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Gillespie Park

Sarasota, Florida

Welcome to Gillespie Park in Sarasota, Florida, a suburb of Tampa. This park was named for the first mayor of Sarasota, John Hamilton Gillespie. The picnic area at Gillespie Park has grills and the basketball court has lights for evening activity.

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.

10.22 acresabout seven and three quarters football fields
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Acreage10.22
Managed byCity of Sarasota
Address710 N Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Coordinates27.344231, -82.534106
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