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

Robinson Preserve - View From Tower - Parks Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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What an amazing place to spend the day wandering trails, observing nature & the beauty of God's creation! 10/10 & will be back! read more

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Great place for a walk to bay or nice bike ride! Kayaks were available for rental at one of the entrances. Beautiful preserve and great location to spend a few hours outside and possibly pack a lunch! read more

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So much wonderful nature: sky, land and water! Birding is fantastic, kayaking through mangroves is serine. The trails are easy to walk and keep a sharp eye for native flora and wildlife! read more

lovely well maintained outdoor preserve Great way to take in Nature & the natural Beauty of Florida I think the grounds keepers do a Great job !! Kudos to them and all their Hard work read more

Great place for a walk, but I did the bike trails and they were excellent. Very clean and well maintained. During the week the place is deserted and we only ran into a few people on our ride. The NEST is a must for kids with various slides and obstacle climbs. Views and nature are great and the observation tower is a must for great scenery of the bay and the reserve itself. My only gripe would be that the trails need to be marked better. However, they do have abundant signs with copies of the map, which help you stay on track. I just wish they would have arrows or signs pointing which path is which so you wouldn't need to keep consulting a map. read more

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The kayak launch is pretty nice and paddling through the mangroves is very peaceful. The recovery from the hurricanes is coming along. read more

Robinson Preserve - Parks Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I visited Robinson Preserve for the first time in February. I was pleasantly surprised to discover this gem while I was on vacation. The park has several pathways for walking or biking. Even though it is wide open and easy to see most trails I did still use my All Trails app because it was a little confusing. There are also maps posted throughout the park. Many of the trails were not shaded, but some were. What really impressed me was the variety of birds here! My favorite was a flock of pelicans. I was also pleased with the facilities. There were screened in pavilions that I utilized for a picnic. There was also an accessible boardwalk leading up to the trees and what they call the Nest. It appears to be an indoor space where they provide classes or can be rented. There are also bathrooms and an interactive playground that both kids and adults can enjoy! I am definitely planning on returning to this peaceful park the next time I am in the area. read more

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Absolutely love this forest preserve! Super clean,beautiful views and a lot of wildlife. I love starting and ending on the brand new south entrance. Walk way is recycled tires so it's gentle on knees and legs. Path turns into gravel/ seashells once you enter into the other entrance/ area with the overlook. They have kayak wash stations and even storage. Both entrance have bathrooms as well. You can bike, canoe/kayak, or walk. Pets allowed on leach A lot of parking read more

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In the northwest Bradenton sits a 682 acres coastal marsh preserve. RP is well designed, maintained and the cleanest park I've been to. This review is based on my first visit this Spring, 21 post inoculation. I arrived mid-morning weekday and the parking lot was 2/3 full. Noticed a mobile standing paddle operator at the lot. Some wore masks but most didn't. It didn't feel busy other than at the parking lot. RP is flat as elevations go and offers activities such as walking, running, cycling, bird watching, fishing and kayaking. RP has KAYAK TRAILS... how awesome is that! There are even kayak lockers that you can rent so you don't have to haul them. They have security cameras and security patrols seemed to be active. I enjoyed a 3.5 mile walk on flat shells, asphalt trails and board walks. It was foggy & overcast but the 53' watch tower provided a birds eye view of the Preserve. On a clear day, you can see Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Saw typical salt marsh features and birds. RP's north and west perimeters are Tampa Bay and Perico Bayou.... step through mangroves, there are tiny sandy beaches and water views. RP also had a pedestrian only trail with cushy recycled tires that's great for runners. Many trails and activities to be had at RP. One thing they lack is foliage cover on trails. There's no shade for 97% of trails, so a lesson learned is to visit earlier in the mornings or late afternoons. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a large bottle of water. This preserve is free and has 2 entrances and parking lots. Enjoy! read more

