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 Myakka River State Park - Florida Posted by:  ddtfamily
N 27° 14.363 W 082° 18.998
17R E 369641 N 3013634
Myakka River State Park, primarily in Sarasota County and partly in Manatee County, Florida
Waymark Code: WMF9R3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2012
Views: 10
Park Type: Day Use, Overnight
Activities:
Hiking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Photography, Airboat Rides, Tram Tour, Canopy Walkway, Playground for Kids
Park Fees:
4 dollars for one person in car; 6 dollars for more than one person
Background:
Myakka River Park sits on land gifted to the state of Florida by the descendants of Bertha Palmer, the largest landowner in the region. The park was built between 1934 and 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened to the public in 1942.
Date Established?: 1942
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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