Manatee Mineral Springs Park

A State historical marker at Manatee Mineral Springs (formerly known as Indian Spring) Park describes the rich history of this location. The park was named after a natural spring used by American Indians. Josiah Gates, Manatee County’s first white settler who settled nearby in 1842, also used the spring.

Now a traditional neighborhood park in the heart of the Old Manatee district, the park is one of the region’s oldest parks on record – and there are plans to add to it. The park has playground equipment, a half-sized basketball court, picnic tables, a gazebo, trash receptacles, and a vacant tract attached to the park is the future site of Reflections of Manatee Inc. Historical Complex.

The historical complex will pay homage to the founding of Manatee Settlement in 1842. Early pioneers would come to this area to collect fresh water from the spring and get their mail from the postmaster.