Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Oscar Scherer State Park
Map showing the location of Oscar Scherer State Park
LocationSarasota County, Florida, USA
Nearest cityOsprey, Florida
Coordinates27°10′30″N 82°27′58″W / 27.17500°N 82.46611°W / 27.17500; -82.46611
Area1,400 acres (5.7 km2)
Established1956
Governing bodyFlorida 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.

  1. ^ "Living Sanibel: Oscar Scherer State Park". Sanibel Captiva. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "Oscar Scherer State Park". www.abfla.com. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Walker, T. "Oscar Scherer State Park". State Parks. Retrieved October 31, 2021.