Robinson Preserve

Bradenton’s hidden natural treasure. I love biking on the trails. This is a relaxing place to spend some quality time with Florida’s nature. Strongly recommended if you are in the area and you want a scenic bike ride or run away from the beach.

Best hiking, biking and birding in the area. Miles of trails, paved and unpaved. Observation tower with awesome views of Tampa Bay and Anna Maria island. Visitor center with history and wildlife info. Great kayaking with rentals on Manatee Ave. Robinson is the best.

The trail is so beautiful I found this randomly looking for dog parks I would definitely recommend bringing water and sun Block if you are sensitive to the sun. I am definitely coming again such a beautiful place.
They also have fishing and fantastic views

We visited Robinson Nature Preserve twice whipped vacationing in Anna Maria Island to ride bicycles. The location was very convenient, and the paths were varied and well maintained. There were multiple places to stop and rest or observe the wildlife. We saw a lot of people kayaking, and we would like to try that on a future visit.

This was such an amazing gem, I’ll come back any time I’m in Bradenton! It’s a huge nature preserve with paved or gravel trails for walking, jogging or biking, along areas to canoe or kayak down the river. There’s a 4 or 5 story wooden observation tower that gives you a view of the ocean and the rest of the property. Lots of birds and other wildlife.
Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon since most of the trails are exposed to the sun and be sure to bring lots of water. It’s totally free, as is the small botanic garden next door.

My husband and I stopped by here to just enjoy the outdoors. We didn’t know why to expect. It’s a nice place to walk, run, bike or kayak. On the walk we saw a few people trying to fish. The one part of the «hike» was much nicer than the last part. It was mainly on boardwalks and over the water. The views were excellent. The last part of the trail was mainly paved and in the direct sun. The views weren’t anything special in that area though. We did see a little brown bunny hiding in the brush. We saw lots of fish as we walked the boardwalks. The views of the skyway were excellent. We will def be back and will probably bring our kayaks at some point to explore the kayak trails. It was a great place to enjoy a beautiful day out.

Wow what an amazing park. I love this place. Great place to spot wildlife, lots of mangroves and salt marshes. The trails continue for miles, this is the best hiking I’ve done in Florida. The watch tower allows for amazing views. There isn’t even an entrance fee

Great place to hike bike roller blade or kayak, many trails to explore the preserve, If I’m being churlish I would say the bay views are limited, perhaps some extra viewing areas could be added otherwise a great place to spend a few hours

What a terrific place. A great getaway from all the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Plenty of trails and watchtowers to get a birds eye view of the park. The trails are well maintained and they have a variety of them. They vary in length from .1 miles to the big 3.5 mile loop.
Get out and go for a walk or jog here. It’s definitely worth it.

Lovely bikable, walkable, runable, roller bladeable, dog walkable, 2.3 mile trail with short offshoot, trails to vista overlooks. Water views. Fish jumping. Pedestrian bridges. Boardwalk. Saltmarsh. Birds including osprey, vultures, pelicans and more. Fishing and paddle boat opportunities.
Also check out the Palma Sola Botanical garden and its fruit trees, flowers and ponds across the road. and Geraldson Community Farm share operation a short hop down the road and Geraldson Farm Market stand up the road and around the corner. Heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, honey and sunshine await.
The preserve includes lots of interpretive signs. Map postings. Bathrooms. Closes at 6 p.m. There are great offshoot trails to check out with wonderful water views. A tower. Nice spot fo suah.

Still a wonderful place but it has been discovered I would avoid it on the weekend there is a 12 mile cycle loop you could do in it’s filled with cyclists today.

Robinson Preserve is awesome! This is my go-​to place for nature walks in the Bradenton/​Anna Maria Island area. There is a paved road for roller blading or biking and a shelled pathway, as well. I usually do the 3 mile loop that takes about an hour and goes over the bridge and water area. There is also a large tower to climb and enjoy a beautiful view of the preserve. There’s plenty of areas for fishing and kayaking, too. Quick warning though: there is very little shade on the walk. Enjoying the sunshine is wonderful, but make sure if you have a dog with you that you bring plenty of water for them (and you too). We have an extremely energetic and fit 2 year old pit-​bull mix that loves long walks, however in the direct sunlight for 3 miles, she’s usually pulling for shade by the end. All in all, a really wonderful walk in authentic Florida nature!

My fiancé and I loved visiting robinson preserve. The trails were nice and clean. Saw lots of birds and more florida wildlife. Observation tower views of the bay are spectacular! We have also rented kayaks and paddled our way around the preserve and that was amazing too. Fish jumping around every where. Can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful park in West Bradenton. Excellent trails for bikers or walkers which include paved roads, shell roads, and small bridges. The main path is 3 miles long with lots to look at along the way. The lookout tower allows you to see the whole park, and also gives you a clear view of the Skyway Bridge. The paths are not shaded, so be prepared to be out in the sun the entire time. People also launched their kayaks and were paddling around the waters. Beautiful park to visit for a nice outdoor experience.

Magnificent! It is a long walk but so many little crabs! Also there are Bald Eagles, Spoonbills, and so much more! This is a great bike trail or walking beautiful!

Beautiful and pristine! Maintained very well with great trails. Can’t find a reason stopping me from going back soon.

Whether you’re in the mood for a leisurely walk or need to get in a training run, this place is great! There variety of surfaces (pavement, crushed shells, sand, etc.) is great for your body. There’s plenty to look at and enjoy along the paths and lots of fun bridges to walk/​run across throughout the trails. The path markers are frequent and informative and the views of the water peeking through the trees are gorgeous. The only thing this (Northern) girl would have liked was more shade!

Great place to come get some exercise and just enjoy the outdoors. Have visited this place the last few years and really enjoy it. Great view from the tower of the Skyway Bridge and surrounding areas.

Undeniably a magical escape within easy reach. The wild life here alone will have you stopping, staring and listening to the sounds we’ve taken for grated for too long, nature.
Workout stations positioned throughout the preserve give an extra incentive to work off what might be getting you down.
Biking, walking, running, kayaking or just relaxing at one of the many picnic benches will give you plenty of respite from modernity.

Great trail. Perfect for biking it’s about a 12 mile loop around a marsh. There is also a back entrance right off the last bridge on manatee ave. to ami.