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Description: This 245 acre park is managed by the Florida Park Service (floridastateparks.org/stumppass/default.asp)

Vegetation Communities: Coastal dune, coastal strand, beach, maritime hammock, tidal swamp

Location: located on the southern end of Manasota Key plus Peterson and Whidden Islands.

Amenities: parking area ($2 fee), user fee for pedestrians ($1), bathrooms, picnic tables, beach, unpaved trails. Bird nesting areas are roped off in the spring and summer.

Animal Species: You may not be able to see all these species

Birds that you will likely encounter year-round include:

Birds that you may see seasonally:

* Breed in the area during the summer

Documented Herps:

Documented Mammals:
raccoon