Stump Pass Beach State Park
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| Stump Pass Beach State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Charlotte County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Englewood, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26°53′51″N 82°20′34″W / 26.89750°N 82.34278°W |
| Area | 245 acres (0.99 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Stump Pass Beach State Park is a Florida State Park. The park includes the southern peninsula of Manasota Key, and two small islands to the east, Whidden and Peterson Key. The park is located in Englewood, Florida.[1]
There is a park use fee. $3.00 per vehicle (containing up to 8 people). Bikes, boats, kayaks, and walkers have a separate fee of $2. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Dogs are not allowed on the beach.[2]
History
Prior to 1971, Stump Pass Beach State Park was known as Port Charlotte Beach State Recreation Area. On May 10, 1970 the park was transferred to the state of Florida from Charlotte county. The park opened to the public in 1971 with no services. Picnic pavilions, a boardwalk, outdoor showers, and restrooms were added to the park in 2000. [3]
