About the Park

Manatee Park is a non-captive warm water refuge for the Florida Manatee. Optimum viewing months are late December, January, and February when the gulf temperature is below 68°F (20°C). Manatees are generally not present during the warm summer months. Current Gulf temperature may be found at SCCF Recon.

• Click here for manatee viewing guidelines
  
• Parking fee is $2 per hour or $5 per day. $10 for a Shuttle Van or $20 for a Tour Bus per visit
  
• Kayak rentals and gift shop provided by the Manatee Kayaking Company (239) 913-9993
• Kayak launch available for self-launching.
  
• Dogs are not allowed at this park except for service animals. Click here to find a park where you can take your dog.
  
• Bicycles are not permitted in the park.  A bike rack is available for use while you explore the area.
  
• Volunteer Opportunities are available.
  
• Educational programs, fishing, gardens, playgrounds, restrooms, walking path, wildlife viewing, paddlecraft launch and picnic areas.
  
• The park has an extensive butterfly garden and is a demonstration landscape for the Florida Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program.
  
• Group Tours and programs are available on request. Call (239) 690-5030 for more information
  

Park Shelters

Pavilion and Amphitheater Rentals are available to rent from April through November. Call (239) 533-7524 or email Dzarriello@leegov.com for reservation information. Picnic areas are available first come, first serve unless rented for a private event. ​If paying with a check for rentals or programs  all checks must be payable to : Lee County Board of County Commissioners.

Educational Resources

• Fish Identification
  
• Butterfly Identification
  
• Start a butterfly garden
  
• Manatee Poster
  
• Manatee Bingo
  
• Manatee Coloring Book
  
• Manatee Activity Book