The Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is peaceful and tranquil place with lots of hiking…read more trails.The trails are muddy and wet most of the year however definitely worth a great outdoors experience. There were not slot of people our there so if you want hiking with out a lot of people this is the place. There are some dry trails all year that go around lakes with boardwalks , picnic areas and a nature center. Also on Tuesday and Friday they have native plants for sale. Amazing beautiful place.

We visited this nature preserve 2/11/22 while waiting for our plane to leave from the Punta Gorda…read moreAirport and saw turtles, armadillo and fish. No alligator sightings or feral hogs but others out there had recently seen both. This was a very nice hike on a beautiful day before we head home to 12 degree weather.

Great spot to walk around! Taking 1 star off as I wish there were better signs directing the trail…read more Overall, great spot for a small walk through nature!

Cute park in a somewhat residential area. Parking is…read moretricky, so I parked parallel to the road. ~Green space with ponds and birds ~Exercise stations ~Playground area ~Trail area ~Free

15 miles paved bike trail at Charlotte County. Restrooms at…read moreboth end,plus bike pump stations. Very civilized. Has numerous rest areas along the path,with extra parking lots,picnic tables and porter potties too. Well traveled,but still quite,peaceful and nature focused. We seen a raccoon,gopher tortoise,several tropical birds on our 2 hour leisure bike ride. Glad we find this! I'm surprised The Pioneer Trail is not advertised more, but I guess others loss is our gain. We'll be back!

This is, I believe, the first rails to trails established in Florida. It is narrower than most…read morerails to trails and sufficiently accommodates foot, bike and skating traffic. Lots of nature to see along this one way 6.5 miles or roundtrip 13 miles from gopher tortoise, gators, fish and fowl to greenery, bridges and the fresh outdoors. Very flat trail. Leads to Boca Grande Gasparilla Trail and beautiful water views. Plenty of shade, benches, rest rooms, parking and some water at various trailheads.

This is a 9 acre history park in the center of Punta Gorda. I love the purpose of this park. It was…read moreformed to preserve the historic structures of the city. In 1988 the Hector House which is where the name of the town was changed from Trabeu to Punta Gorda was slated for demolition in 1998 and it was subsequently torn down. The city wanted to save the building but did not have a place to move it to so they created this park to display their buildings. The city moved the historic structures in danger of demolition to the park to protect them. The buildings are arranged around a small community garden meant to look like what you would have found here in 1890. Part of it contains a butterfly garden. The fountain in the center of the park was salvaged from the Hotel Punta Gorda when it was sold in 1925. This fountain and a downtown mural are the only reminders from the hotel built in 1897 as a stop on the Florida Southern Railroad. because the wooden hotel burned down in 1958. The park is maintained by the Punta Gorda Garden Club and the park is owned and operated by the Punta Gorda Historical Society. Right now there are are four structures in the park which include the Price House designed by architect Maxwell Price which now contains offices and restrooms, the Quednau-Hindman House which was a former mayors residence, the Cigar Cottage built to house workers of the El Palmetto Cigar Company factory, and the Trabue Land Management Office which also served as the post office.Three of the buildings are opened for tours from 10 to 2 daily and by appointment. Each of the buildings has a QR code in front of them so you can learn about them even if they are not open. The park also has a community produce garden tended by local families and it is the site of a weekly farmers market on Sundays. The gardens and Price House can be rented for private events. The park also serves as the trail head for Linear Park and the Shared Use path.

We drove up to visit on a Sunday when the hosted the little farmers market. We were very surprised…read moreto see all the little buildings on the grounds that are host to different art guilds. The incredible art and craft work being be done there is truly amazing.

It costs $3 roundtrip to ride your bike across the Gasparlla Island Causeway and it is worth it to…read moretravel on a dedicated privately owned bike path. The Gulf and harbor views are gorgeous and inviting. The path is flat once you navigate the two draw bridges. It takes you along a shaded trail where you can see armadillo and colorful iguana and lots of birds from ospreys in nests to egrets, herons, ibis and maybe an eagle. Stop and enjoy some island shopping, drinking and eating in the village of Boca Grande. Or ride straight through to the Gasparilla Island State Park and see more of the shoreline and lighthouse. Keep to your side if the trail ad you will be sharing the pavement with electric carts, which are abundant on the island. Dogs welcomed on trail, too.

This is a favorite beach for a lot of locals though the causeway that gets you there has a $6 toll…read more Boca Grande reminded me of a cross between perhaps Key West and Key Biscayne. I'm told it has an attraction for those who don't like to go to the beach then turn around to see a wall of Condominiums staring them in the face. The State Park there is worth a visit $3 parking) and the principle form of local transportation is Golf Carts even though you can arrive by gas powered iron horse...for now. Should you arrive by private jet, the former Rotonda International Airport (now hailing as Coral Creek Airport) is just a short jaunt down the road. Very low profile.

Gorgeous views, stunning boats and yachts! A great place to walk, dine or shop. My first time here…read moreand all I can say to sum it all up is WOW! Definitely will be back again.

Located on the Peace River in Charlotte Harbor within walking distance of downtown Punta Gorda…read more The very clean water park has a marina full of many types of power & sail boats, walking paths, fishing pier, boat launch ramps and childrens water play area. Paddle board & kayak rentals available from Downtown Bait & Tackle Shop directly adjacent to marina. Also have bait, rods, reels, beer and all else you may need for a day on the water. A fun place with a lot to do.

This place was Amazing. Very friendly & helpful staff. The rooms were very creative well thought…read moreout and full of surprises. Would Definitely recommend.

Fantastic staff and fantastic immersive staging. I absolutely love this location for my first ever…read moreescape room. It will definitely become a regular spot to take new people to!

Updated finish of the splash pad. Few benches in shaded area.picnic table.. Looks well maintained…read moreand water was running

Nice park with a splash pad a d playground. Also a chalkboard wall, sp br8ng your chalk and…read moreartistry. Also ball fields. The spalsh pad is a little slick.. Bathrooms. Picnic area. Nice park. Just past a cell tower. The splash pad fountains go on at different heights and turn on and off. Quite fun for the tykes.