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What a great piece of public property!! This is what we need more of to offset the endless housing developments. A generous free parking area fronts more than 600 acres of hard pack shell covered and asphalt trails, secluded bay front beach coves, and bayou - perfect for bicycling dog walking, kayaking, running and walking. Special features like the huge observation tower, and the upcoming pedestrian only addition make this a spectacular destination. Meticulously maintained, with restrooms at the main entrance and pristine boardwalks and bridges... Trails vary in length from short runs to 3+ mile loops, there is no place better to get some fresh air and exercise! read more

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Great walk with the dog. People on bikes, kayak Rentals, people fishing, jogging etc. There is a cool observation tower(No longer dog friendly) but everything else is. Some areas to picnic, some areas to sit by the water, a large area with a compressed mulch walking surface for foot traffic only that is super cushy and feels great on the old bones, feet,knees, and back. Wonderful spot- **MostlyFullSun** read more

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I absolutely love this place--it's so peaceful and serene. Since moving to the area, I've already been back four times, bringing each member of my family to experience it. Last week, my husband and I were on our way to the beach, but when we saw it would take 40 minutes to go just five miles, we spontaneously changed our plans and came here instead. We had packed a picnic, enjoyed it by the water, and it turned out to be such a beautiful and relaxing experience. This place has quickly become a favorite! read more

I absolutely LOVE going to Robinson Preserve! It is so beautiful! Parking can be tough so I recommend going early. Keep your eyes open and enjoy the wildlife! The paths are great and it is always clean. They are wide enough at most parts to accommodate pedestrians & bikers. There's a 3 mile loop that's perfect for getting your daily movement in. There are also covered rear area with suggested exercises which I think is fun. While you're in the park make sure you climb the tower and take in the stunning 360 views. You can see the sky bridge! On weekends they have kayak rentals or you can bring your own. read more

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Such a lovely place to go running in. The scenery is beautiful and I enjoy how quiet and peaceful it is during the mornings. read more

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If the weather's not too hot this is a wonderful place to visit. Extremely well maintained. The walkways are clean and wide. Great for walking or biking. Not crowded when we were there. Plenty of room for bikers, walkers and joggers. The best part of the preserve is the 3 story tower overlooking the preserve. The tower is well built and large. Check out some of the wood carvings on the top level. Once on top you have a view of Tampa Bay, boats, birds and fish. This is a great way to see Florida in its original splendor. read more

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The Robinson Preserve is a fantastic and *FREE* park that allows you to experience some of the natural beauty of the Florida coast away from the beach. The preserve has loads of waterways, mangrove forests, Florida scrub habitat, and all the trails you could hope to find (including *kayak* trails!) in order to experience it all. The trails are great for hiking or cycling and provide ample access for birdwatching, photography, or just enjoying a beautiful day outside. There is very little shade on most of the trails, but the vegetation is high enough to block wind on strong windy days. The very well maintained trails and boardwalks provide access to fishing spots along with a fantastic observation tower that overlooks the expanse of the preserve. There has been a more recent southern addition to the preserve that is less vegetated but includes a series of ponds which serve as great habitat for many of the incredible birds that spend their time on the Florida shores. Just as an aside: I wouldn't recommend the primitive trail out to Mead Point at the northwestern corner of the preserve. It is a neat trail through the mangroves (which is fairly well shaded overall) but has no real view at the end so it isn't necessarily worth the out-and-back. read more

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Great place to go for a walk and enjoy the wildlife and views from the tower. You can bring your own kayak and they have a place to clean it there too. read more

While I was visiting Florida, I heard a family referring to some observatory tower and had to find it. Thus, we arrived at Robinson Preserve which has about 10 miles or more (I didn't count, but I know there was markers and took me about 2 hrs to get back). Me and my niece sped off looking for the tower and the view from there was spectacular. You can see the water, bridges and other civilians using the trail. You can walk, jog or even bike along the trail. I also suggest you keep a watchful eye, because we spotted 2 black snakes during our time here. The only downside is the about of bird poop and stench all over the place. Maybe we just got there at a bad time. read more

