Sarasota County parks are day-use areas that generally open around 6:00 a.m. and close at sunset unless posted otherwise, and county beaches close at sunset. Being in a county park after posted closing hours is prohibited. Individual parks post their own hours, and overnight use requires specific permission.
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources operates the county's parks, preserves and beaches as day-use facilities. Many parks and nature centers, such as Lemon Bay Park and Shamrock Park, are open from 6:00 a.m. to sunset, and county beaches close at sunset. Hours are posted at each park entrance, and remaining in a park or beach after posted closing hours is prohibited under the county's park rules. Overnight camping and after-hours use are allowed only where specifically designated or permitted. Because posted hours vary by site, visitors should check the individual park's listing before visiting. This applies to Sarasota County-operated parks; municipal parks inside the cities set their own hours.
Entering or remaining in a county park or beach after posted closing hours is a violation of park rules and may result in a trespass warning or citation from park rangers or the sheriff's office.
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