Venetian Waterway Park, Southeast Florida Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, the Venetian Waterway Park is located at 200 N Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285. From I-75, take exit 193 for US-41 South toward Naples. Follow US-41 South for approximately 20 miles. Once you reach the Venice area, turn left onto E Venice Ave. Continue on E Venice Ave until you reach N Tamiami Trail (US-41). Turn right onto N Tamiami Trail, and the entrance to the park will be on your right. There is ample parking available near the park, which is free.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service. Check the SCAT website for the most current routes and schedules. A typical route would be to take the Route 19 bus from Sarasota to Venice, which will drop you off at the Venice Library (a short walk to the park). From the library, walk north on W Venice Ave, then turn right onto N Tamiami Trail, and the park will be ahead. Note that bus fare is around $1.25 for a single ride.

• Bike

  If you prefer biking, you can rent a bike from local rental shops in Venice. Follow the Venetian Waterway Park trail, which is well-marked and offers beautiful scenery along the water. Ensure that you have a bike lock and check for bike rentals available near your accommodation. Riding to the park is a great way to enjoy the local environment, and it is accessible from various points in the city.

• Walking

  If you are staying in downtown Venice, the park is within walking distance. Head north on N Venice Blvd, then turn left onto E Venice Ave. Continue until you reach N Tamiami Trail and turn right. The park entrance will be on your right. This walk is about 1.5 miles and takes approximately 30 minutes, offering a nice view of the area.