Wellen Park (also known as West Villages) in the Venice FL area offers the perfect opportunity to live in luxury and a close-knit community. From its beautiful homes to its tranquil nature trails and parks, this place has it all. The Wellen Park community is home to many luxurious properties. There are so many positive aspects of living here, from paved walking and bike paths for you and your family to the stunning views of the water and the coast. This blog post will take an in-depth look at what makes the Wellen Park community so great.
Community Events
Wellen Park in Venice FL offers many activities such as movie nights and block parties. The sense of a tight-knit community is present here and with so much to do, you can see why. Concerts, craft fairs, and other events will keep you busy and social during every season at Wellen Park. With these wonderful events on hand-you can be sure that your days will never be dull.
Local Beaches
Wellen Park’s neighborhoods are only a short drive away from the local beaches. If you love to go swimming or sunbathing, then this area is perfect for your family. Some of the close beaches you and your family can enjoy include Blind Pass Beach, Brohard Park, and Caspersen Beach Park. There are plenty of activities to enjoy along Florida’s beautiful coast: sightseeing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, trail walking, and even things your furry friends can enjoy. Or take a break, dip your toes in the sand and just enjoy the beautiful coastline views at the beach. With such close access, you can enjoy the beauty of the Sarasota coastal life whenever you like.
Wellen Park Outdoor Activities
Wellen Park is home to many outdoor activities and parks that will keep you and your family busy all year round. A short walk away, there are some trails for running or walking with the whole family or perhaps just enjoying a quiet stroll alone in some solitude. There are also bike paths that run throughout Wellen Park so if bicycling is something you love, then this is a great place to enjoy the sport. There are also a few close by parks, here’s just a few:
Blue Herron Park & Bark
The dog-friendly Blue Herron Park is located in West Villages. It offers more than just a space for dogs to play; the Bark Park has agility stations and drinking fountains, and the walking trails provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities within the neighborhood boundaries without having to leave at all.
Myakka River State Forrest
Located in close proximity to West Villages, Myakka River State Forest provides all of the outdoor amenities you can ask for. If you want a day of activities, this state park offers, bicycling, bird watching, flat bottom boat tours, fishing, geocaching, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, and much more! If you’re looking for a great staycation, they also offering camping along the hiking trails. Grab your backpacks and camping gear and get ready for a great weekend outdoors.
Boundless Adventures Playground in North Port
The Boundless Adventures Playground in North Port is a new location for children of all abilities to play. The playground features equipment accessible for everyone, making it a wonderful addition to the area and one that citizens can look forward to using with their families. Additionally, there’s an easy-to-follow nature trail nearby that will walk you through lush forests filled with wildlife.
Garden of the Five Seasons
This four-acre park is a sensory delight. The paved paths wind through open green space creating an accessible nature walk with multiple resting areas made from stone benches among planted flowers of all colors for visual appeal. In addition to these amenities, there are several shelters that provide shade during sunny days or rain protection on stormy ones and allowing you to also gaze out at views laced throughout this landscape beauty.
Homes and Communities at Wellen Park

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Single and multi-family homes are offered for sale through all price ranges (from the low to mid 200s to 600s) situated within this gated community in Venice FL. Each home is perfectly built with top-of-the-line features that will make you feel right at home. With several different neighborhoods to choose from, there is something available for everyone. The community is a safe place to live with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby, as well as entertainment opportunities such as movies, beaches, dining, and shopping. There are three districts in Wellen Park including Playmore District, West Villages District, and Downtown Wellen (which is currently under construction). The West Villages district offers seven distinct neighborhoods:
1. Grand Paradiso
The innovative new home designs from Lennar are the perfect fit for Gran Paradiso, a master-planned community with enhanced technology and unrivaled value. With their commitment to quality, integrity, and excellence at its core, you can be confident that these homes will give everyone something special to celebrate. The homes in Gran Paradiso are resort-style and move-in ready.
2. Grand Palm
Grand Palm offers single-family and paired villa homes starting from the low 300s. You’ll find amenities that will make it hard to leave. This resort-style living features an onsite activities coordinator, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, and a large pool with water slides.
3. Renaissance
The Renaissance neighborhood offers paired villas from the upper 200s and single-family homes from the mid 300s. Start each day off right in Mattamy Homes Renaissance neighborhood, an award-winning community of paired villas and single-family homes designed for exactly how you want to live. This vibrant location is in the hub of Wellen Park near West Villages District’s new Marketplace shopping center.
4. Oasis
The Oasis neighborhood provides single-family homes ranging in the mid 300s. The homes in this neighborhood are designed for families and active adults alike. Homesites are set on 60- to 70-ft wide lots. Enjoy the tranquility of a nature reserved oasis with groomed walking trails, ponds, and a community pool. Oasis also provides a private entrance to the 33 acres shared park with amazing walking, running, or bicycle routes.
5. Tortuga
Move-in ready single-family homes in this neighborhood start in the 300s. This neighborhood is the epitome of a close-knit community. With only 111 homes, you will know your neighbors and love the scenery. The homes in Tortuga overlook a pond and park setting.
6. Island Walk
This neighborhood truly offers it all. Their collection of villas and single-family homes provide something for everyone’s taste. Ranging from the 300s to 600s, there is something for every family that is looking for a resort living style. IslandWalk offers endless amenities to explore, stay active in nature or connect with others.
7. Sarasota National
Sarasota National is the perfect neighborhood for those looking for a beautiful golf community. This area offers a 6plex coach, a 4plex coach, villas, patio, executive and estate-style homes ranging in the 200s. Sarasota National is a beautiful and challenging golf course surround by wetlands and preserves that provides amenities like the Palm Club. The club features three buildings for guests to enjoy, including resort-style facilities.
Schools & Education
Learning isn’t just a part of living well, it’s an essential component. From the A-rated public school district to renowned continuing education opportunities, learning is always at your fingertips in Wellen Park. There are educational opportunities and facilities to meet all residents’ needs including Taylor Ranch Elementry, SKY Academy Middle School, Island Village Montessori School, Venice Middle School, Venice High School, State College of Florida, and Suncoast Technical College.
Downtown Wellen, Venice FL (Coming Soon!)
This exciting new destination will quickly fit into the “Wellen way of life”. It will have a welcoming and social atmosphere that will give everyone in the community something to do. Residents will be able to indulge in stylish shops, amazing restaurants, and beautiful sunsets. Details on this new development are up and coming.
If you are looking for an ideal location where you can have everything at your fingertips yet still feel connected to others who share similar values as yourself, then look no further than Wellen Park in Venice Fl. Come explore this hidden gem today.
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