- Tram Tours cancelled due to hurricane damage.
- Coastal Trails closed due to hurricane damage.
Preserve Closure Alert
Robinson Preserve closed for 5k/10k Race
Robinson Preserve will close on Friday, March 21 at noon for the annual Twilight 5k/10k. The preserve will reopen Saturday morning for normal hours (sunrise to sunset).
Robinson Preserve is a scenic coastal preserve that spans over 600 acres, offering visitors a blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Located in Northwest Bradenton, it features a diverse ecosystem of mangroves, salt marshes, tidal creeks, and coastal wetlands, which provide a habitat for a wide array of wildlife, including birds, fish, and native plants.
Visitors can explore Robinson Preserve through a network of walking, biking, and paddling trails that wind through lush landscapes and offer stunning views of Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Island. Key attractions include observation towers that provide panoramic views, kayak launches for paddling through scenic waterways, picnic areas, and a canopy walkway that lets guests walk among the treetops. The preserve also has an educational component, with interpretive signage and programs aimed at promoting environmental awareness and conservation.
Hours
Open daily 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset.
- Benches
- Bike Racks
- Bleachers
- Canoe and Kayak Launch
- Education Area - Outdoors
- Fishing Access
- Grills
- Historic Building
- Interpretive signage
- Nature-themed playground
- Outlooks and Observation Towers
- Pavillion Rental
- Picnic areas
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Pier
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Walking Trail
- Water Fountains
- Wildlife viewing areas
Valentine House Visitor's Center
Transplanted from its original location in Palmetto, the historic Valentine House now sits at the entrance to Robinson Preserve.
Accessible Walking Trail at Robinson Preserve
Location Details
There is one paved trail that begins at the entrance of Robinson Preserve and traverses the entire preserve ending at Manatee Avenue. Most of the trails are packed shell through the preserve. Please help to protect the habitat and resident wildlife by remaining on designated trails at all times.
Group Campground at Robinson Preserve
Hours
Group Camping available Friday and Saturday nights.Group rate: $90+tax/per 25 total occupants
Minimum of 1 adult (over 21) per every 10 children (under 12 years).
Please email ecoevents@mymanatee.org for more information or to reserve the campground.
Robinson Preserve Canoe/Kayak Launch
Location Details
The launch is available near the entrance to the preserve.The Blueways Trails connect to the Manatee River, Perico Bayou, and Palma Sola Bay, comprising over 3 miles of internal trails. A 5-mile roundtrip adventure would start at the launch and meander through the preserve to Palma Sola Bay and back.
Kayak Storage at Robinson Preserve
Location Details
There are 40 kayak storage tubes located at the North entrance, 17th Ave NW North Entrance (w/Valentine House), and 120 kayak storage tubes located at the 9th Ave NW South Entrance ("The Expansion"), 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
Effective September 30, 2024, all kayak contracts for both the North Entrance and South Entrance will expire September 30th each year.
