Myakka River State Park
About Myakka River State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Jon Robinson
Plan to leave early for your drive to Myakka. State Road 72 is under construction west of the park entrance so you can expect multiple delays. Portions of the highway are open only for single lane traffic.
Still no rain and the water level in the river continues to drop, many places drying up completely. The boat ramp is closed and Myakka Outpost is renting canoes and kayaks for use only in the Upper Myakka Lake. You can monitor the rise and fall of the river depth from this website. Choose "About the River" from the Ecology tab, then select USGS River/Streamflow data under the River Height section.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
Myakka River State Park is located 9 miles east of I-75 in Sarasota on S.R. 72.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Friends of the Myakka River, Inc.
- 1930 Clematis Street
Sarasota, FL 34239
CONCESSIONAIRES
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Myakka Outpost, Inc. -
Food service, merchandise sales and rental recreational equipment.
Contact Yvette Tille, (941) 923-1120
1901 Cattleman Road, Unit C
Sarasota, FL 34232 -
Myakka Wildlife, Inc. -
Tour boat services and tram services.
Contact Mark Hember, (941) 377-5797
3715 Jaffa Drive
Sarasota, FL 34239
PET POLICY
- Florida State Parks Pet Policy
- Pets are permitted in the park, however, they are not permitted in concession areas or cabins. Pets must not be left unattended, taken into restroom facilities or onto playground equipment. Please clean up after your pets. Due to the presence of alligators in all waters of the park, pet owners are urged to use caution. Service animals are welcome in all areas and buildings of the park, as required by law.
