Park & nature
Emerson Point Preserve
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Emerson Point Preserve encompasses 365 acres of coastal habitats, including mangrove forests, salt marshes, and hardwood hammocks. The preserve's centerpiece is the Portavant Mound, a prehistoric Native American temple mound built by the Safety Harbor culture over 1,000 years ago. Visitors can hike or bike along miles of trails that wind through diverse ecosystems, with boardwalks offering views of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay. The preserve also features a fishing pier, kayak launch, and observation tower, making it a prime spot for birdwatching, nature photography, and quiet exploration.
Don't miss
- Climb the Portavant Mound for panoramic views
- Hike the Terra Ceia Trail through mangrove forests
- Kayak along the preserve's shoreline and tidal creeks
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Emerson Point Preserve
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inWoodruff-Fontaine House Museum Admission Ticket in Memphis4.8★ · 47 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →
Best full dayMemphis City Tour with Optional Riverboat Cruise & Sun Studio Add-On Options4.6★ · 1,837 travelers2–7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →
Private & flexible2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour5★ · 187 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$88 per personSee dates →More attractions in Memphis
