The Common Ground is identified as number five on the park map.

Identified as number 27 on the park map, the Ibis Playground dominates the background of this image.

Identified as number four on the park map, The Nest is a food and beverage vendor at The Bay.

A view of The Nest from the Common Ground.

A view of the Common Ground from The Nest.

Identified as number three on the park map, The Oval is a small amphitheater located near the intersection of Van Wezel Way and Boulevard of The Arts.

Another view of The Oval.

Van Wezel Way near the Oak & Palm Tree Hammock. The Oak & Palm Tree Hammock is identified as number fourteen on the park map.

Identified as number 32 on the park map, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was identified as a 2023 11 to Save site by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.

Designed by architect William Wesley Peters, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall opened on January 5, 1970. The 80,000-square-foot performing arts venue has a seating capacity of 1,741.

A view of the sculpture titled “Applause” by David E. Davis.

A view of Sarasota Bay from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

A view of Sarasota Bay.

The Bay Park is located at 1055 Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota, Florida. Click on the link for more information.

Photo tour by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com