There are many attractions near Stump Pass Beach State Park. Manasota Scrub Preserve is protected land which was established as a habitat for the Florida scrub-jay. Named after the Manasota Land and Timber Company and the vegetation present here - scrubland - the reserve includes trails, boardwalks, and picnic areas. In addition, it is also home to various birds and animals including gopher tortoises, northern quail, swallowtail butterflies, and great horned owls. Woodmere Park is a pet-friendly park with a dedicated pet area. The park offers various amenities including benches, picnic shelters, water stations, restrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, shaded playground, and indoor gymnasium. If you are looking for another attraction near Stump Pass Beach State Park, Ainger Creek Park, Amberjack Environmental Park is a protected region that includes uncommon scrub, pine Flatwoods, marshes, and other natural areas. Dwarf, tangled-looking sand live and myrtle oaks, palmetto, slash pine, rusty lyonia, and wiregrass are all common plant species found there. Two major wetlands run through the park, one of which formed the headwaters of a tributary to the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve, and the other flows into the west branch of Coral Creek. In addition, you can spot many kinds of wonderful birds including Florida scrub jays, gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and the Florida mouse, great blue herons, glossy ibis, roseate spoonbills, and snowy egrets.