Ashton Trailhead on the Legacy Trail is officially open

Mike Lang, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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A sign near the Ashton Rd. crossing keeps track of how many people are using the Legacy Trail.
A sign near the Ashton Rd. crossing keeps track of how many people are using the Legacy Trail.

Sarasota County held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning to officially open the Ashton Trailhead on the Legacy Trail. The new park includes restrooms, picnic tables and shelters with grills, a bike repair station, playground, and space for food trucks. The Legacy Trail is a 19.6 mile continuous recreation trail for cyclists and pedestrians, from Shamrock Park in Venice to Bahia Vista St. in Sarasota. An additional 2.8 miles, extending the trail from Bahia Vista St. to Payne Park is expected to be completed in February of 2022.

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The new playground includes a section for 2-5 year olds, and another for 5-12 year olds.
The new playground includes a section for 2-5 year olds, and another for 5-12 year olds.
The new trailhead includes brand new restrooms.
The new trailhead includes brand new restrooms.
Cyclists cross Ashton Rd. near the Ashton Trailhead.
Cyclists cross Ashton Rd. near the Ashton Trailhead.
Shady picnic shelters include a table and grill.
Shady picnic shelters include a table and grill.

This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Legacy Trail Ashton Trailhead now open in Sarasota County