Anna Maria Island

Parks and gardens on Anna Maria Island

Premier Parks and Gardens

Spanning the Gulf Coast from Sarasota to St. Petersburg, this selection features diverse landscapes ranging from the five offshore keys of Fort De Soto County Park to the 1.5-mile Bradenton Riverwalk. The list includes specialized sites like the 15-acre Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the historic Sunken Gardens, alongside community spaces such as Manatee Mineral Springs Park and the waterfront Bayfront Park. These locations offer a mix of botanical collections, natural springs, and recreational facilities along the Manatee River and Tampa Bay.

Premier Parks and Gardens — Map

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Fort De Soto County Park

South-southwest of St. Petersburg, Florida, Fort De Soto Park is a park operated by Pinellas County on five offshore keys, or islands:…

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Bayfront Park

Waterfront green space on Sarasota Bay featuring a marina, playground, and a promenade with views of the Ringling Bridge.

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Bradenton Riverwalk

Bradenton Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile-long public green space located along the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, between Business US 41 and…

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Vinoy Park

Vinoy Park is an 11.6-acre park located on the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida.

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Centennial Park

Sarasota waterfront area near the 10th Street boat ramp, providing public water access and space for community events.

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Five Points Park

Downtown Sarasota urban park at the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue, featuring a gazebo and paved walkways.

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Picnic Shelter #9

Covered outdoor dining facility located within the North Beach area of Fort De Soto County Park.

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Manatee Mineral Springs Park

Manatee Mineral Springs Park is a neighborhood park located in Bradenton, Florida. The park is named after a natural spring at the location.

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Crisp Park

Waterfront park in St. Petersburg's Snell Isle neighborhood with a boat ramp, playground, and picnic areas.

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Sunken Gardens

Century-old botanical garden in St. Petersburg featuring more than 50,000 tropical plants, waterfalls, and a resident flamingo flock.

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Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a botanical garden located at 9800 17th Avenue N.W. Bradenton, Florida, United States.

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Palma Sola Park

Neighborhood green space located near the shores of Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton.

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Baseball Field

Local sports facility for baseball and community recreational activities.

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Manatee Beach Park

Public beach area on Anna Maria Island featuring white sand, volleyball courts, and on-site dining facilities.

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