The Bay is a community, city, and park conservancy initiative that is transforming 53 acres of city-owned land into a beautiful public park that sits right on Sarasota Bay in the heart of Sarasota, Florida. This beautiful waterfront location offers a variety of free amenities, events, and activities for people of all ages and interests.
Transforming a Parking Lot into a Green Oasis
The Bay project is working hard to turn what used to be mostly a parking lot into a blue and green oasis that celebrates nature and promotes a safe space for community gatherings. The park is designed to give everyone access to water, nature, and wildlife.
Phase 1 of The Bay park opened in October 2022 which included more than 14 acres of revitalized greenspace, mangroves, and shorelines for all to enjoy.
Visiting The Bay Park in Sarasota
Even though the project is still underway, there are already so many amazing experiences to enjoy at The Bay!
You can explore multiple walking and biking trails throughout the park, visit the Ibis playground with your children, launch a kayak from the Mangrove Bayou, take a guided kayak tour through the mangroves, or enjoy one of the many free art, cultural, and music events happening in the Bay.
Additionally, The Bay offers a variety of workout classes, including Zumba, yoga, Tai Chi, core, and dance, suitable for all fitness levels. They also organize free outdoor movie nights, where visitors can enjoy classic films under the stars.
The Bay Sarasota Calendar of Events.
New events and gathering spaces are constantly being added, so be sure to check out The Bay often.
The Bay park is pet-friendly. Pets must be leashed and under control at all times. Visitors are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
