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 welcome to everyone.
Things To Do
From movies to fitness, nature walks to dog walks, as well as dancing and family events, there's something for everyone.
Visiting The Bay
Learn more about The Bay to make the most of your time at the park.
Experience Opera for FREE at The Bay!
In partnership with Sarasota Opera, enjoy world-class performances from Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Festival.
Want to Be and Stay in the Know?
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The Bay in the News
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The Bay Park Announces Request for Proposal (RFP) for First Restaurant
May 9, 2025The approved Bay Park Master Plan for the 53-acre site allows for up to three waterfront restaurants each with a maximum 5,000-square-foot of conditioned indoor space with additional covered outdoor […]
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Experience Opera for FREE at The Bay
March 31, 2025In partnership with Sarasota Opera, enjoy world-class performances from Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Festival for FREE at The Bay! For a limited time only, these exclusive in-park viewings on the stadium-quality […]
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The Patterson Foundation Celebrates Continued Community Impact and Momentum at The Bay with $1 Million Capping Gift
February 27, 2025This article was originally published by The Patterson Foundation. Click here to view. Among our region’s impressive large-scale community enhancements currently underway, the effort to create The Bayhas stood out. Through […]