Mary McLeod Bethune Park West Side

Bring bug spray in the evening. Manatees there both days and a good spot to launch a kayak.

Great little spot ???? never know what you might see here in the water ???????? great park for kids and washrooms.

Great little out-of-the-way spot that might be overlooked by anyone but locals. It is small but it has a nice wooden walkway on the lagoon where you can fish or watch for manatees and dolphins. We saw several manatees and one very aggressive dolphin that rammed a kayak causing concern with the lady occupants. I tried to get pics of the dolphin but there is a delay on my camera phone and when I would snap a pic when it came up for air it would not be visible when the shutter opened.
It also has a very nice piece of playground equipment for the kiddies.
This is truly a little hidden gem.

A great spot to have a picnic lunch at the pavilion and see manatees and dolphins. There's a ramp of sorts for paddle boarding and kayaking. Playground for kids. Single stall men and women's restrooms. Dock overlooking the intracoastal, good for fishing and gazing. Beach volleyball court.