The City of Wilton Manors is known as the "Island City," as it is surrounded by water, including the North and South Forks of the Middle River. The City is nearly one hundred percent build out and embraces the vision of a sustainable urban village. Wilton Manors has acquired 35 acres of park and open space with much of it on the Middle River and provides a canoe trail, mangrove preserve and two nature trails. A major focus of Wilton Manors' project is water quality and conservation. Endangered species in or near the city include manatees, wood storks, Florida grasshopper sparrows and snail kites.