What will you do at The Bay today?
The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be "One Park for All",
The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcoming for everyone to enjoy.
One Park FOUR All
4th Anniversary
"One Park FOUR All" is a month-long community celebration offering 70+ FREE events that bring the best of The Bay to life.
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Thanks to Gulf Coast Community Foundation that generously matches your gift dollar for dollar*. *(up to $2 million total)
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The Bay in the News
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Four Years and 1.2 Million+ Visits Later, The Bay Celebrates “One Park FOUR All” With 70+ FREE Events
September 8, 2026Month-long 4th Anniversary Community Celebration reflects the many ways people throughout the community have made The Bay their own – and the possibilities still ahead. Four years and more than […]
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The Bay and Gulf Coast Launch $2 Million Challenge to Match Every Gift
August 4, 2026The Bay is “One Park for All.” A new challenge match invites everyone in the community to help complete and sustain The Bay — dollar for dollar. Click here to […]
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AIA Honors The Bay “One Park for All” with a 2026 Regional & Urban Design Award
June 11, 2026The Bay is the City of Sarasota’s first signature waterfront park. Located where the city’s iconic Boulevard of the Arts meets the Sarasota Bay, The Bay is a living demonstration […]