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Parks & Natural Resources

We take great pride in offering a vast array of programs and activities throughout Manatee County, which promote our mission of health for the community and environment.

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Announcements

John H. Marble Pool Temporary Closure

April 10, 2019

John H. Marble Pool will be closed temporarily for maintenance the week of April 15 - 21.Read More

Coquina Beach Parking and Drainage Project

March 28, 2019

South area of Coquina Beach parking lot to close April 1 to improve drainage, parkingRead More

2ND SATURDAYS - Fitness Fun for Special Needs Individuals

January 22, 2019

Fitness exercises for individuals with special needs and their families the 2nd Saturday, March through August, at G.T. Bray Recreation Center, 11-11:30 am.Read More

Upcoming Events

Filter:All Events Ag & Extension G.T. Bray Outdoor Ed

OYSTER BAGGIN' VOLUNTEER EVENT

9:00AM - 11:00AMPerico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

RYE PRESERVE MASTER GARDENER TOUR

9:00AM - 11:00AMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:45AMGT Bray Fitness Center

RYE PRESERVE NATURE CENTER OPEN

9:00AM - 12:00PMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

CANCELLED Grafting Fruit Trees

9:30AM - 12:00PMUF/IFAS Extension Manatee County

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

PRESERVE PADDLE YOGA

10:00AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve, 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

12:15PM - 1:15PMG. T. Bray Pool

RYE PRESERVE NATURE CENTER OPEN

1:00PM - 4:00PMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE NEST: EARTH FROM SPACE

8:00PM - 10:00PMRobinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

RISE & SHINE POWER FLOW YOGA

10:30AM - 11:30AMRobinson Preserve, 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA

5:45AM - 6:30AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

PADDLE UPPER GAMBLE CREEK

9:00AM - 12:00PMMulholland Road, Mulholland Rd, Florida 34219, USA

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center multi-purpose room

12:00PM - 12:50PM

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

6:30PM - 7:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

GI-BMP Commercial

8:00AM - 3:00PMManatee County Cooperative Extension Service, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

Strengthen & Lengthen

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGymnasium

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room

10:15AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Pool

Women & Weights

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Pool

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

6:30PM - 7:30PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:45AM - 6:30AMGT Bray Fitness Center

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

Strengthen & Lengthen

9:00AM - 9:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center-Multipurpose Room

Balance & Mobility

11:00AM - 11:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

ALFRESCO ART: SOLAR DYEING

1:00PM - 3:00PMEmerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

3:30PM - 4:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

5:30PM - 6:20PMGT Bray Fitness Center

Relaxation Yoga

6:30PM - 7:20PMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

8:00AM - 8:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

9:00AM - 9:50AMGymnasium

RYE PRESERVERS TRAILBLAZING VOLUNTEER WORKDAY

9:00AM - 11:30AMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

GREEN EXPLORERS: CREEK RETREAT

10:00AM - 12:00PMRye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

10:00AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Recreation Center- Multipurpose Room

10:15AM - 10:50AMGT Bray Pool