Become a member of the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park and help us maintain and improve the habitat

for the Florida Scrub-jay, and provide a natural environment of learning and pleasure for families,

school children, groups, and naturalists.

The Friends of Oscar Scherer Park is a non-profit corporation, which funds projects and events at Oscar Scherer State Park. http://friendsofoscarscherer.com/join-us

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS (Area Code 941)1. EMERGENCY/FIRE ..................................................9112. NON-EMERGENCY SHERIFF ..................941-316-12013. RANGER STATION ..................................941-483-59564. RANGER ON DUTY .................................941-650-4681

AFTER HOURS ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL:5. RESIDENT RANGER ................................941-918-40396. ASST. PARK MANAGER RESIDENCE ......941-650-46807. PARK MANAGER RESIDENCE ................941-650-4679

OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK

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1843 South Tamiami Trail • Osprey, FL 34229 • Sarasota County

941-483-5956www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer

FOR RESERVATIONS: Reserve America 1-800-326-3521or www.ReserveAmerica.com

GPS Coordinates: N 27° 10.1586’ W 82° 28.6443’

Welcome to Oscar Scherer State ParkPlease enjoy yourself in your beautiful park.Leave nothing but footprints...take nothing but pictures.And remember, all plants and animals are protected!

RECREATION ACTIVITIES • 15milesofhikingandbikingtrails,grabatrailmap.• FishinoneofourlakesorSouthCreek,fishingregulationsapply.• PaddleSouthCreek,canoes/kayakscanberentedattheranger station.• RelaxonthebeachorswiminLakeOsprey.• Rideyourbikealongthe12mileLegacyTrail.• StopbytheNatureCentertodiscovermoreopportunitiesinthepark andtotakeadvantageoftheFreeWi-Fi,nodownloadsplease.

PET RULES• For the safety of all park visitors and pets, sites 68 – 98 are designated as no pet sites.• Allpetsmustbeconfined,leashedorotherwiseunderthephysical controlofapersonatalltimes.Leashes may not exceed 6 feet.• Petsmustbewellbehavedatalltimes.Petsthatarenoisy,vicious, dangerousorintimidatingtootherpersons,orpetsthatdamagepark resourcesareconsiderednuisancesandwillnotbepermittedto remaininthepark.• Petsmustbeconfinedintheowner’scampingunitduringdesignated quiethours.• Petsmaynotbeleftunattendedformorethan30minutesandmustbe leashed.• Pickupafteryourpetsandproperlydisposeofallpetwasteinoutdoor trashreceptacles.Dogwastebagsareavailableateachpicnic areaandtherangerstation.

PEOPLE RULES1. Check-Out is 1:00 PM. Check-Inis3:00PM.2. Donotputropes,clotheslines,lanternsornailsinoronthetrees.3. Donotfeedtheanimals,foryourprotectionandtheirwell-being! This includes the Florida Scrub Jay.4. Quiethoursare11:00PMto8:00AM.For everyone’s enjoyment, quiet hours are strictly enforced.5. Thecollectionoffirewoodwithintheparkisprohibited. Firewood can be purchased at the ranger station when available.6. Allovernightvisitorsmustberegisteredbeforetheparkcloses.7. Makeacompletestopattherangerstation,eachtimeyouenter thepark.8. Obey All Posted Speed Limits.9. Donotparkonorsetuponthevegetationbetweenorintherear ofsites.10.Parkextracarsindesignatedextracarparkingareas.11.Donotchangesiteswithoutstoppingbytherangerstationfirst.12.Campfiresarepermittedingrillsorfirecirclesonly.13.Placetrashindumpsterlocatedasyouenterthecampground, not in bathrooms.14. Do not drain holding tanks on the ground,dumpstationlocated betweensites35and36.15. Gates close at sunset until 8 AM. Access code required after hours. Do not share access codes.16.DonotwashyourvehicleorRVinthepark.17.Toprevent erosion,donot launchormoorwatercraft at your campsite. Launch from the 2 designated areas shown on this maporaskaRanger.18.Alligatorsarepresentinthepark.Donotapproach,frightenorfeed.

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