Oscar Scherer State Park
Osprey, Florida
8 miles away
"Venice residents and visitors use the park for camping, biking, and wildlife viewing without a long drive. It is a convenient stop before or after time on the Gulf Coast."
A scenic Sarasota-area park known for scrub habitat, paddling, camping, and wildlife watching.
HikingBirdwatchingKayakingCampingBiking
View park detailsCharlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Punta Gorda, Florida
42 miles away
"Venice visitors often make the drive south for fishing and kayaking in a less developed coastal setting. The preserve provides a strong contrast to the city’s beach-focused recreation."
A vast coastal preserve of mangroves, estuaries, and wildlife along Charlotte Harbor.
KayakingFishingBirdwatchingBoatingWildlife Viewing
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