Nice park on the water with some shade tries, floating docks, and boat launches for power boats and…read morepaddle craft. Views of Fort Hamer Park. We enjoyed our visit. Worth a stop if you're in the area. The train museum isn't far up the road.. Choo choo. Saw some people kayaking. Some some people resting in the shade with pooches. Nice spot.

A terrific place to have lunch under the Oak trees. Right by the river and a boat launch. Clean…read morerestrooms and neat grounds. A terrific picnic spot for sure.

Very nice spot for an early morning excursion to see if we could find manatees! It was hot hot hot…read more but the hike to the observation tower was short and full of fun things to see!! We found a pond full of birds, two lizards on a bench, fish jumping out of the water and the tower itself is very tall and quite a sight! We had the best time and it is a very nice trail. We saw walkers, runners and bikers so good for all sorts of activities! Plenty of parking, quiet and serene. Get out there early or late in the evenings to avoid the heat bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen and stay on the path and you'll have a great time!

Several easy hiking trails make this a handy place to take a stroll. The terrain isn't very scenic…read morebut there is an observation tower that affords good views of the surrounding area. Unisex restrooms available at the parking lot. Free parking and admission.

The moneys been put in the box at the booth, it's five bucks and The Honor System is used - thena…read moreseries of slow winding snake turns up the next half mile past the canoe launch and into the parking lot & picnic area where there's also a little playground set up for screaming kids. Last week we explored to the East, logic dictates we head West because there's more land, more trails and a brisk twenty minutes in, past the equestrian area and I had wished I brought my compass . So I looked to the sun, it was my nearing 9:45AM so I made a quick little sundial and determined my bearings, keeping the rays at my right shoulder, a tall pine in the distance for extra measure. So quickly the terrain can change from soft and slow white sand to fast packed non-silty soil to brown and boggy muddy to green and lush all within a stones throw in any direction. Know this friends - you'll be given no help from signage - only arrows , there are numbers from 15 to 3 - yet, not telling ya anything at all - no maps at the gate, nobody in the booth at the gate - nobody official looking around, so be aware of that if you want to see beyond the next turn. Getting turned around is easier than going straight towards the trails end. I assumed that the 15 I saw, then the 7 I saw then the 3&4 means I'd be on a cylindrical circumnavigation - looping back to the pavement that takes you in and separated the two very different sides of the park. We came up on Dude Lake and here in this primitive shallow shored lake - along with birds, turtles are sounds unique to my ears, movements in the brush that have the dogs diving into and thrashing within - only to pop out from the other side dumbfounded and disappointed. There are things that are unseen underneath - human penetration is virtually impossible without damaging the plants, vines and thick green entanglements. I believe these are small creatures, whatever they are but emit the most beautiful sounds, whatever they are.

Nice area to go camping. The rangers explained where to go and bathroom has easy access to find.read more

Went here recently, nice little mini beach. Sat for awhile, watched the boats, overhead planes, and…read morepeople. Got my groove on. $2 entrance fee not bad. Plenty of parking. They also have some trails to walk nearby , and a park. Opens up to the bay eith a great view from the beach and lets you get your "chill" on! Very relaxing

Beautiful place. There are little picnic areas. A nice little beach and trails. You can sit there…read moreall day and look out on the bay.

Buffalo Creek Park has something for everyone, from soccer and baseball fields to basketball…read morecourts. My personal favorite, however, is the paved walking path circling the park; it's perfect for both brisk exercise and leisurely strolls. With a playground for the little ones as well, it's a wonderful spot to spend a few hours with the whole family.

Brought the kids here to play basketball. They had fun showing off their skills. Parking was easy,…read morebut wish there were some better signs where things are. 06.06.2025

This was our first time here and there is so much more to explore! We drove all the way to the…read morepoint and parked in the lot. There are portable bathrooms there and a lot of small beaches. We walked and stopped and enjoyed the water! We brought the bike and scooter and stroller but didn't get a chance to use them this time although there are plenty of good sidewalks to use! We will be back!

One of my favorite places to visit. From natural trails, tree canopies, various elevation, changes,…read moreand steps to a view of the bay and Sandi beaches. This is a must see if you are an outdoor person and love hiking or you'd like to just explore some of the plant life in history or you wanna launch a kayak or maybe wind sail this is a fantastic park.

Bright as the day is, but a new addition to a new addition to Bradenton! My heart breaks slightly…read morefor the older houses and undeveloped land that used to be here, but progress shines brightly on Bradenton, and this park is a wonderful example of that! There's doggy poo bags, and I'm not sure why, but across the street is another unlabeled park with a smaller playground in the shade and it's absolutely strange. They have astroturf and fake mounds, I cannot fathom why. It's only lacking a hole and some golfers... Either way, untapped park that I've never noticed before!

This is a wonderful space just off the highway. There are nice sidewalks and a couple of nature…read moretrails to walk and run. There are two separate parking lots to access different sections of the park to start your workout or walk. It's a very cozy and charming place to walk and I will return.

All the kids love this place. There are things to climb on, make yourself dizzy with, and a zip…read moreline swing. A family I babysit for from out of town asked for park recommendations. This was on top of my list of recs. They loved it. The pics I was sent had the baby with pure joy all over her face. This was also my recommendation for the child's summer camp to take the kids. It was great for all the kids, they went three times last summer. 03.02.25

Best park around! Clean, safe and usually busy! They have everything from a playground, bathrooms,…read morepergola, dog park, baseball park, soccer field, disc golf, golf cart sized sidewalks and so many paths. Through the Lakewood Ranch website you can find weekly events and activities at the park! Saturday morning in the Fall & Winter, MVP Sports and Social do a disc golf league and it's so fun and community focus!

A great little spot nearby our home that offers camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, Manatee…read moreriver access for kayaks, and clean bathrooms next to the Ranger Station. This 145 acre property located just northwest of the Lake Manatee Dam. The preserve's trail system leads visitors through four distinctive ecosystems, including sand pine scrub, xeric oak scrub, oak hammocks and the river community. The trails are soft underfoot and well traveled. Lovely spot for a sit, a walk or some kayaking!

Like many things in this area, the preserve was once an amazing piece of wild Florida. The overall…read moreupkeep of the park's doesn't seem to matter much, but it's great manatee county can buy brand new trucks for the rangers. Not to mention there is a new boundary fence that was recently put in place, barring anyone from exploring the bush. Orange and yellow trail are passable, but pieces of the red trail near the canoe launch are completely over grown. On top of all that, it is just lovely to hear people start their cars from the brand new neighborhood just a hundred feet from the red trail! Do not go barefoot, and if you must, please look at the ground every once in a while. I have been going to this park for 13 years and have never seen a disgusting needle(not in a doctors office) until today. Truly, it is heartbreaking to see this place be pushed aside and the history be forgotten. Erasmus Rye erected the town or Rye along the manatee river, may his namesake never be forgotten.