Welcome

People who use Sarasota County Parks and recreation facilities say that spending time in nature and staying active enhances their quality of life.  When people want to connect with their familes and friends, they often get together at a favorite park, beach or community center.

Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) that is dedicated to assist and complement the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation program.  FOSCP plays an important role in our community.  Your donation of gifts, endowments and bequests will help ensure that future generations will have access to the same quality programs and services provided today.  Your contribution to this permanent fund can help FOSCP meet "your families and your" parks and recreation every changing needs in the future.  EIN#45-0522194

Our mission: To build a partnership between the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation system and the community. To coordinate and bridge efforts with other like minded community organizations. To advocate for quality services and facilities for all the people of Sarasota County. To be a friend at every opportunity.

Recent News

Volunteers Honored at Newly Completed Nokomis Beach Plaza - Our fantastic volunteers enjoyed a beautiful late June afternoon on the beach, complete with BBQ and snow-cones in the completely remodeled Nokomis Beach Plaza.  Several Sarasota County Parks representatives joined in the festivities, organized in appreciation of the many dedicated folks who give their time and efforts so graciously to help preserve and protect our wonderful parks and recreation facilities.

Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc.  3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice FL 34293  

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Spotlight

We have gone live with a new website. This new website will allow supporters like you to make donations and also help spread the word about FOSCP to your friends and family. On behalf of everyone here we'd like to thank you for your support.

-Friends of Sarasota County Parks