Payne Park, Sarasota

#41 among attractions in Sarasota

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Payne Park is a former baseball field from 1924 to 1990 in Sarasota, Florida. The stadium and field were built on a portion of 60 acres of land donated by Calvin Payne and his wife, Martha in 1923. Payne Park today is a 29-acre public park used for recreational events. ()

Opened: 1 February 1924 (100 years ago)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°19'57"N, 82°31'41"W

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Downtown SarasotaSarasota United States

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Payne Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ed Smith Stadium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota Opera House.

1.2 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota
32 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Sarasota, Florida, Ed Smith Stadium is a must-visit destination for sports enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This quintessential stadium, known for its intimate atmosphere and modern facilities, serves as the spring training home of...
0.8 miSW
Park, Garden, Historic walking areas
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
22 min walk • The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota
13 min walk • The Sarasota Art Museum on the Ringling College Museum Campus officially opened to the public on December 14, 2019. Its location in the Old Sarasota High School building represents the renewal of a long-standing Sarasota historic landmark.
1 miW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota
26 min walk • The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The building was the vision of A.B. Edwards, the first mayor of Sarasota.
1 miW
Library
Selby Public Library, Sarasota
26 min walk • The Selby Public Library was the first library in Sarasota County, Florida and was established in 1907. The current building is the largest public library in Sarasota County and serves the downtown district of Sarasota, Florida.
1.4 miNW
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota
36 min walk • Art Center Sarasota is the community art center in Sarasota, Florida. The Center includes four rotating exhibition galleries and a sculpture garden. It is member-funded and offers adult and youth classes, workshops, and programs. The Center was established in 1926 as the Sarasota Art Association.
1.1 miW
27°20'12"N • 82°32'43"W
Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota
29 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sarasota Woman's Club, Sarasota
29 min walk • The Sarasota Woman's Club is a historic woman's club in Sarasota, Florida. It is located at 1241 North Palm Avenue. It was founded in 1913 and on January 18, 1985, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1 miW
27°20'7"N • 82°32'37"W
Palm Avenue Fine Art, Sarasota
25 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Antiques
~1540 ftW
27°20'3"N • 82°31'57"W
Towles Court Artist Colony, Sarasota
8 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1.2 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Robarts Arena, Sarasota
31 min walk • Robarts Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Sarasota, Florida, located on the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Built in 1967, it has a seating capacity of about 4,000. In 2011, Robarts Arena is undergoing $500,000 in capital improvements.

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Which popular attractions are close to Payne Park?

Nearby attractions include Towles Court Artist Colony, Sarasota (8 min walk), Laurel Park Historic District, Sarasota (11 min walk), Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota (13 min walk), Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Sarasota (14 min walk).