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 68F. 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.
  
• 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, Chickee Hut & Amphitheater Rentals are available to rent. Call (239) 690-5030 ext. 224 or email LCarr@leegov.com for reservation information. Picnic areas are available first come, first serve. 

Educational Resources

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