| Little Manatee River State Park | |
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| Location | Hillsborough County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Brandon, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°40′16″N 82°21′22″W / 27.67111°N 82.35611°W |
| Area | 2,433 acres or 985 ha |
| Average elevation | 6 m |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Little Manatee River State Park is a 2,433-acre (985 ha) Florida State Park located 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Sun City, off U.S. Route 301 on Lightfoot Road and along the Little Manatee River. The park was established in 1974 as Little Manatee River State Recreation Area with 663 hectares. It was designated as a state park in March 1999.[1] The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Recreation and Parks manages that park under a 99-year lease, set to expire April 10, 2074.
- ^ James H. Myers, Jr.; Wunderlin, Richard P. (2003). "Vascular Flora of Little Manatee River State Park, Hillsborough County, Florida". Castanea. 68 (1): 56–74. ISSN 0008-7475. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.