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Great place to walk, observe wildlife, see sunset. Great place to wander and climb the tower. Best part, it's all free! read more

Amazing spot! The trails are great. Covered in the woods or out in the sun, great trails! Views from the lookout tower. Plenty of people so that it feels safe but not so congested that you've got to share conversations with anyone else outside of your group. read more

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Great nature preserve. Lots of free parking. Well laid out. Like others have said, wear a sun hat, not much shade. Restrooms, water, great trails. If you hit the Preserve at the right time you can pop into Valentine House to see some cool history. We talked to very nice girl who was very informative. They are all volunteers and only there in the mornings, I think. Worth a pop in, if you can. read more

Amazing! Beautifully kept up. Trails all over. You could explore for hours and still not see everything. I went with my dog. Spent about two hours. Got to the beach end, which was beautiful. Dogs are allowed (even in the water) but must be leashed. It is definitely a walk though. This isn't a quick, 5 min and you are to the water park. It took us about 25 mins to walk straight to the water. But, I loved it! Trails, some bridges, some trails were paved and others were lightly rocked. Free parking. Can't wait to go back! read more

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A beautiful nature preserve with great walking paths made from compressed shredded rubber. Plenty of vistas and birds. read more

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Lovely little oasis tucked away in suburbia! Took our kayaks for a paddle in their lagoon. It was a very nice way to spend a couple of hours! read more

This park/preserve is fantastic! I love exploring a new place via a run, and this did not disappoint. It's different than any park I've been to as there is a mix of trail types - the trails in the middle of the park (fairly close to one of the parking lots) are more manicured, out in the open, and have a soft track surface. The rest of the trails are mostly paved, but it does feel like you are out in nature in the middle of nowhere. It was so fun to explore. I had a loose plan of wanting to see the bay and the 'kayak trails' (what a cool feature) and go about 5 miles. I ended up going around most of the exterior loop + some interior and ended up going 6 miles without repeating more than probably 1/4 to 1/2 mile at most. There are excellent map posts at (I think) every intersection. I went on a cloudy day, but I was thinking that on a sunny, summer day, it could get very hot on a lot of the trails as there isn't a lot of shade, at least on the trails closest to the parking lots. As you get further out, there is more tree cover. You can tell that someone or a group of people have invested a lot of time, effort, and money to make this a nice place for people to run, walk, bike, or kayak, or just relax (there are covered benches throughout the park). Thank you! read more

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Miles and miles of beautiful paths with the most stunning nature. Always easy to get parking. A great way to spend the day.

We love this spot, any age could find some fun part of the persevere. We love our Saturday running groups that help many to encourage step out and motivate them. read more

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Great place to take a walk or ride a bike. We biked all the trails and it was about 5 miles. There is a lookout tower that gives you a view of the Skyway bridge. Some of the trails are shaded. One trail is a loop and the other is not. There are restroom next to the parking lot. The park is free to visit. The lookout tower is about 1/4 mile from the parking lot. read more

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Cool walking and biking trails. Great mix of paved, wooden, gravel and sandy trails. The scenery was awesome, creeks, marsh, ocean. read more

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Beautiful preserve!!! Great place for families, couples, friends, or just go alone to walk, kayak, paddle board, fish, playground, or bike ride. No two experiences are the same in Robinson! It's amazing such a great park and nature preserve are free! The other side of park has the launch areas for kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards plus a tree house area for kids. I have taken yoga and it's so much fun- super relaxing and Inexpensive. You can even book parties there. read more

I ventured here yesterday. Great place to hike, walk, run, read, learn, swim, kayak, bird watching, crab viewing, etc. It's a three miles loop. Takes forever to walk it if you love animals and nature. There is a fort that you can climb up to the top. Benches are placed around the park if you need a sit and some shade. Bathrooms and water fountains were available at the main entrance near the rear of the parking lot. There's a tiny playground between the back of the restrooms building and entrance. Didn't see any manatees even though it's in Manatee County. Definitely will revisit in the future! Happy travels! read more

