Park Details

Name:	Oscar Scherer State Park
Address:	1843 S. Tamiami Trail
	Osprey
	Florida
	34229
Phone:	941-483-5956
Fax:	941-480-3007
URL:	http://www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer/default.cfm

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes this park one of the best places to see Florida scrub-jays, a threatened species found only in Florida. The park protects scrubby and pine flatwoods that were once widespread throughout Sarasota County. Fifteen miles of trails through these beautiful natural areas provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and wildlife viewing. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along South Creek, a blackwater stream that flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Canoe and kayak rentals are available, but motorized boats are not permitted in the park boundaries. Freshwater and saltwater fishing are available along the creek. Anglers can fish along the shores of Lake Osprey, which is also the park�s swimming destination. Picnic areas along South Creek are equipped with grills; pavilions can be reserved for a fee. The park has full-facility campsites and a youth/group campground. The park nature center has exhibits and videos about the park�s natural communities. Located on U.S. 41, two miles south of Osprey.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible tent camp sites
• Accessible RV camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible fishing locations
• Accessible playgrounds/children's play areas
• Accessible beaches

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Interior exhibits that provide audio description of the written information
• Interior exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models and/or objects)
• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Exhibits that provide audio services of the written information on accessible routes
• Exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models, and/or objects) on accessible routes
• Brochures or program guides provide information on its accessibility features
• Park brochures readily available in alternate formats (braille, large print, audio, computer disc)
• Accessible TTY or text telephones available
• A website in which accessibility information is included