Fredd “Glossie” Atkins Park

Welcome to Fredd "Glossie" Atkins Park in Sarasota, Florida, a suburb of Tampa. This park is named for the first African American to be elected both City Commissioner and Mayor of Sarasota. Perhaps the park's most unique feature is the Dedication Wall dedicated to many "first African Americans" to hold certain offices and jobs in the region.

To contact the office please call 941-263-6386.

Sarasota Florida Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 5:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, littering.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, golfing, motor vehicles.

*The following require special permits; archery, flying remote control aircraft, planting.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of Florida, and United States statutes.