Welcome to G.T. Bray Park, the heart of recreation and leisure in Manatee County! Spanning 140 acres, this park is packed with endless opportunities for fun, fitness, and relaxation. Whether you’re here to exercise, play, or simply unwind, there’s something for everyone.
At the center of it all is the Recreation Center, your gateway to even more activities and open to all with a daily fee or membership. Take a stroll along the scenic trails and explore the park’s many amenities to find what excites you most. From sports to serenity, G.T. Bray Park has it all. Come see for yourself!
Hours
Park hours: Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits. Recreation Center hours: Monday -Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: 5:30am -7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Amphitheater
- Athletic Field
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Batting Cages
- Benches
- Bike Racks
- Bleachers
- Concessions
- Disc Golf Course
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Football Fields
- Horseshoe Pit
- Little League Fields
- Multi-Purpose Fields
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Park
- Parking
- Pavillion Rental
- Pickleball Court
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Pools & Splash Pads
- Recreation Center
- Recycle Containers
- Restrooms
- Sand Volleyball Courts
- Skate Park
- Soccer Field
- Softball Field
- Tee Ball Field
- Tennis Court
- Trash Receptacles
- Walking Trail
- Water Fountains
Whispering Pines Pavilion
Location Details
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned closest to the amphitheater under the trees. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Location: Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned closest to the amphitheater under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area near the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible.
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Reserve Pavilion
G.T. Bray Park Baseball Field
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.
Disc Golf Course
Location Details
51st St ParkHours
Sunrise to Sunset
Meadow View Pavilion
Location Details
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Location: Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Sand Volleyball Courts
Location Details
At 59th St. EntranceHours
Sunrise to Sunset3 Regulation size volleyball courts.
During high school volleyball season, the high school has priority use from 2:30pm until 6:00pm
G.T. Bray Park Softball Field
Hours
Sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.
G.T. Bray Skate Park
Hours
Sunrise to sunset., unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.5502 33rd Avenue Drive West
Bradenton, FL 34209
USE THIS PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK
Skateboarding, In-line Skating, and BMX Biking are Inherently Dangerous Activities (FL Statutes 316.0085)
This Area is Under Video Surveillance
SKATE PARK RULES
- Use of Safety Gear – Strapped Helmets, Knee-pads and Elbow-pads are Highly Encouraged
- Alcohol, Tobacco Products, Drugs and Glass Containers are Prohibited
- Be Considerate of Others: No Profanity or Fighting Will Be Tolerated
- The Park is Closed When Equipment is Wet.
- Please Keep Park Clean and Use Trash Cans Provided
- To Report Any Unsafe Conditions or Damages Call: (941) 742-5923
- For Emergencies Call: 911
Please comply with all County Regulations.
Cedar Hammock Playground
Location Details
Softball complex, near Cedar Hammock PavilionHours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Public playground adjacent to the Cedar Hammock Pavilion. Perfect for a family gathering or birthday party, or just a beautiful day in the Florida weather!
Location: Take the 59th street entrance to the softball fields. The pavilion is located within a fenced playground area.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available at the softball field concession area. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public.
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Reserve Cedar Hammock #1
Bright Outlook Pavilion
Location Details
This pavilion is ideally located right outside the Recreation Center near the north parking lot.Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Bright Outlook Pavilion
Location: Take the 59th street entrance to the parking lot on the north side of the Recreation Center building. The pavilion is located within a fenced playground area with astro-turf.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 6 tables which seat 48, 1 grill and 1 chilled water fountain. Restroom facilities are available at the Recreation Center while the center is open. Additional restrooms are located at the baseball concession area. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public.
Fee: $60.00 + tax…electric included.
Water spigots are not for public use. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Reserve Pavilion
Hickory Hollow Pavilion
Location Details
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, adjacent to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilionHours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Location: Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, adjacent to the fenced playground.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Laurie Crawford Dog Park
Location Details
Entrance to 51st ParkHours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.
The dog park is closed for maintenance during the following hours:
- Mondays, 7-10 a.m. - New large and small dog park areas
- Thursdays, 7-10 a.m. - Old large and small dog park areas
- Last Friday every month, 2 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Saturday (pesticide spraying) - All dog park areas
The Laurie Crawford Dog Park, formerly known as the "Happy Tails Canine Park" offers separate play space for large and small dogs. The park is a fenced-in, started as3-acre off leash dog park located in the northeast corner of G.T. Bray Park and now covers 4.25 acres, expanding into tree-shaded areas.
