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Public parks and preserves around Parrish, Palmetto and Ellenton: where they are, when they're open and what's there.

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Map of public parks and preserves in Parrish, Palmetto and EllentonMap of public parks and preserves in Parrish, Palmetto and EllentonParrish Community ParkHidden Harbor ParkFort Hamer ParkOla Mae Sims ParkRye PreserveEmerson Point PreserveBuffalo Creek ParkBlackstone ParkTerra Ceia Preserve State ParkGamble Plantation Historic State ParkParrish Community ParkHidden Harbor ParkFort Hamer ParkOla Mae Sims ParkRye PreserveEmerson Point PreserveBuffalo Creek ParkBlackstone ParkTerra Ceia Preserve State ParkGamble Plantation Historic State Park

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Parks in Parrish

  • Parrish Community Park

    Splash pad, playgrounds and an amphitheater for concerts

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  • Hidden Harbor Park

    Pump track, sand volleyball, a playground and a walking loop

    • HoursSunrise to sunset, unless otherwise approved with a permit
    • CostFree; pavilion $60 plus tax
    • What's there
      • Pump track
      • Sand volleyball
      • Playground
      • Half-mile walking loop
      • Pavilion for rent, seats 32
      • Restrooms
    • Address1740 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish

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  • Fort Hamer Park

    Boat ramp, kayak launch and fishing pier on the Manatee River

    • HoursSunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits
    • CostNo fees listed; two pavilions can be reserved
    • What's there
      • Boat ramp
      • Canoe and kayak launch
      • Fishing pier
      • Two pavilions
      • Rowing boathouse
    • Address1605 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish

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  • Ola Mae Sims Park

    A dog park with big- and small-dog sides, plus a playground

    • HoursSunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits
    • CostNo fees listed
    • What's there
      • Dog park, large and small dogs
      • Agility equipment
      • Playground
      • Basketball court
      • Walking trail
      • Pavilion, first come
      • Restrooms
    • Address11800 Erie Rd, Parrish

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  • Rye Preserve

    Trails, a kayak launch and seasonal tent camping on the river

    • HoursOpen daily 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset
    • CostNo entry fee listed; tent camping $20 a night plus tax
    • What's there
      • Hiking trails
      • Canoe and kayak launch
      • Fishing
      • Playground (being replaced, due early November)
      • Nature center, by reservation
      • Tent camping, Nov. to April
      • Pavilion for rent
    • Address905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish

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Parks in Palmetto

  • Emerson Point Preserve

    Bayfront trails, an observation tower and kayak launches on Snead Island

    • HoursOpen daily 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset
    • CostNo entry fee listed; two pavilions can be rented
    • What's there
      • Trails and boardwalk
      • Observation tower
      • Two canoe and kayak launches
      • Historic building
      • Pavilions for rent
      • Restrooms
    • Address5801 17th St W, Palmetto

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  • Buffalo Creek Park

    Lighted soccer, football and baseball fields, a playground and fitness trail

    • HoursSunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits
    • CostNo entry fee listed; pavilion $50 plus tax
    • What's there
      • Lighted soccer and football fields
      • Baseball fields
      • Batting cages
      • Basketball court
      • Playground
      • 0.6-mile fitness trail
      • Restrooms
      • Pavilion for rent
    • Address7550 69th St E, Palmetto

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  • Blackstone Park

    Skate park, dog park and ball fields in Palmetto

    • HoursSunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits
    • CostNo entry fee listed; pavilions $60 to $70 plus tax
    • What's there
      • Skate park
      • Dog park, large and small dogs
      • Little league and softball fields
      • Soccer fields
      • Racquetball courts
      • Sand volleyball courts
      • Batting cages
      • Playground
      • Pavilions for rent
    • Address2112 14th Ave W, Palmetto

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Parks in Ellenton

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Events at parks

  1. Parrish Veterans Day parade and ceremonyParrish Community Park, 10 am–2 pm
  2. ZumbaParrish Community Park, 6:30–7:30 pm

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