Snook Islands Natural Area

1,200-ft pier and boardwalk over oyster reefs and mangroves — manatee hotspot.

An incredible 100-acre urban wetland restoration project located right under the Lake Avenue Bridge. It features a 1,200-foot fishing pier and public boardwalk wrapping over thriving oyster reefs and newly planted mangroves, creating a bustling ecosystem for local manatees, rays, and wading shorebirds. It also includes an accessible kayak launch.