Explore a Park or Preserve
Spring is here. This is a great time of the year to get outside and enjoy some outdoor activities. The County has 33 parks and 12 preserves to explore. Commit to exploring a park or preserve with the kids during Spring and Summer.
| Park
| Amenities |
| Bennett Park 400 Cypress Creek Blvd.
| Bus Stop, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Pavilion, Playground, Volleyball, Soccer, Trail |
| Bishop Point 2020 72nd Street Northwest
| Fishing, Open Space |
| Blackstone Park 2112 14th Avenue West
| Baseball, Bus Stop, Concessions, Blackstone Dog Park, Grills, 3-Pavilions, Playground, Racquetball, Restrooms, Skate Park, Soccer, Softball |
| Braden River Park 5201 51st Street East
| Baseball, Concessions, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer |
| Buffalo Creek Park 7550 69th Street East
| Baseball, Basketball, Concessions, Dog Park, Football, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Trail |
| Bunker Hill Community Park 35600 State Road 62
| Baseball, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Pavilion, Soccer, Trail |
| Conservatory Park 8027 Conservatory Drive
| Fishing, 2-Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Trail |
| Country Club East Park 15015 Masters Avenue
| Grills, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer |
| Crane Park 37655 East State Road 70
| Fishing, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms |
| Creekwood Park 7025 44th Avenue East
| Dog Park, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Trail |
| East Bradenton Park 1119 13th Street East
| Basketball, Bus Stop, Grills, Horseshoes, Lifeguards, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Softball, Splash Pad, Swimming Pool, Trail |
| Fort Hamer Park 1605 Ft. Hamer Road
| Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Grills, Pavilion, Open Space, |
| Greenbrook Park 6655 Greenbrook Boulevard
| Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer |
| G.T. Bray Park 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West
| Amphitheater, Baseball, Basketball, Bus Stop, Concessions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Football, Grills, Gymnasium, Horseshoes, Lifeguards, Open Space, 7-Pavilions, Pickleball, Playground, Racquetball, Recreation Center, Restrooms, Skate Park, Soccer, Softball, Splash Pad, Swimming Pool, Trail, Tennis |
| Holmes Beach Tennis Courts 6200 Flotilla Drive
| Tennis |
| John H. Marble Park 3675 53rd Avenue East
| Basketball, Bocce Ball, Bus Stop, Grills, Lifeguards, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming Pool, Tennis |
| Lakewood Ranch Park 5350 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
| Bus Stop, Baseball, Concessions, Football, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis |
| Lincoln Park 501 17th Street East
| Bus Stop, Basketball, Football, Grills, Open Space, 4-Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Splash Pad, Trail |
| Manatee Palms Park 6510 1st Avenue East
| Bus Stop, Grills, Open Space, |
| Myakka Community Park 10060 Wauchula Road
| Basketball, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Softball, Trail |
| Ola Mae Sims Park 11800 Erie Road
| Basketball, Grills, Horseshoes, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Softball, Trail, Volleyball |
| Palma Sola Park 7915 40th Avenue West
| Bus Stop, Concessions, Football, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Softball, |
| Pride Park 815 63rd Avenue East
| Bus Stop, Basketball, Grills, Open Space, 3-Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer, Softball, Trail, Volleyball |
| Rose Park 714 Palma Sola Boulevard
| Bus Stop, Fishing, Open Space |
| Sunny Shores Park 36th Avenue West and 117th Street West
| Grills |
| Sylvan Oaks Park 715th 17th Street East
| Bus Stop, Grills, Open Space, Playground |
| University Place Community Park 7850 Cooper Creek Boulevard
| Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis |
| Whitfield Park 7100 12th Street East
| Bus Stop, Grills, Open Space, 2-Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Softball |
| Preserve
| Amenities |
| Duette Preserve Duette Check Station (Open Saturdays only)
| Camping, Fishing, Grills, Pavilion, Restrooms, Trails |
| Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th Street West
| Beach, Fishing, Grills, 3-Pavilions, Restrooms, Trails |
| Jiggs Landing 6106 63rd Street East
| Boat Ramp, Fishing, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Trails |
| Leffis Key 2351 Gulf Drive South
| Trails (no dogs) |
| Moody Branch 13805 Taylor Grade Rd
| Pavilion, Trails (no dogs or bikes) |
| Neal Preserve 12301 Manatee Ave W
| Pavilion, Trails (no dogs) |
| Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W
| Trails (no dogs) |
| Riverview Pointe 8250 Desoto Memorial Hwy
| Beach, Trails |
| Robinson Preserve 17th Ave NW North Entrance (w/Valentine House) 9th Ave NW South Entrance (“The Expansion” w/NEST and Canopy Zone)
| Beach, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Grills, Open Space, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Trails |
| Rye Preserve 905 Rye Wilderness Trail | Camping, Canoe/Kayak Launch, Fishing, Grills, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Trails |
Exploring these parks and preserves is a great way to get fresh air, exercise, and unplug from our devices. It’s also a great way to see wildlife and learn about our local ecosystem. So explore a park or preserve today!
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