In Myakka River State Park you can climb a wooden tower, cross a narrow skywalk, and look out over the tree canopy for a ...

Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's largest, attracts over 300,000 visitors annually with its diverse wildlife and amenities. The park was developed during the Great Depression as part of ...

In 1975, Sarasota County commissioners lobbied to have the Myakka added to the National Wild and Scenic River System. This designation was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve “certain rivers with ...

Those who live closest to the Myakka River and the state park say it’s crucial that the county preserves the area from development impacts. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must ...