The Laurie Crawford Dog Park expansion is the first project completed with Manatee County's new infrastructure sales tax. The project included the addition of 3 pavilions, 2 water fountains, 8 benches, 15 picnic tables, 8 waste-bag dispensers, and 12 trash cans, plus the addition of concrete sidewalks from the parking lot to all pavilions for ADA access, and separate entry areas to both dog parks for increased safety.
Cedar Hammock Pavilion
Location Details
Take the 59th Street entrance to the softball fields. The pavilion is located within the fenced playground area. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.Hours
Sunrise to SunsetThe pavilion includes seven tables which seats approximately 56 and one grill. Restroom facilities are available at the softball fields. Playground is available and open to the public. Electric is not available. Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, food trucks, or other vendors, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit. ADA Accessible.
Reserve the G.T. Bray Cedar Hammock Pavilion
Horseshoe Pit
Location Details
Behind soccer fields 1 and 2Hours
sunrise to sunset unless otherwise approved with a permit
Outlook Playground
Location Details
Near Outlook Pavilion
Amphitheater
Location Details
adjacent to Dog ParkHours
sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise approved with a permit
Oak Knoll Playground
Location Details
Near baseball complex
Oak Knoll Pavilion
Location Details
The Oak Knoll Pavilion is located Next to the regulation size baseball field behind the Recreation Center.
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Location: Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, adjacent to the fenced playground.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible.
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
G.T. Bray Teen Room
G.T. Bray Park Soccer Field
Hours
Sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.
Fitness Trail
Location Details
Throughout parkHours
Sunrise to Sunset
G.T. Bray Recreation Center
Hours
Recreation Center Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday Saturday and Sunday | 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m |
Reserve A Pavilion At G.T. Bray Park
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Cedar Hammock Pavilion #1
Location Details:
Take the 59th Street entrance to the softball fields. The pavilion is located within the fenced playground area. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.
Amenities:
The pavilion includes seven tables which seats approximately 56 and one grill. Restroom facilities are available at the softball fields. Playground is available and open to the public. Electric is not available. Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, food trucks, or other vendors, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit. ADA Accessible.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Cedar Hammock Pavilion
Oak Knoll Pavilion #2
Location Details:
Near baseball complex
Amenities:
Public playground great for watching your favorite athlete! Rentable pavilion near the playground perfect for a birthday party or family gathering.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Oak Knoll Pavilion
Hickory Hallow #3
Location Details:
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, adjacent to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.
Amenities:
Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Hickory Hallow Pavilion
Meadow View #4
Location Details:
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.
Amenities:
Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Meadow View Pavilion
Woodland Grove #5
Location Details:
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned northwest of the amphitheater under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.
Amenities:
Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area near the pavilion is open to the public.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Woodland Grove Pavilion
Whispering Pine #6
Location Details:
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned closest to the amphitheater under the trees. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.
Amenities:
Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area near the pavilion is open to the public. ADA Accessible.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $50 + tax.....non electric
Reserve the Whispering Pines Pavilion
Bright Outlook #7
Location:
Take the 59th street entrance to the parking lot on the north side of the Recreation Center building. The pavilion is located within a fenced playground area with astro-turf.
Amenities:
Pavilion includes 6 tables which seat 48, 1 grill and 1 chilled water fountain. Restroom facilities are available at the Recreation Center while the center is open. Additional restrooms are located at the baseball concession area. The play area next to the pavilion is open to the public.
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Fee: $60 + tax.....non electric
51st St. Playground
Location Details
Diagonal from the Ampitheater. Walking distance to all pavilions in the 51st ParkHours
Sunrise to Sunset
Woodland Grove Pavilion
Location Details
Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned northwest of the amphitheater under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground. Park gates will not be unlocked for closer access to the pavilion.Hours
Sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted or allowed by special permits.Location: Take the 51st street entrance into the wooded oak hammock (near the dog park). The pavilion is positioned northwest of the amphitheater under the trees, within walking distance to the fenced in playground.
Amenities: Pavilion includes 7 tables which seat 56 and 1 grill. Restroom facilities are available nearby. The play area near the pavilion is open to the public.
Fee: $50.00 + tax….non electric
Water spigots are not for public use. Any additional set up of tables, tents, etc. is prohibited without a special event permit.
Recreation Center Playground
Location Details
Adjacent to Recreation Center and Pickleball CourtsHours
Sunrise to Sunset
Hours change during Summer Camp
