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Urfer Family Park
4000 Honore Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34233


Urfer Family Park Factoids:
  • 55 Acres
  • Accessibilty
  • Combination of recreation areas and 2 miles of easy nature trails
  • Paved and unpaved trails
  • Home to the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House

Trail Map:


Rules and Regulations:
  • Hours: 6 AM - 10 PM
  • Dogs must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6 foot leash
  • No soliciting
  • No open fires
  • No camping
  • No glass

Amenities:
  • Accessibility
  • Boardwalks
  • Picnic pavilion (reservations 941-861-7275)
  • Fitness trail with exercise equipment
  • Historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House tours
  • Interpretive signage
  • Sheltered picnic tables
  • 2 separate age-appropriate playgrounds 
  • Restrooms
  • "You are Here" indicators on maps

Insider Tips:
  • Family friendly 
  • Not as much wildlife as other parks
  • There's not much to see at the scenic overlook
  • Most birding can be found at small lake

What to Expect:
  • Scenery
  • Wildlife


Boardwalk to the Observation Deck


Early morning fog along the easy nature trail unpaved paths.

Picnic Pavilion


Picnic table, parcour fitness station and water fountain.

Fitness Life Trail


Historic Pine Shores Trailer Park Chimney and Fireplace

2 playground areas - one for toddlers and one for teens




Massive spider web that I nearly walked into.


Red-winged Blackbird


Glossy Ibis


Mottled ducks - male on left and female on right.


And then there were the Grackles...
Bull with an attitude reclining on an adjoining farm.
Saw me with my camera then refused to make eye contact.







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