myakka State Park. You mentioned that you liked other similar parks better. Can you give us …
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I just read your review about Myakka State Park. You mentioned that you liked other similar parks better. Can you give us the names of those parks? Thx, Rita
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You may have mistaken for another review?? I actually do not know many state parks in Florida, but we did enjoy this one and will return on a nicer day for sure
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Answer by Mike F · Feb 8, 2024
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is the park open?
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Update..just heard it reopened 12/19
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We are looking into renting a golf cart to move around the state park. Is this allowed?
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We didn't see any ATV's or Golf Carts while we were there. You would have to check with the park rules. It would be perfect if they did .Roads are quiet and people drive slow. We spent …
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We didn't see any ATV's or Golf Carts while we were there. You would have to check with the park rules. It would be perfect if they did .Roads are quiet and people drive slow. We spent a week riding our bikes around the park and loved it.
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Answer by · Jul 10, 2022
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