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 will open (with restrictions) on Wednesday, May 27
• Skate parks will open on Wednesday, May 27 (limited hours)
• A more detailed plan to reopen parks amenities and our popular Summer Blast Camp will be announced on Wednesday, May 27. This page will post all of the latest reopening plans, as soon as they're available.

Week of June 1

• Library drive-through, in preparation for June 8 opening (with limited hours)
• Public pool use (by appointment)
• Outdoor fitness classes

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