Parrish

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About Parrish

Parrish is an unincorporated community in northern Manatee County, centered near the intersection of U.S. Route 301 and State Road 62. In 1868 the land was sold to Crawford Parrish, a rancher and orange grower from Georgia, and the community is named for him. A post office opened in 1879 under the spelling "Parish," and the official spelling returned to "Parrish" in 1950.

The Seaboard Air Line Railroad built the first rail line through Manatee County in the early 1900s, and today the Florida Railroad Museum runs weekend excursion trains on part of that line between Parrish and Willow. Parrish is also near the Manatee River: Rye Preserve and Fort Hamer Park are access points on the Upper Manatee River paddling trail, and Fort Hamer Park sits across from the historic site of Fort Hamer, built in 1849-1850.

Why Live in Parrish?

• The Florida Railroad Museum runs weekend excursion trains between Parrish and Willow and holds themed rides through the year.
• Rye Preserve, a Manatee County preserve, has nature and horseback trails, picnic areas, a playground, a canoe and kayak launch, and camping.
• The Upper Manatee River paddling trail runs from Rye Preserve downstream to Fort Hamer Park.
• Fort Hamer Park has a boat ramp, a kayak launch, a fishing pier and picnic pavilions on the Manatee River.
• Parrish is centered near the intersection of U.S. Route 301 and State Road 62.

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Schools in Parrish

Public schools are part of the School District of Manatee County.

Local Favorites

• Florida Railroad Museum (Museum): 12210 83rd Street East, Parrish, FL 34219 — Nonprofit museum that preserves Florida railroad history and runs excursion trains between Parrish and Willow.
• Rye Preserve (Preserve): 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219 — Manatee County preserve on the Manatee River with nature and horseback trails, picnic areas, a canoe and kayak launch and camping.
• Fort Hamer Park (Park): 1605 Ft. Hamer Rd., Parrish, FL 34219 — Manatee County riverside park with a boat ramp, a kayak launch, a fishing pier and picnic pavilions.
• Upper Manatee River Paddling Trail (Trail): Paddling trail on the Manatee River from Rye Preserve downstream to Fort Hamer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parrish

Is Parrish its own city?

No. Parrish is an unincorporated community in Manatee County.

Who is Parrish named after?

Parrish is named for Crawford Parrish, a rancher and orange grower from Georgia who bought the land in 1868.

What ZIP code is Parrish?

Parrish's ZIP code is 34219.

Where is the Florida Railroad Museum?

The museum is at 12210 83rd Street East in Parrish. Its trains run between Parrish and Willow.

Where can you paddle near Parrish?

The Upper Manatee River paddling trail launches at Rye Preserve and runs downstream to the Fort Hamer boat ramp.