State Park · Florida, United States
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 1,396 acres (565 ha), established in 1956.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sarasota 27°10′51″N 82°27′37″W / 27.1807°N 82.4602°W / 27.1807; -82.4602, Florida, United States |
| Area | 1,396 acres (565 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 27.1750° N, 82.4661° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park is a Florida State Park located between Sarasota and Venice, near Osprey. The address is 1843 South Tamiami Trail. It receives more than 250,000 visitors a year. The park is home to habitat for various plants and animals including birds such as the Florida scrub jay, bald eagles, and butterflies. It has areas for cycling, hiking, and paddle craft boating.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 16.1 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 52.6 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 55.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Oscar Scherer State Park?
Oscar Scherer State Park is in Florida, United States (27.1750° N, 82.4661° W).
When was Oscar Scherer State Park established?
Oscar Scherer State Park was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Oscar Scherer State Park?
Oscar Scherer State Park covers 1,396 acres (565 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Scherer_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).