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Floating dock with a red-seat pedal boat on the Grand Lake in Wellen Park
Out & about near Wellen Park

Bikes, fishing and rides near Wellen Park

Bikes for the Legacy Trail, tarpon on Charlotte Harbor, a door-to-door ride to the airport and a tailor who can save your favorite jacket.

The handy names that make life in Wellen Park and Southwest Florida easier and a lot more fun: bikes and rentals right off the Legacy Trail, tarpon fishing on Charlotte Harbor, door-to-door airport rides and a downtown Venice tailor. For things to do inside Wellen Park, from the Grand Lake to Braves spring training, see Living in Wellen Park.

Get outside

Two ways to enjoy the water and the trails the way locals do.

Bike Shop

Real Bikes Venice

Bike sales, full-service repairs and rentals, including e-bikes, right off the Legacy Trail in Venice.

Fishing Charter

Silver Obsession Charters

Light-tackle tarpon and inshore fishing charters with Capt. Joshua Arent, based in Boca Grande and fishing Charlotte Harbor.

Errands & travel

For the airport run and the alterations you’ve been putting off.

Airport Shuttle

Bry’s Car Service

Private, door-to-door rides between the Venice area and Sarasota, Tampa, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and other Florida airports.

Alterations

Precision Tailoring by Zina

Clothing alterations and tailoring, including wedding and formal wear, plus leather and suede repairs, in downtown Venice.

Wide lakeside promenade with a bench and palms along the Grand Lake in Wellen Park
Fetch Dog Park on the Downtown Wellen waterfront in Wellen Park, with turf, paths, shade sails and agility features

Easy outings close to home: the Grand Lake promenade and the Downtown Wellen dog park.

These picks come from a Wellen Park neighbor’s personal list. Businesses don’t pay to be listed. Please check licenses and insurance and get written estimates before hiring.

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