Things to do at Robinson Preserve

Things to Do

: Zoom; Kayaks at Robinson Preserve

The development and implementation elements of recreation programs appropriate for the Robinson Preserve property were determined by requesting input from area conservation groups, including information from the Florida CommunitiesTrust, and the Florida Department of Transportation. Input was analyzed by the Board-appointed citizens of the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Advisory Committee, coordinated by staff liaisons from the various County departments. The recreation programs were presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners and approved through a detailed management plan.
Robinson Preserve’s recreation plan, which combines all recreational uses on the property, includes the following elements:

Hiking and nature trails
Kayak/canoeing trails and launch
Environmental education
Non-motorized bicycle trails
Rollerblading
Managed fishing
Picnic areas
Wildlife viewing areas
Group camping
Observation tower

Hiking: Available on all trails.

Accessibility: There is one paved trail that begins at the entrance of Robinson Preserve and traverses the entire preserve ending at Manatee Avenue. Most of the trails are packed shell through the preserve. Please help to protect the habitat and resident wildlife by remaining on designated trails at all times.

Kayak/Canoeing: The launch is available near the entrance to the preserve. The Blueways Trails connect to the Manatee River, Perico Bayou, and Palma Sola Bay, comprising over 3 miles of internal trails. A 5-mile roundtrip adventure would start at the launch and meander through the preserve to Palma Sola Bay and back.

Bicycling: Available on designated trails only.

Rollerblading: Available only on the paved trail.

Fishing: Available throughout the preserve, subject to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations.

Picnicking: Available at the various sites throughout the preserve on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Wildlife Viewing: A variety of birds and wildlife can be seen throughout the preserve in the restored native ecosystems.

Group Camping: Available for groups by reservation only. Please call 941-748-4501 ext. 1807 for more information or to reserve the campground.

Getting There

Robinson Preserve Address: Map
1704 99th Street Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209

Driving Directions:

From Central Manatee County: Take SR 64 (Manatee Avenue) west to 75th Street West. Turn north on 75th Street West and drive to 17th Avenue Northwest. Turn left and continue to the end of the street. Robinson Preserve is located on the corner of 17th Avenue Northwest and 99th Street West.
From West Manatee County: Take SR 64 (Manatee Avenue) east from Anna Maria Island to 75th Street West. Turn north on 75th Street West and drive to 17th Avenue Northwest. Turn left and continue to the end of the street. Robinson Preserve is located on the corner of 17th Avenue Northwest and 99th Street West.