It's almost time to get Outside and why not in Lakewood Ranch, FL?

We're just weeks away from our perfect weather here in southwest Florida.  While the weather will stay nice and warm, the humidity will start to slip away and especially at this time, getting outside is the perfect thing to do.  While there are plenty of beaches and water areas to go to, remember that there are also plenty of parks just inland in the Lakewood Ranch area, just east of I-75 in Manatee and Sarasota county.  Here are just some of the parks that you'll find there.

Greenbrook Adventure Park -

For those with dogs, this park has a dog park with a separate area for small dogs along with miles of trails for us humans, too.  There are sports fields for the kids (and adults who still feel like kids), in-line skating track and a pavilion. Activities are held there throughout the year.  Find this park off of SR70 at 13010 Adventure Place in Bradenton, FL 34202.

Summerfield Community Park - 

Bring your kids to this 15 acre park where you'll find swings and 3 separate playgrounds.  The adults will find jogging paths, soccer and baseball fields and tennis and basketball courts. This one has a pavilion, too.  Find it off of SR70 at 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202 

Heron's Nest Nature Park - 

This park was made for the birds!  There are 110 acres with trails and 2 lakes - 12 acre Heron Lake and 27 acre Summerfield Lake.  You can fish, boat and watch the birds that flock to this area.  This one is near the Summerfield and Greenbrook parks at 6399 Tupelo Trail, Bradenton, FL 34202

County Club Community Park - 

This park is in the gated Country Club community behind the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club athletic center.  It has something for everyone, a tot lot, pickleball and basketball courts and a pavilion.  You will find it at 7650 Legacy Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202

Bob Gardner Community Park - 

This is another park for dog lovers, north of SR70 near Manatee Ave. and Rye Road.  This park is smaller and has limited parking but many can walk there from the Arbor Grande and Mallory Park communities.  You will find a dog park, trails, 9-hole disc (frisbee) golf course and a gravity rail for the kids. You will find it at 2710 White Eagle Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211

Roger Hill Park -

Just south of the Bob Gardner Park is the Roger Hill Park just behind the Harmony community.  This park is accessible by bike or walking and connects to existing trails.  5150 White Eagle Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34211

James L Patton Community Park -

Last but not least, for water lovers there is the James L Patton Community Park just north of SR70 south of the Bridgewater community off of White Eagle Blvd.  This park surrounds Lake Patton where you can launch a canoe or kayak along with trails, a children's playground and pavilion.  5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211

Lakewood Ranch where you can live, work and play! It is easily accessible just east of I-75 between Manatee Ave. and south to just south of University Parkway where new communities and parks are underway.  Search for homes available in Lakewood Ranch at www.FLGulfCoastHomesForSale.com.  Get out and ENJOY!