Open
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is open.
Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is a Florida state park in Hillsborough County, comprising a series of barrier and river islands at the mouth of the Little Manatee River on the southeastern shore of Tampa Bay, near…
About Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is a Florida state park in Hillsborough County, comprising a series of barrier and river islands at the mouth of the Little Manatee River on the southeastern shore of Tampa Bay, near Ruskin. The 615 acres (249 ha) preserve is accessible by water and is surrounded by the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve.
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How we read this status
We derive Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.