Myakka Islands Point

This 100-acre preserve was acquired by Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program in October 2006. The region has historic associations with fishing, navigable waterways and Native American culture.

While exploring this environmental jewel, visitors may observe species such as American kestrels and swallow-tailed kites, as well as a variety of wading birds, amphibians and various wetland plants. The natural communities in this unique preserve are the Myakka River, tidal salt marsh, tidal mangrove swamp, scrubby pine flatwoods, tropical hammock and slash pine flatwoods.

The trails are unpaved but accessible for most visitors. Visitors should bring water, sun block, insect repellant, sturdy shoes and perhaps a rain jacket while hiking the trails. Some trails may flood after heavy rainfall or cross low tidal areas and be wet most of the year