Welcome to Lido Key
North Lido Beach is located one quarter mile northwest of St. Armand’s circle, off of John Ringling Blvd. The beach is easy to get to and very private.
North Lido beach amenities include:
• Rest rooms
• Concessions
• Gift shop
• Meeting room
• Playground equipment
• Handicapped accessible observation deck
• Beach umbrella and chair rentals
• Parking for 400 cars
• Heated swimming pool
South Lido Park is located on Ben Franklin Drive at the southern tip of Lido Key. The park is bordered by four bodies of water; The Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay and Brushy Bayou.
At a separate facility at the north end of the park, visitors can enjoy a nature trail which includes scenic overlooks and boardwalks. The southern beach portion of the park offers views of the skyline of downtown Sarasota and the Gulf of Mexico. It also features a picnic area shaded by Australian Pines.
South Lido Park amenities include:
• Rest rooms
• Picnic tables
• Cooking grills
• Playground equipment
• Volleyball court
• Nature trails
• Observation tower and decks
• Canoe trail