State Park · Florida, United States
Little Manatee River State Park
Little Manatee River State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 2,499 acres (1,011 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough 27°40′24″N 82°22′15″W / 27.6732°N 82.3707°W / 27.6732; -82.3707, Florida, United States |
| Area | 2,499 acres (1,011 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 27.6711° N, 82.3561° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Little Manatee River State Park
Little Manatee River State Park is a 2,433-acre (985 ha) Florida State Park located 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Sun City, off U.S. Route 301 on Lightfoot Road and along the Little Manatee River. The park was established in 1974 as Little Manatee River State Recreation Area with 663 hectares. It was designated as a state park in March 1999. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks manages that park under a 99-year lease, set to expire April 10, 2074.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sun City, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles south of Sun City |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 22.6 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 23.7 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 26.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Little Manatee River State Park?
Little Manatee River State Park is in Florida, United States (27.6711° N, 82.3561° W).
When was Little Manatee River State Park established?
Little Manatee River State Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Little Manatee River State Park?
Little Manatee River State Park covers 2,499 acres (1,011 ha).
How do I get to Little Manatee River State Park?
The nearest town is Sun City, Florida. about 5 miles south of Sun City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Manatee_River_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).