Bayfront Park is located on the marina near downtown Sarasota. The park boasts a playground, childre ...

This 11.2-acre preserve was purchased in 2002. The Bayonne parcel provides important cultural resour ...

This park is a popular location to fish, bike, enjoy the sunset, launch a canoe or kayak or walk you ...

Blind Pass, also known as Middle Beach, offers Gulf-to-bay access, almost 3,000 feet of beach fronta ...

The location of the site and the large number of diverse bird species make the Celery Fields an idea ...

Three double-lane boat ramps, picnic tables, leashed pets are allowed, perfect for canoe and kayak l ...

The preserve’s walking trails will lead you under a canopy of oaks, red maple, hackberry, and Americ ...

Conservatory Park is a 55 acre site with a focus on outdoor and nature-based recreation. Manatee Cou ...

Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a 190-acre farmstead established in 1878. Site includes rare Flo ...

This 82-acre park is located in the residential community of Palmer Ranch. This peaceful nature park ...

De Soto National Memorial, 5 miles (8 km) west of Bradenton, Florida, commemorates the 1539 landing ...

Dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The park has 3 small shelters with picnic tables and grills. ...

At over 21,000 acres, the Duette Preserve is the largest Preserve in Manatee County. It is located i ...

Emerson Point Preserve is situated on the West end of Snead island on the North shore of the Manatee ...

Fort Hamer Park in Parrish offers the following amenities: Boat Ramp Dock Pavilion Picnic Tables ...

This park is named after Fredd “Glossie” Atkins, the first African-American City Commissioner and fi ...

Amenities: Basketball Outdoor Fitness Equipment Picnicking Playground Restroom Shelter / Pavil ...

Neighborhood park on Siesta Key. Great for sitting and enjoying nature.

Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effecti ...

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equ ...

This is a tranquil natural park set on 110 acres. Two lakes, Heron and Summerfield, are 12 and 27 ac ...

Hidden Lake Park is a nice nature park with lake, picnic tables, and walking trail.

Jigg's Landing on the Ever's Reservoir offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the E ...

Ken Thompson Park is a waterfront park providing many recreational opportunities, including boardwal ...

Lake Manatee State Park is located 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida on State Road 64. It extends ...

Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining artistic ability with delightful "treasure-hunts" in ...

This beautiful three-acre neighborhood park is located at the end of Lime Avenue in Sarasota. Ex ...

Fountain and historic marker. Also known as the Burns Court Herald Square. Dedicated to Owen Burns b ...

Lukewood Park is a great place for a nature walk.

Manasota Beach is located at the west end of Manasota Beach Road, between the Gulf and the Intracoas ...

Manatee Palms Park is a small park that has a few benches and picnic tables.

Nestled inside the former home of Sarasota donors William and Marie Selby, Marie Selby Botanical Gar ...

McClellan Park is a small passive park.

Moody Branch, a 960 acre site, was purchased by Manatee County in 2004 in a cooperative effort with ...

In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm ...

Mystic Mines is the area’s ONLY Gemstone Mining Adventure! Become a prospector as you mine for cryst ...

Bicycling Birding Boat Ramp Canoe/Kayak Launch Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Picnickin ...

Neal Preserve’s 120 acres include both coastal habitats, such as mangrove forests and salt terns, as ...

​Nora Patterson Bay Island Park is a small park regularly used for recreational fishing, scenic view ...

his 132-acre preserve, purchased in 2006 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Prog ...

This park’s large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in southwest Florida ...

Osprey Junction Trailhead is a dog-friendly park. Dogs must be leashed at all times (maximum 6-foot- ...

Stroll through our 10-acre oasis, featuring lush tropical plants, rare fruit trees, 3 tranquil lakes ...

The Mission of the Park is to be an interactive learning environment that fosters an appreciation of ...

Palma Sola is a park located along the causeway and offers many amenities and great access to kayaki ...

Formally known as Pineapple Park. This park was recently dedicated and named in honor of “Mr. Downto ...

The restoration of Perico Preserve is a story of transformation. The land has undergone significant ...

Birding Canoe/Kayak Launch Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Fishing Pier Historical / Cult ...

Birding Boat Ramps for Motorized Vessels Canoe/Kayak Launch Fishing Picnicking Playground Rest ...

This 72-acre preserve was purchased in 2000 and 2001 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Pro ...