Oscar Scherer State Park

  • Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229
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Phone:

+1 941 483 5956, 9414835956, +1

Website:

FloridaStateParks.org

Special events, campfire programs, guided tours, and 15 miles of trails add to the year round recreation offered here. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at designated pet sites for no additional fee. Dogs may not be left unattended, and ... more on DogFriendly.com

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The park rents canoes and kayaks for very reasonable rates. more on Epinions.com

The price isn't bad last time we was here it was $3.00 at the gate or if you stay in a site its like $25.00 a nite with electric. more on KidsPlayParks

Bathrooms were typical state park style, but freshly painted, very clean, and lots of hot water with great water pressure in the showers. more on TripAdvisor

The park rents canoes and kayaks for very reasonable rates. more on Epinions.com

The canoe rental was only $5 per hour at Oscar Scherer and well worth the money. more on Epinions.com

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Great location near uncrowded and beautiful beaches. Much nicer than the crowds near Tampa to the north, and Ft. Myers to the South. No sewer hookups, as in most state parks, but easy access to dump o ... more on TripAdvisor

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A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays, a threatened species found only in Florida. The park protects scrubby and pine flatwoods that were once widespread throughout Sarasota ... more on KidsPlayParks

i love this park but I use to live here as a child .my dad was a ranger here and the lake is great my kids love coming here. the price isn't bad last time we was here it was $3.00 at the gate or if you stay in ... more on KidsPlayParks

Great Amenities at Oscar Scherer State Park:

  • Hiking trails
  • Showers
  • Security lights
  • Water faucets
  • Programs
  • Vending machine
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Accessible fishing dock
  • Nature trails
  • Bike trail
  • Water fountains
  • Lake
  • Fishing guide
  • Accessible fishing
  • Accessible picnic area
  • Nature viewing area
  • Information station
  • Interpretive trails
  • Amphitheaters
  • Butterfly garden
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bbq/picnic area
  • Parking
  • Canoeing
  • Accessible hiking trails
  • Group picnic shelters
  • Swings
  • Pressurized water
  • Picnicing
  • Beach

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Oscar Scherer State Park Website

FloridaStateParks.org

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