Politics & Government

County officials plan to build another public park along Manatee River. What to know

County leaders approved $4 million to build Hidden Harbor Park just north of the Manatee River and east of Ft. Hamer Road. This view is looking south towards Manatee River and Ft. Hamer Bridge.
County leaders approved $4 million to build Hidden Harbor Park just north of the Manatee River and east of Ft. Hamer Road. This view is looking south towards Manatee River and Ft. Hamer Bridge. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

Manatee County is one step closer to building a new park in Parrish.

County leaders agreed this week to set aside $4 million for Hidden Harbor Park. The new park would be built just north of the Manatee River, east of Fort Hamer Road.

The park will feature an observation pier, a boardwalk, a nature trail and a kayak launch, according to Manatee County Government’s Capital Improvement Plan. Other attractions at the park could include a skate park, volleyball courts and a playground.

The county wants to build the park because of the growth on the eastern and northern parts of the county, according to county documents.

County leaders have not announced an expected opening date, but construction on Hidden Harbor Park is expected to begin at the end of this year.

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Victoria Villanueva-Marquez
Bradenton Herald
Victoria Villanueva-Marquez is a breaking news and general assignment reporter at the Bradenton Herald. She also has experience writing about education and social services.
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