Manatee Park

Opened in 1996, this 17 acre Regional Park is built and operated through a cooperative effort of partners & sponsors. While the land is owned by Florida Power & Light, the facilities were originaly funded by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau.

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10901 Palm Beach Blvd Fort Myers , FL 33905 United States

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manatees trails fresh air kayaks canoes
Melinda Kiser

Wonderful nature walk. Didn't see any manatees (off season). Butterfly garden is beautiful. Peaceful and informative.

elizabeth johnson

We didn't see any wildlife today because it was so hot. Manatees are only really around during the winter months. Still lots of fun trails and info to discover here.

Jessica Hammer

There was about 12 manatees in the river (Nov 30) but you only see a snout and sometimes a tail. Try some of the natural springs in central Florida of you want a clear shot of this animal.

mark cobb

Outstanding place to watch manatees . You won’t be disappointed

Alexandra Zakea

Better on chilly days ! They all come in to escape the cold currents.

Lauren Bacon

Stop here if you can a lot of manatees sighted! $5 parking fee

Leigh DeVoe

Didn't see any manatees during my trip to Sanibel, but then was informed that they were all here because of the cold! What wonderful news! So many manatees here!

Mandy

Take the time to rent kayaks or canoes for a fun nature trip. We saw alligators , birds, cows, turtles , fish and horses.

Aaron Drevlow

Bring a snack bag with for the kids. Nice little picnic area at the end of the path.

Daniel W.

Of course no guarantee to see manatees , but parking is cheap .

Carie Small

Come here on chilly days and you'll get to see lots of manatees . They're so cute ! :)

Nicolas Pratt

Manatees are AWESOME! The park itself is very well kept and laid out.

Holly A

Nice place to kayak ! Rent or launch your own.

Sarah Kurpel

Lots to learn about the indigenous Florida plants and animals.

Kate Z

Rent kayaks to get up close and personal with the manatees !

Alex Oxenham

Great place to see Manatee’s!

Kris McCray

Dad and i going out to kayak at manatee park...gonna get an up close and personal look at these things

Kris McCray

If you are going to go to manatee park ask about the alligator wrestle

Michele L

go in dec-feb when it's cold everywhere else to see the most manatees ! probably best to go in the morning too before the sun is too high.

Sarah Kurpel

Manatees in January! Saw them 1/10/16!

Jan Shaw-Flamm

Very fun (and not scary) to canoe with the manatees .

Jackie Fox

Manatees were present, but hard to see as they only stick their snouts and backs a little bit out of the water.

Matt Bausch

Great place to see manatees

Al Giencke

Cold weather brings the Manatees into the river . Lots here today.

Biz Traveldude

Saw a few manatees here, more down the road

Heather Shriver

Love to see the manatees

Paul P

Use the family activity sheets to gain insight

Barri Gapp

Be patient

Laura CT

Came on a rainy Nov day. No manatees :(

Tiffany L.

I was here April 16,12Didn't get to see any!! Oh well

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