Parks & Recreation

Bradenton's Department of Public Works & Utilities is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the City’s parks, buildings, medians, and rights-of-ways. Maintenance includes mowing, edging, mulching, tree trimming, plant replacement, and equipment replacement as deemed necessary.

A priority is the continued replacement of existing park and playground equipment.  New equipment incorporates current safety standards.  

Below are some rules regarding the City's parks:

• All parks are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Riverwalk is open 24 hours a day. The Riverwalk splash pad is active 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week (unless otherwise noted on the home page).
• Alcohol is prohibited in City parks unless there is an approved special event.
• Dogs are allowed in all parks, but owners must follow City ordinances regarding leashes and pick up of dog waste.
  
  

Fishing
The majority of citizens do need a fishing license, although there are several exceptions. Please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-347-4356 or visit them on the web.

Boat Ramps
Here is a list of boat ramps in the area:

• Braden River - 3020 Manatee Avenue East in Bradenton
• Ellenton - 353 Shore Drive in Ellenton
• Ft. Hamer - 1605 Ft. Hamer Road in Parrish
• King Fish - 752 Manatee Avenue on Holmes Beach
• Lake Manatee - 19001 SR 64 E in Bradenton in Lake Manatee State Park
• Palmetto - 833 Riverside Drive in Palmetto
• Warners Bayou - 5800 Riverview Blvd. in Bradenton

 

Please visit our Out and About page to discover other recreational options in our area.