Maxine Barritt was a community activist who lobbied to have this be a passive park when it was being built around 2010. The park is in Venice city limits but is maintained by Sarasota County.

Its large picnic pavilion affords one of the most beautiful Gulf views in the area. The park has walking trails around a manmade lake, restrooms and plenty of parking. It is adjacent to the Brohard Paw Park on one side and Sharky's restaurant and the Venice Fishing Pier on the other. To reserve and rent the pavilion, call Sarasota County Parks and Recreation at 941-861-7275 or 941-861-5000.

Dogs are permitted within the parking areas and walking paths of Maxine Barritt Park, on-leash only. Dogs are prohibited from the sandy beach and the beach access boardwalk. The City reminds dog owners to always clean up after your pet in order to keep our parks beautiful and to protect the environment. Please note that “on-leash” means the animal is fully under the owner’s control and attached by a leash no longer than 6 feet.

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