Bob Gardner Community Park
A community park between wetland and conservation areas with walking paths, soft trails, sports fields, disc golf, recreation pavilions, playground space and dog parks.
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Parks & Recreation in Lakewood Ranch
Discover verified parks, trails, sports complexes and recreation facilities around Lakewood Ranch.
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The collection includes outdoor parks and trails alongside public or membership recreation facilities. Confirmed amenities are shown without treating every open field or path as a dedicated sports venue.
View 4 mapped locationsBraden River Nature Park
An unpaved loop near Hidden River Trail and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that circles local lakes and moves through a wooded setting. Parking and a picnic pavilion are listed by Lakewood Ranch.
Country Club East Park
A county park with open play fields, a playground, pavilion seating, parking and restrooms. Its open fields support flexible recreation rather than a named league or dedicated sport program.
Country Club/Edgewater Park
A community park behind the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Athletic Center with basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts, plus a pavilion and playground.
Greenbrook Adventure Park
A Greenbrook park with basketball courts, sports fields, an inline skating track, exercise stations, trails, playground space and picnic pavilions.
Greenbrook Park
A public county park with open fields, a playground, pavilion, parking and restrooms. The fields provide flexible space for informal outdoor recreation.
Heron's Nest Nature Park
A 110-acre nature park with trails around Heron Lake and Summerfield Lake. The official park listing also identifies fishing, parking and a picnic pavilion.
James L. Patton Park
A waterside community park built around Lake Patton, with interwoven trails, a kayak launch, fishing access, a playground and a pavilion.
Lakewood Ranch Park
A Manatee County park with fields and courts for several sports, including soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis and pickleball. The county page provides current facility details and posted access information.
Lakewood Ranch YMCA
A YMCA branch with a gymnasium, outdoor pool, swim lessons, strength and cardio equipment, group exercise and youth programs. Access and registration vary by YMCA membership and program.
Premier Sports Campus
A Manatee County field-sports complex with 23 full-sized fields and a stadium. Access depends on scheduled events, organized programs or an approved field reservation rather than general drop-in play.
Summerfield Community Park
A 15-acre community park with tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, sports fields, a volleyball court, jogging paths, playgrounds and a pavilion.
Waterside Park
An eight-acre island park beside Waterside Place with sand volleyball, exercise stations, walking paths, a playground, splash park, pavilions and restrooms.