Reopening Manatee

What's Next

Manatee County is implementing phased openings of public facilities and spaces. Reopening plans are tentative and could change.

At all public spaces, please continue to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.

• No more than 10 per gathering
• Individuals and groups should stay 6 feet apart.

Week of May 25

• Tennis and pickleball courts are open (with restrictions)
  • Reservations are required at GT Bray - call (941) 742-5923
• Skate parks are open
• Rose, Portosueno, and Sunny Shores Parks are open
• Robinson and Rye playgrounds are open
• Manatee Beach Concession (AMI Cafe) and the Coquina Beach Concession are open
• All ice vending machines at the Ft. Hamer, Coquina North, and Warner's Bayou Boat Ramps are open
• Summer camp registration will open May 27 at 5 p.m.
  • Summer Blast Camp will be held at the G.T. Bray Park Recreation Center and the John H. Marble Recreation Center starting June 1.
  • Parks and Natural Resources' popular outdoor specialty camps will be offered at some County preserves starting June 8.

Week of June 1

• Library curbside service begins
• Public pool use at GT Bray beginning June 1, by appointment - call (941) 720-1775
• Pavilion rentals will resume on June 1 for groups of 10 or less
• Manatee County Property Appraiser will reopen to the public June 1, by appointment - Schedule online or call the office at (941)748-8208

Week of June 8

• Libraries open (limited hours)
• Public Pool Use Plan
• Summer Camp Plan
• Outdoor Fields Plan
• League Play Plan

Week of June 15

• Small Venue Plan
• Large Venue Plan (including Bradenton Area Convention Center and Powell Crosley Estate)
• League Play resume (with guidelines)

Now Open

• Boat ramps - Boats and trailers only. Those using kayaks and canoes should use designated launches at County parks and preserves.
• Public beaches (except Greer Island) - Observe CDC social distancing guidelines
• Vacation rentals can operate (with restrictions) based on Manatee County's Vacation Rental Plan for Phased Opening, which was approved by state officials on May 21

Closed

Manatee County staff continue to serve the public and services will continue to operate despite the closure of public buildings. The public is encouraged to conduct transactions with the County online or over the phone whenever possible. Citizens can call 3-1-1 for more information.

Public Buildings

Manatee County Government public buildings are temporarily closed to the public for walk-in services.

• Bradenton Area Convention Center
• County Administration Building
• G.T. Bray Recreation Center/Parks & Natural Resources Administration Building
• Lena Road Landfill is not accepting Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
• Manatee County Animal Services Palmetto Shelter and Cat Town
• Manatee County Clerk of Court
  • Assistance is available for domestic violence, violence protection, baker act, marchman act and emergency family issues.
  • All other matters need to be taken care of on-line, by mail or by calling: (941) 749-1800.
• Manatee County Property Appraiser
• Manatee County Supervisor of Elections
• North River Annex
• Powell Crosley Estate
• Public Safety Center
• Public Works Administration Building
• UF IFAS Extension Manatee County office
• Utilities Administration Building
• Various facilities at our parks and preserves: view list of Parks & Natural Resources closures and cancellations