Wow! I wish I lived nearby and could visit daily! So many different terrains, trail options, and activity options whether you want to walk, bike, stroll, kayak or climb the steps of the tower. The trail head at the North end has kayak launch along with a cleaning station, so you can hose it down before you load up to take it home. There are so many trail options mix and match, plus there are benches ever so often to sit in the shade and catch your breath (marked on the trail maps with a brownish hut/house icon) some even have workout signs with suggestions of how to get your blood pumping a little more. I love how well EVERY intersection is marked with mileage posts and a copy of the map so it's easy to know where you are. I also love how the terrain changes from shell to scrubs to mangroves... just beautiful! read more

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Lovely bikable, walkable, runable, roller bladeable, dog walkable, 2.3 mile trail with short offshoot, trails to vista overlooks. Water views. Fish jumping. Pedestrian bridges. Boardwalk. Saltmarsh. Birds including osprey, vultures, pelicans and more. Fishing and paddle boat opportunities. Also check out the Palma Sola Botanical garden and its fruit trees, flowers and ponds across the road.. and Geraldson Community Farm share operation a short hop down the road and Geraldson Farm Market stand up the road and around the corner. Heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, honey and sunshine await. The preserve includes lots of interpretive signs. Map postings. Bathrooms. Closes at 6 p.m. There are great offshoot trails to check out with wonderful water views. A tower. Nice spot fo suah. read more

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Wow what an amazing park! I've been coming to AMI over the last 8 years and this park continues to grow and change. Love the new section and paths that were added. I also love that the main part of the park is now connected to the other section so you can do the full 6 mile or more loop. Great paths for walking, jogging or riding bikes. You can bring your dogs but make sure that you clean up after them. If you look around you will see lots of wildlife from fish, birds (love the pink flamingos), lizards, snakes and more. Favorite paths are the bridges through the mangroves but lots of variety in the park. With the new section there are 3 parking lots so lots of access just remember to lock your car. When in the park also don't forget to look across the bay to Tampa and the Tampa Bay Bridge. read more

Robinson Preserve - New section - Parks Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Lovely hike through old Florida feeling park. Not much shade. Would be fun to bike. Canoe "trails" look gorgeous. Loved the view from the top of the observation tower. Saw a fair amount of wildlife. read more

If you can, you should go to the "Robinson Preserve" at 7:00 a.m. The dawning day creates a very special light. It is quiet and you can enjoy nature and animals in peace and quiet. We have seen many, Ospery, herons, woodpeckers and much more. Another highlight is the view from the tower. We saw the "Sunshine Skyway Bridge" from a completely new perspective. The paths lead, also over wooden walkways, through the beautiful area and you can also go to the sea in certain places. It was a great experience for us. Visitor center, free parking, toilets. Two other things: 1. Avoid lunchtime, since many paths have no shade. 2. In the parking lot of the main entrance there is a mobile rental of kayaks and StandUpPadels. read more

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Good spot to visit with a bike or if you like walking, that's also a possibility. In the park, there are small ponds and rivers where you'll find birds and crabs. Through the main trail there are outlets that look at the Perico Bayou and others on the north end that lead to the Tampa Bay. If you visit, it's a must to climb the tower found toward the north end of the trail. Once at the top, you can see for miles around the area. While there's the main entrance on the southeast side of the park, there's another that's off the main road (SR-64) on the southwest end. read more

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A beautiful space for walking, biking, birding, or just taking pleasure in being surrounded by a natural landscape. While this preserve is popular, a weekday stroll along its winding path will not be crowded. Climb the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding area. read more

We are visiting from Buffalo NY and traveled with our 2 dogs. We heard of this reserve through social media and what a gem it is. The trails were fantastic, the scenic views were amazing. Bikers and hikers were out in force and kayakers were out as well. Very dog friendly as long as their leashed. Well done Florida, well done. read more

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