Oscar Scherer State Park

Lester Finley Fishing Dock Temporary Closure

The fishing dock on the Lester Finley Trail will be closed temporarily for repairs. For details or to learn about other fishing access areas in the park, please inquire at the Ranger Station.

Hiking Trail Alert

Due to recent rains hiking trails may be muddy, have standing water or be impassable. Please use caution will hiking in the park. Inquire at the ranger station for more details.

Summer Bathroom and Site Closures

Bathroom Closures: Bathrooms 4 and 5 will be closed from June 1 through July 2; July 6 through Sept. 3; and Sept. 8 through Oct. 1. These bathrooms will be open on the holiday weekends of July 3 through July 6, and Sept. 4 through Sept. 8.

Site Closures: Sites 36 through 104 will be closed from June 1 through July 2; July 6 through Sept. 3; and Sept. 8 through Oct. 1. These sites will be open on the holiday weekends of July 3 through July 6, and Sept. 4 through Sept. 8.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

1843 South Tamiami Tr.
Osprey FL 34229

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Contact Info

941-483-5956

Welcome to Oscar Scherer State Park

Surrounded by urban sprawl, Oscar Scherer State Park is an unexpected oasis providing visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida.

Park Admission - Single Occupant or Motorcycle

Oscar Scherer is a hidden gem surrounded by housing developments and major highways, and the park plays an invaluable role in the preservation of Florida scrub-jay habitat. Bald eagles nest here in the winter and in the summer Lake Osprey attracts anglers, swimmers and kayakers.

Fifteen miles of trails provide solitude, beauty, challenge and a healthy adventure for everyone. The park is a popular stopover for bicyclists and walkers on the Legacy Trail, making Oscar Scherer an important place for the surrounding community and a worthwhile stop for travelers.