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.

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.

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

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

Emerson Point is one of those how-is-this-not-more-famous? kind of places. Whether you're into…read morehiking, biking, kayaking, or just soaking up the views, there's always something fun to do. The hiking trails are great, the kayak launches make it easy to get out on the water, and the observation tower is a must--climb to the top for an awesome bird's-eye view, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge showing off in the distance. There are plenty of picnic spots, plus a pavilion with nearby restrooms (always a win). One of our favorite things is walking out to the Portavant Temple Mound, where helpful signs bring the area's history to life. And if you're looking for photo ops, this place delivers--nature shots, family photos, you name it. We've had ours taken here more than once. No matter if you're exploring, relaxing, or snapping pictures, Emerson Point always has beauty waiting around the corner. There's even a welcome center near the pavilion to get you started. A perfect spot to wander, relax, and fall a little in love with Florida!

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!

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!

Kind of wish there was a you are here or something on the map but besides that it seems like it…read morewould be better if they showed where all the trails were with a sign. I only found the red trail in the parking lot because I saw someone enter it and then noticed the little white sign that said entrance only. Anyways it was a cute short walk saw a turtle and woodpecker. There's also picnic tables here but I'm unsure if some of them you have to call to reserve a spot for because they had numbers.

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!