Blackburn Point Park Addition
Protecting this land provides community access to local waters.
The Story
Serving as the acquisition agent for Sarasota County, Big Waters facilitated the County’s purchase of this critical water access property. Integral to this successful acquisition was Big Waters' award of a significant grant through the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) program. For years, FCT provided an invaluable source of money to purchase land to create local parks. The addition to Blackburn Point Park opened in 2015.
Why it Matters
Whereas most towns in our region have a public beach, the town of Osprey does not due to private ownership of Casey Key. Blackburn Point Park was created in order to provide a critically needed, and much loved water access park for the community. Located on Little Sarasota Bay and Dryman Bay along the Intracoastal Waterway, it also provides easy boat access to the Gulf of Mexico through the Venice Inlet. A boat ramp, picnic areas, restrooms, docks, fishing pier, and other amenities make this a great place to enjoy the water in the Osprey area.
For directions, hours, rules, and more information visit the Sarasota County website: Blackburn Point Park – Sarasota County Parks.
Just the Facts
11
acres
Date Acquired
2006
- Access to Little Sarasota Bay
- Owned and Managed by Sarasota County
- Open to the Public
Open to the Public
Getting There
The park is located at 800 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL.
AgricultureHabitat/WildlifeOpen to the PublicWater
