Camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, bird-watching - there’s a little something for everyone. The park extends three miles along the south shore of its …
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Oct 31, 2024
I am local to the area and rarely go to Lake Manatee, prefer Myakka, but wanted to clear something up with visitors. There are no manatees in the lake. It got its name from being in Manatee County no… Full review by Breckbordr
Feb 9, 2024
Noise was so great coming from the Bradenton Sports Motor Park you could not hear each other talk. Every 10 to 15 minutes from 10 till 8:30 pm just roar roar. Took the peace of the country side com… Full review by Meriam Lynn R
Apr 14, 2023
Went for a hike today. Looks like they had a recent prescribed burn because there were a lot of burned trees. Not many tall trees, so very little shade, even though we picked the shadiest trail, Long… Full review by poisonlady
Is the airboat ride on site? Is it open on Sunday's?
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Regarding air boat rides, I believe you have Lake Manatee S.P. confused with another. We have never seen air boat rides there. Myakka River S.P. has air boat rides in the park...
One of the reviews on Trip Advisor mentions tree top canopy walks. Is this a service provided by the park, or through a private tour company. I will be visiting the park in February and am interested in such an activity. thanks, Leah
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