Summering at Wellen Park
Having a one-stop shop for entertainment, great food, and several options to keep the kids happy is essential for a great family evening. Packing up the family can be very work-intensive so the last thing you want to do is to drive place to place checking off everyone’s must-do boxes. Thankfully, summering at Wellen Park brings all of the fun, in one space, centrally located within Sarasota County. Wellen Park is popular with young professionals, families, and retirees, making the “25 Best Places” by Florida Boomers. Wellen Park Joins the 25 Best Places List for 2025. It’s time to check out Wellen Park this summer. Are you ready?
What’s Hot in Wellen Park?
Well, since it is summertime, we know the weather is hot. That’s why it’s important to find activities that alleviate some of the crankiness and frustration we all feel when the temperatures rise. With the Park being situated on a small manmade lake, there is always a nice breeze wafting in over the water. But what really delights the littles is the nice Splash Pad that is right in front of the lake. And right behind that is the “Yard” area that everyone loves. There is a huge oak tree flanking some fun seating where live entertainment is usually on tap. The Yard – Downtown Wellen | Wellen Park. With a variety of restaurants in the Yard, grabbing a great bite and having a seat under the oak tree while the kids are dancing to the music sounds pretty summerific. When everyone needs to stretch their legs, consider a nice walk around the lake followed by some fun on the Wellen Park Playground. There are plenty of picture-ready spots around the area to document your fun. Insta-Worthy Places To Visit In West Villages – Wellen Park.
A Night Out
One of the best aspects of hanging out at Wellen Park is there is always something to do, no matter what your interests are. During the summer, they feature Venice Theater Summer Classes Venice Theatre | Live Theater Sarasota Veniceat Solis Hall Venues – Wellen Park. Also at Solis Hall, is their Outdoor Concert Series happening every Monday and Tuesday from July through September. Solis Hall Summer Series – Wellen Park Bring a chair and take in the sounds while you delight in the beauty of Solis Hall and the surrounding grounds. They also have Kid’s Runs, Fitness Classes, Moonlit Paddles and so much more to fill up your calendar while school is out with healthy, mindful activities. Their evening markets are well attended and happen on the second Thursday of every month. It is so much fun to shop under the stars with great music playing in the background. Wellen Park Night Market – Wellen Park,
Eats and Treats
Enjoying a nice lunch or dinner, then walking around the lake with an evening coffee or cocktail at Wellen Park is delicious and relaxing. With nearly a dozen eateries for upscale dinners, pizza to coffee and pastries, your palate’s desires will all be covered. A Guide to Restaurants in Wellen Park – The Venice Foodies. It truly is such a nice small town feeling to be able to shop, enjoy some food, spend time with the family – all in one place, and have everyone leave feeling like they were thought of in the planning. Spending time at Wellen Park is the easiest answer this summer to “I’m bored, what can we do?”
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