| Oscar Scherer State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Sarasota County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Osprey, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°10′30″N 82°27′58″W / 27.17500°N 82.46611°W |
| Area | 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Oscar Scherer State Park is a Florida State Park located between Sarasota and Venice, near Osprey. The address is 1843 South Tamiami Trail. There are more than 250,000 visitors a year.[1][2][3] The park is home to habitat for various plants and animals including birds such as the Florida scrub jay and butterflies. It has areas for cycling, hiking, and paddle craft boating.
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