Kensington Park, Florida
Kensington Park is a community of 3,916 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Kensington Park
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota High School, American National Bank Building and Circus Hammock.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Kensington Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kensington Park
Kensington Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,697 at the 2020 census, down from 3,901 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Kensington Park, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Sarasota Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Opera house in Sarasota, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks32
Sarasota High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
High school in Sarasota, Florida
2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bank building in Sarasota, Florida
Appleby Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Commercial building in Sarasota, Florida
Atlantic Coast Line Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railway station in Sarasota, the United States of America
Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Bacon and Tomlin Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Former building in Sarasota, Florida, USA
Burns Court Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Mixed-use area, predominately commercial, in Sarasota, Florida
Central-Cocoanut Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Chidsey Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Sarasota, Florida
City Waterworks, Sarasota
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Crisp Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Sarasota, Florida, on the National Register of Historic Places
DeMarcay Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic hotel building in Sarasota, Florida, USA
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Circus Hammock
Park · 1.0 mi
Nature preserve in Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes12
Hometown Heroes Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
600 North Beneva Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00
Paramo Café & Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
3700 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.8 mi
3080 17th Street, Sarasota
Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00
History
During the post-World War II economic boom a number of new subdivisions developed up in the area surrounding Sarasota. In 1955, the Paver Construction Company, purchased over 400 acres from Charles Schmid, a local dairy farmer. Previously, the company built the Paver Park Estates subdivision. Paver Construction was started when Martin Paver, a native of New York state, along with his wife, visited Sarasota in 1949 and liked it so much that he decided to move there and get into real estate development. He also got his two sons involved. Construction would begin in 1956 and had 1,400 homes in it when fully completed. The name of the subdivision comes from where the Pavers had lived at in Great Neck, New York.
From the History section of Kensington Park, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
4350 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Community Haven For Adults And Children With Disabilities
School · 2.3 mi
4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota
Healthcare2
Map of Kensington Park
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 63°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sarasota County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Desoto Lakes 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Fruitville 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Sarasota 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Bee Ridge 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Gulf Gate 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Bayshore Gardens 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Lakewood Ranch 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- South Bradenton 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Palmer Ranch 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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