Chadwick Park/Englewood Beach
941-473-1081
2100 N. Beach Road, Englewood
Sixteen-acre beachfront park with pavilion, boardwalk, barbecue grills, picnic shelters, playground, volleyball courts, fishing, basketball and restrooms.

Don Pedro Island State Park
941-964-0375
Cape Haze
This barrier island park features a one-mile white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Accessible only by boat. Docks are on the bay side via a channel from green marker #35. Facilities include a pavilion, tables, grills, outdoor showers and restrooms.

Port Charlotte Beach Park
941-627-1628
4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
www.charlottecountyfl.comAmenities include a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic shelters, playground, recreation center with room rentals available, restrooms, heated swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts, canoe/kayak access, bbq grills, basketball, bocci and horseshoes.

Stump Pass Beach State Park
941-964-0375
900 Gulf Blvd., Englewood
At the southernmost end of Manasota Key, this park is a great place for sunbathing, shelling and fishing. Amenities include outdoor showers, restrooms and a weather shelter.