Oscar Scherer State Park

Recreation

1843 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

Sarasota

Description

This park's large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in Florida to view Florida scrub-jays, a dwindling-numbered species found only in Florida. The birds are abundant in this 1,381-acre park. In addition to viewing wildlife, a wide variety of other land-based and water-based recreational activities awaits you. There is always something to do at Oscar Scherer State Park.

Get to know Oscar Scherer State Park

The park provides opportunities for canoeing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, camping and wildlife viewing. Visitors looking for wildlife will find that early and late in the day are the best times to enjoy the park.

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