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TRAIL ETIQUETTE AND RULESThe rules are designed to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy all the features of the trails safely. A complete list of rules are posted along the trails. Trail users should remember the three “C’s” of trail use: Courtesy, Consideration and Control.• Stay to the right. Let others pass on your left.

Announce you are “passing on the left.”

• The speed limit on the trail is 15 mph.

• Always stop and use crossing signals at road intersections.

• Motorized vehicles are prohibited.

• Dog-friendly. All dogs must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash.

• Cyclists under 16 must wear a helmet.

• Bicycles yield to pedestrians.

The Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park east feature 911 Emergency Location Markers, located

on the center of the trail every .05 miles. In an emergency, call 911 and provide them with the location number (e.g., LT 0.00).

WELCOMEThe Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park are two of the most popular recreational trails in Sarasota County. Thousands of walkers, joggers and cyclists use these trails every month to exercise, commute, connect to their community and experience nature.

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THE LEGACY TRAIL ANDVENETIAN WATERWAY PARKMAP GUIDE

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

Trailheads Culverhouse Nature Park7301 McIntosh Road, SarasotaThis 82-acre park provides a portable restroom anddoes not have access to drinking water.Open 6 a.m. - sunset

Legacy Trail Parking7905 McIntosh Road, SarasotaRestrooms and water are not available at this location.Open 6 a.m. - Sunset

Osprey Junction Trailhead939 E. Bay St., OspreyPark closed until fall 2018A portable restroom and water fountain are available at this trailhead. Check scgov.net (keyword parks) or call 941-861-5000 for updates.

Oscar Scherer State Park1843 S. Tamiami Trail, OspreyPedestrian/bicyclist entrance fee. Visit �oridastateparks.org/park/Oscar-Scherer or call 941-483-5956.Open 8 a.m. - Sundown

The Venetian Waterway Park (VWP) is a concrete multi-use trail that follows along both the east and west sides of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). The VWP east (3.8-miles long) connects The Legacy Trail near the historic Venice Train Depot and travels south to Shamrock Park. Cross the ICW and the VWP west (5-miles long) takes you south to Caspersen Beach Park. The trail provides great water views and wildlife sighting opportunities.

Trailheads VABI (Venice Area Beauti�cation, Inc.) O�ce257 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice.Located on the island of Venice, this is a good starting point to explore the VWP.Restrooms are open from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Caspersen Beach Park4100 Harbor Drive, VeniceCool o� after your bike ride with a swim at the beach. Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Shamrock Park3900 Shamrock Drive, VeniceThis park o� ers great wildlife viewing, including Florida scrub-jays and gopher tortoise sightings.Open 6 a.m. - sunset

Skip Stasko Park2101 Scenic Drive, VeniceThis park features a tranquil resting place and lake front view.Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

THE LEGACY TRAILThis popular asphalt-paved multi-use trail is more than 10 miles long and extends from Sarasota to Venice. Formerly a railroad corridor, the trail passes through a variety of unique habitats and includes a series of interpretive signs and rest stations. Multiple trailheads provide access and other amenities. Open 6 a.m. - sunset.

VENETIAN WATERWAY PARK Laurel Park and Sandra Sims Terry Community Center509 Collins Road, LaurelLaurel Park o�ers numerous amenities including a �tness trail right o� of The Legacy Trail.Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Nokomis Community Park234 Nippino Trail E., NokomisThis community park has many amenities and features a popular playground. Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Nokomis Riverview Park251 Riverview Drive S., NokomisThis park o�ers a kayak launch leading to Shakett Creek.Open 6 a.m. - sunset

Patriots Park800 Venetia Bay Blvd., VeniceThis park is home to a paved courtyard dedicated to veterans of world wars, �rst responders, the victims of 9/11 and heroes everywhere.Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Venice Train Depot303 E. Venice Ave., VeniceThe Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park and historic Venice Train Depot are a great place to visit and learn the history of this area. Additional parking and restrooms are available at adjacent Legacy Park.Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

AMENITIES LEGENDDog-Friendly Basketball

Drinking Water

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Community Garden

Nature Center

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Trails - Paved Picnic Shelter/ Pavilion

Pickleball

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Playground

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Restroom

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Volleyball

Birding/Wildlife ViewingTrails - Unpaved

GET INVOLVED – VOLUNTEER!Looking for a way to make a di� erence? Volunteer your time and talent! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Friends of The Legacy Trail and Venice Area Beauti� cation, Inc. (VABI). For more information, visit scgov.net (keyword volunteer) or call 941-861-5000.

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For more history, visit friendsofthelegacytrail.org

The Legacy Trail crosses road intersections at: • Palmer Ranch Parkway • Central Sarasota Parkway • Laurel Road • Colonia Lane E.

Be Safe! STOP and USE the SIGNAL.

In Emergency Call

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911 Emergency Location Markersare located along the trail.

(Currently under construction, please use detour)