Oscar Scherer State Park

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.

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.