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Edward W. Chance
Reserve — Coker Prairie
Tract
Size
1,200 acres
Location
Eastern Manatee County, east of Lake Manatee
About the Property
Part of the District’s Lake Manatee Reserve
project, this property contains relatively unaltered
natural land. The dominant natural communities
are pine flatwoods, freshwater marsh and
hardwood hammocks. The pine overstory in the
flatwoods was logged by prior owners, but a high
diversity of natural understory species remain.
The northern portion of the tract has a higher
elevation and drains into the Manatee River. The
southern portion contains the freshwater marsh
that gives the tract its name. The marsh retains
surface water after rains and slowly releases it into
the Myakka River through Coker Creek.
Access and Parking
Entrance located approximately 7 miles east of
Lake Manatee on SR 64, south side of road.
Hours of Operation
Daily from sunrise to sunset.
Restrooms and Water
No restrooms or water available.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking
6 miles of interior roads.
Nearby Recreation Lands
• Manatee County's Duette Park and Rye
Wilderness Park
• Lake Manatee State Park
For More Information
Land Resources Department, Southwest Florida
Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL
only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470
Recreation Guide to Southwest Florida Water Management District Lands
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