Manatee County Parks and Preserves

The Manatee County Preserves are managed by the Resource Management Division of the Natuaral Resources Department of the Manatee County Government.  Here is how I found the Individual Pages for the Manatee County Wildlife and Nature Preserves
  1. Visit Manatee County Home Page
  2. Click the "Government" Tab from Main Menu
  3. Click the "Departments" link under the Heading "Information for ..." on the Left Side Menu
  4. Click "Natural Resources" from the List of "Departments"
  5. Finally, click the "Resource Management Division" from the Left Side Menu


Duette Preserve Information

The Duette Preserve is the largest Manatee County Preserve at more than 21,000 Acres. There may be an access fee charge to visitors using vehicles to access the preserve. Please call the Duette Preserve for more information on the access fee.

Address: 2649 Rawls Road
Duette, FL 34251
Phone: (941) 776-2295
Website: Duette Preserve on MyManatee.org

Emerson Point Preserve

Emerson Point is a 365 acre Florida Wildlife and History Preserve home to Manatee County's and Southwest Florida's largest Native American Temple at the Portavant Temple Mound.

Address: 5801 17th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 721-6885
Website: Emerson Point Preserve on MyManatee.org

Jigg's Landing

Opening in December 2010, Jigg's Landing is one of the newest additions to the Manatee County Preserve. Featuring opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, biking, and fishing among others, the newly renovated Jigg's Landing has something to offer for nearly every visitor.

Address: 6106 63rd Street East
Bradenton, FL
Phone: (941) 748-4501 ext. 4602
Website: Jigg's Landing on MyManatee.org

Leffis Key

Address: 2351 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Anna Maria Island
Phone: (941) 748-4501 (Resource Management Division)
Website: Leffis Key on MyManatee.org

Robinson Preserve

Address: 1704 99th Street Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209
Phone: (941) 748-4501 (Resource Management Division)
Website: Robinson Preserve on MyManatee.org

Rye Preserve

Address: 905 Rye Wilderness Trail
Parrish, FL 34219
Phone: (941) 776-0900
Website: Rye Preserve on MyManatee.org