01 Wellen Park
The New Heart of South County
Wellen Park is an ambitious master-planned community in south Venice, designed as a new downtown for South Sarasota County. Centered around a town green, the community features a mix of residential neighborhoods, a vibrant town center with restaurants and shops, CoolToday Park (spring training home of the Atlanta Braves), and extensive recreational amenities. Wellen Park represents a new model of suburban living with walkability and community at its core.
02 Overview
What Makes Wellen Park Special
- CoolToday Park, the Atlanta Braves spring training facility
- Downtown Wellen Park with shops, restaurants, and a town green
- Miles of walking trails and connected neighborhoods
- Multiple new home communities from top builders
- Proximity to Venice's world-famous beaches
03 Dining
Where to Eat in Wellen Park
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04 Events
Live Music & Events in Wellen Park
Music Venues & Performing Arts
CoolToday Park Concert Series
Variety / Country / CommunitySpring training home of the Atlanta Braves, CoolToday Park also hosts concerts, community events, and seasonal live music performances in a modern ballpark setting. The Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill offers live music before games and on event nights.
Downtown Wellen Park Green
Variety / Acoustic / CommunityThe town green at Downtown Wellen Park hosts regular live music, food truck rallies, farmers markets, and seasonal community events. A vibrant outdoor gathering space for the Wellen Park community.
Nearby — Worth the Drive
North Port Concert in the Park Series
Free outdoor concert series at the North Port City Center Front Green. Features live bands, dancing under the stars, and a family-friendly community atmosphere. A beloved North Port tradition.
Shop Local North Port Market
Community farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, and prepared foods.
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05 Activities
Things to Do in Wellen Park
06 Beaches & Water
Beaches & Water Activities
Venice Beach
Just 15 minutes from Wellen Park, famous for shark tooth hunting and the fishing pier.
Caspersen Beach
The longest natural beach in Sarasota County, 15 minutes away.
07 Real Estate
Wellen Park Real Estate Market
- Price Range
- $350K - $1.2M+
- Median Home
- $495,000
- Median Condo
- N/A
- Market Insight
- Wellen Park is a new construction community with homes from Neal Communities, DR Horton, Lennar, and others. Prices reflect new construction premiums.
08 Pros
Advantages
- Brand new construction with modern floor plans
- CoolToday Park for spring training baseball
- Walkable downtown with restaurants and shops
- Community events at the town green
- Good value compared to coastal communities
08 Cons
Considerations
- Still under development, construction ongoing
- Limited existing tree canopy
- No direct beach access, need to drive
- HOA fees in all neighborhoods
- Relatively far from major employment centers
09 Schools
Education in Wellen Park
- District
- Sarasota County Schools
- Rating
- A
Wellen Park is served by Sarasota County's A-rated school system. New schools are planned as the community grows. Venice High School and Venice Middle School serve the area.
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