Stump Pass Beach State Park
{{Short description|State park in Florida}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
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| name = Stump Pass Beach State Park
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| photo = Stump Pass Beach SP beach02.jpg
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| location = Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| nearest_city = Englewood, Florida
| coordinates = {{coord|26|53|51|N|82|20|34|W|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| area = {{convert|245|acre|km2}}
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| governing_body = Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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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.{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Stump Pass Beach State Park|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stump-pass-beach-state-park|language=en|access-date=October 31, 2021}}
Admission and Hours
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.{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Stump Pass Beach State Park|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stump-pass-beach-state-park|language=en|access-date=October 31, 2021}}
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.
Activities
A 1.3-mile hiking trail is available. Beach activities include fishing, shark tooth collection, swimming, sunbathing, paddling, and snorkeling. Ranger-led turtle walks and nature hikes are available in the winter.{{Cite web|title=Experiences & Amenities|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stump-pass-beach-state-park/experiences-amenities-0|language=en|access-date=November 10, 2021}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/stump-pass-beach-state-park Stump Pass Beach State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks]
- [http://www.floridaparks.com/stprks/south_west/stumppassbeach.htm Stump Pass Beach State Park] at [http://www.floridaparks.com State Parks]
- [http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=FLSPSTPA&CU_ID=1 Stump Pass Beach State Park] at [http://www.wildernet.com Wildernet]
- [http://www.enjoy-englewood-florida.com/stumppassbeach.html Enjoy-Englewood-Florida.com - Stump Pass Beach]
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