Category Archives: Florida Parks 2026

DESOTO Natl. Park – 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209, (941) 792-0458    Raised walk through the mangroves. Hours: Mon-Sun 9 am – 5 pm Q-Tips say:  A great park, excellent for kids, of all ages, beautiful marked trails to … Continue reading →

2026 – A 2 mile long Riverwalk along the Manatee River. We walked past a skate park, over train tracks, splash water park, playgrounds, an amphitheater & some art installations. This is an expansion of Rossi Park between the Green … Continue reading →

G T Bray Park –  5502 33rd Ave Dr W., Bradenton, FL,  (941) 742- 5923,          mymanatee.org/home/government Q-tips say: G T Bray Park – or as we call it: Squirrel Park. Mrs. Q says: Nice place to walk, … Continue reading →

MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 –(941) 361-6511 myakkariver.org Q-Tips say: $6.00 per car is the entrance fee for the entire day!  Did see some alligators in the waterways. THINGS TO DO AT MYAKKA:A VISITOR … Continue reading →

RINGLING MUSEUM – 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 359-5700ringling.org Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun 10 am – 5 pm, Thu 10 am – 8 pmClosed only for Christmas and New Years Day. Q-TIPS say: GO & ENJOY! Went for … Continue reading →