Baseball
Atlanta Braves Cool Today Park
Wellen Park is the Spring Training home of the Atlanta Braves. In the off-season, enjoy the view of the field from the stadium's Tiki Bar, which is open to the public year round.
Tampa Bay Rays
If you're an MLB fan, you need not travel far to catch a game. Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, is located just
1 hour north of Wellen Park.
Charlotte Stone Crabs
Minor League Baseball is known for it's fun promotional nights and family friendly atmosphere. Catch a nearby game at Charlotte Sports Park, home of the Rays' High-A Affiliate,
the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
BASEBALL WITHIN 1 HOUR OF WELLEN PARK
SPRING TRAINING
Atlanta Braves - Cool Today Park - Venice
Tampa Bay Rays - Charlotte Sports Park - Port Charlotte
Baltimore Orioles - Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota
Pittsburgh Pirates - LECOM Park - Bradenton
Minnesota Twins - Hammond Stadium - Fort Myers
Boston Red Sox - Jet Blue Park - Fort Myers
HOCKEY
Tampa Bay Lightning
We may live in Florida, but that doesn't mean we don't like to catch a little action on the ice! Hockey is a favorite sport in the area. Our favorite saying is "Stanley Needs a Tan!"
Florida Everblades
Check out some of the finest minor league hockey the league has to offer - the Everblades have only missed one playoff appearance since they were founded in 1998!
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Whether you're interested in USA Hockey Games, figure skating, or just stopping by to skate for fun, the Ellenton Ice Complex has got it all.
Community sports and recreation
Athletics for Youth
Athletics for Adults
Athletics for Adults
The best thing about Florida weather? Your kids can enjoy the sports outdoors all year long! Check team sport opportunities here.
Athletics for Adults
Athletics for Adults
Athletics for Adults
Interested in joining a coed softball league? Want to try out croquet? Check out what group sports are available in Sarasota County.
Fishing
Athletics for Adults
Bicycling
It's no secret that fishing is a popular pastime here in Florida. Check out some of our most popular spots - then find your own favorite hideout.
Bicycling
Boating and Paddling
Bicycling
With hundreds of miles of both paved and unpaved trails, there is tons to see by foot or wheel in Sarasota County.
Boating and Paddling
Boating and Paddling
Boating and Paddling
Boat, swim, paddle, waterski, wakeboard, tube, or kiteboard your way through Florida's beautiful waterways.
More Activities
Boating and Paddling
Boating and Paddling
There are so many ways to keep active around Wellen Park! See the complete list of Sarasota County activities here.