Parks & Recreation
Warm Mineral Springs Park
One of the world’s best known warm mineral springs
is open daily to the public from 9am - 5pm, weather
permitting. Over 100,000 guests visit annually and enjoy
the purported healing effects of the warm mineral water
that maintains an average temperature of 85º. Warm
Mineral Springs Park is located at 12200 San Servando
Avenue, North Port, FL 34287. In 2019 Warm Mineral
Springs received official designation as part of the National
Register of Historic Places. Visit CityOfNorthPort.com/
WarmMineralSpringsPark for more information.
Nearby State Parks and Forests
Myakka State Forest, under the management of the
Florida Division of Forestry, is comprised of 8,592 acres.
The City of North Port is the only city in the state with an
entire state forest within its city limits. Inside the Myakka
State Forest there are walking trails and primitive camping
sites. This park is ideal for the adventurist looking to
experience nature. Activities include horse back riding,
mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, seasonal hunting
and more. The park borders the pristine shoreline of the
Myakka River.
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Myakka River State Park, located in Sarasota County east
of Interstate 75 off Clark Road (Exit 205), offers special
exhibits, wildlife tours, a canopy walk, canoeing and
fishing. Camping facilities and picnic sites are available.
Oscar Scherer State Park, located in the Venice area,
offers camping facilities, picnic sites, trails, canoeing,
fishing, and swimming.
North Port Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center includes a 25-meter stretch pool, lazy
river, kids activity pool with zero entry, two body flumes (or
slides), bowl slide, shade structures, bath house with locker
rooms, small concession area, and more. The 25-meter
stretch pool is able to accommodate 25-yard or 25-meter
lap swimming and competitions. See page 18 for full story.
The City of North Port is committed to the health and
well-being of its residents and is proud to provide a
large selection of parks with a diverse range of available
activities. To find a local park visit
www.CityOfNorthPort.com/MyLocalParks.
NORTH PORT
AQUATIC-CENTER
BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND
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