Experiences
Explore the park in a new and challenging way. Experienced Geocachers have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures or information in various places around the park.
Please check the Geocaching website for the most up-to-date information and clues to locate these caches.
Guided tours of Gamble Mansion are offered six times daily at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
A visitor center with a museum is open Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closes for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The visitor center is closed and tours are not available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Group tours of 10 or more people can be arranged by calling the park at 941-723-4536.
Amenities
Tours
Guided tours of Gamble Mansion are offered six times daily at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
A visitor center with a museum is open Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing for lunch from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
The visitor center is closed and tours are not available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Group tours of 10 or more people can be arranged by calling the park at 941-723-4536.
Guided Tour - Gamble Mansion
In order to participate in this program, one:
- Must have the ability to follow visual and/or verbal instructions independently or with the assistance of a companion.
- Must have the ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors for a period of 60 minutes.
- Must have the ability to traverse uneven terrain for up to 60 yards.
- Must have the ability to traverse a wooden ramp at an incline of 5 degrees for 8 feet or climb two steps 6 inches high with a tread width of 11 inches, independently or with the assistance of a companion (first floor).
- Must have the ability to climb 17 steps that are 7 inches high with a tread width of 11 inches, independently or with the assistance of a companion (second floor).
