Leffis Key Preserve
Park
21 acres0.7 mi of trail
Leffis Key Foot PathLeffis Key Pier PathLeffis Key Overlook Path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Mr. Usaji · CC BY 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Bradenton Beach
38% of Bradenton Beach’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Leffis Key Preserve (0.7 mi). 38% of Bradenton Beach’s land is conserved, about 123 acres.
Conserved land
38%
123 acres · of 0.5 sq mi of land
Trails
1.5 mi
2.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
113 ac
154 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.9 mi
2.9 mi lanes
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Leffis Key Preserve, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Moose Club 2188 Beach
Managed by Moose Club
1 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
123 conserved acres
38% of Bradenton Beach’s land. Water is left out: Bradenton Beach has 0.5 square miles of land and 0.7 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Bradenton Beach’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County126 ac
Town or city1 ac
Local Park · 108 acLocal Other or Unknown · 19 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquina Beach Park Local Park | County | 66 | Open |
| Coquina Bayside Park Local Park | County | 29 | Open |
| Leffis Key Local Other or Unknown | County | 19 | Open |
| Cortez Beach Local Park | County | 12 | Open |
| Herb Dolan Bayfront North Parks Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Bradenton Beach
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Bradenton Beach
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Bradenton Beach
Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Bradenton Beach
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 0.5 mi
Leffis Key Foot Path0.3 mi
Leffis Key Pier Path0.1 mi
Biking & sports
2.9 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.9 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
Courts & fields
2Tennis
1Basketball
1Pickleball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Regina Shipwreck SiteSite · listed 2005
About itWhen to get out
April is the best month for walking in Bradenton Beach
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.6 | 11.2 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.5 | 13.9 | 13.7 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| High (°F) | 71 | 74 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 85 | 78 | 74 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 2.6 |
November is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 91 °F). 9.0 inches fall in August, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 91 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Bradenton Beach →
Next door
Bradenton Beach and its neighbors
Bradenton Beach has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton Beach | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Holmes Beach | 5% | 0.3 | 18 | 87% | B+ |
| Cortez | 9% | 0.1 | 1 | 40% | C |
| Longboat Key | 5% | 2.3 | 9 | 33% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bradenton Beach
Where can I hike in Bradenton Beach?
The longest trail networks: Leffis Key Preserve, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bradenton Beach’s trails?
Leffis Key Preserve and Moose Club 2188 Beach don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bradenton Beach?
2.9 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.9 of painted or protected lanes.
Is there public land near Bradenton Beach?
3,936 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bradenton Beach or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 113 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bradenton Beach neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →