Myakka River State Park
About Myakka River State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Jon Robinson
Here's a note from January's River report:
Portaging was required in many places from Lower Lake to the Island, located near the first of the houses. There were a couple spots south of Downs’ Dam where we had to portage the canoe due to snags that were blocking the entire river channel.
You can download the entire report from
http://www.MyakkaRiver.org
Just select "About the River" from the Ecology tab.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
Myakka River State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 in Sarasota on S.R. 72.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Friends of the Myakka River, Inc.
- 1930 Clematis Street
Sarasota, FL 34239
CONCESSIONAIRES
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Myakka Outpost, Inc. -
Food service, merchandise sales and rental recreational equipment.
Contact Yvette Tille, (941) 923-1120
1901 Cattleman Road, Unit C
Sarasota, FL 34232 -
Myakka Wildlife, Inc. -
Tour boat services and tram services.
Contact Mark Hember, (941) 377-5797
3715 Jaffa Drive
Sarasota, FL 34239
PET POLICY
- Florida State Parks Pet Policy
- Pets are permitted in the park, however, they are not permitted in concession areas or cabins. Pets must not be left unattended, taken into restroom facilities or onto playground equipment. Please clean up after your pets. Due to the presence of alligators in all waters of the park, pet owners are urged to use caution. Service animals are welcome in all areas and buildings of the park, as required by law.
