Lake Manatee State Park, Recreational park in Manatee County, United States
Lake Manatee State Park extends across 556 acres of natural land with pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub, and depression marshes along Lake Manatee's shoreline.
The establishment of Lake Manatee State Park followed the construction of a dam across the Manatee River during the mid-1960s to create a municipal water source.
The park connects residents with nature through multiple outdoor activities including fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, and camping near the freshwater lake.
Visitors can access the park at 20007 SR 64 East from 8 AM until sunset, with vehicle parking fees between 4 and 5 dollars and boat ramp usage at 4 dollars.
The protected grounds harbor the Florida golden aster, a plant species recognized as threatened at both state and federal classification levels.
Location: Florida
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-manatee-state-park
GPS coordinates: 27.47810,-82.33610
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:38
Florida combines multiple facets: Orlando's amusement parks, the protected wetlands of the Everglades, Miami's beaches, and the Keys archipelago. This route passes through national parks, historic sites, coastal lighthouses, and botanical gardens. Visitors explore diverse ecosystems including mangrove forests, coral reefs, and natural springs. It includes natural reserves such as the J.N. Darling Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, home to over 245 bird species across 2,800 hectares, or the Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter, where waves spray seawater up to 15 meters high. Garden enthusiasts discover Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales with its 60-meter tower and 60-bell carillon, or the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach showcasing Japanese garden art. Cayo Costa State Park offers 14 kilometers of untouched coastlines, while Manatee Park in Fort Myers allows observing these marine mammals from November to March in warm waters.
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