Parking Fees: $2 per hour. December - March $5 per day. December - March $1 per hour. April - November $5 per day. April - November Lee County Parks & Recreation annual parking sticker is accepted at this location. $10 per visit Shuttle Van$20 per visit Tour Bus Commercial Tour Operators must pay a $5 launch fee per boat at the gift shop. Please call 239-481-4600 for further information. Pavilion Rentals : The Pavilion, Chickee Hut, Picnic Area and Live Oak Amphitheater rental is available APRIL through NOVEMBER. Rentals are $50 per day. They may be reserved in advance with 72 hours notice. Call Heather Gienapp at 239-690-5030 ext222 or email HGienapp@leegov.com for reservation information. Kayak/Canoe rental and concession provided by Calusa Blueway Outfitters & Gift Shop -239-481-4600. Click here for important Manatee viewing guidelines-http://www.myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/for-paddlers/ Manatee Park is a non-captive warm water refuge for the Florida Manatee. Optimum viewing months are late December, January and February when the gulf temperature is below 68F. Manatees are generally not present during the warm summer months. Current Gulf temperature may be found at SCCF Recon. The park has an extensive butterfly garden, and is a demonstration landscape for the Florida Friendly Landscaping? (FFL) program. Birds and other wildlife can be found throughout the park. Amenities include restrooms, playgrounds, a Live Oak amphitheater, Chickee Hut, a pavilion, shelters, and a picnic area. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy the fishing pier on the Orange River. Do I need a saltwater fishing license? Bring your canoe/kayak, and launch to the Orange River for fun and exploration. Access the natural beauty of the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. View Manatee Park. Driving Directions: Take I-75 to exit 141. Go east 1 1/4 miles. The park is on the right (directly across the street from the FPL Power Plant). Fully accessible - NO pets. Group Program Requests: 239-690-5030 Educational Materials/Activities:Fish IdentificationButterfly IdentificationStart a Butterfly GardenManatee Poster (front)Manatee Poster (back)Manatee BingoManatee Coloring BookManatee Activity Book
