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West Blalock Park

Venice, Florida

Welcome to West Blalock Park in Venice, Florida. This park is home to the Monty Andrews Arboretum and is named for James T. Blalock who served as Mayor of Venice for 12 years from 1929 until 1941. Each December the Arboretum hosts the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.

To contact the park office please call 941-486-2626.

Venice Florida Park Ordinances

*The following are prohibited; alcoholic beverages, defacing public property, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas, bicycles, camping, fires, fishing, motor vehicles, skating, swimming.

*The following require special permits; commercial activity.

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

13.38 acresabout 10 football fields
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Acreage13.38
Managed byCity of Venice
Address401 Pensacola Road, Venice, FL 34285
Coordinates27.095625, -82.448468
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