Ponce de Leon is a nice park to visit overlooking the Charlotte Harbor. There is a sandy beach area…read morethat you can watch the sunset. There are wild animals; I saw a raccoon just hanging out and not fazed by how many people were there. There is a boat ramp, fishing pier, and picnic area. Plenty of parking too!

Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda has that easygoing, waterfront charm that makes you want to…read morelinger, even if you miss the big show at sunset. I arrived too early for the evening colors, which is a bummer, but the park still delivers plenty to enjoy. There are picnic tables, shaded spots, and enough open space for families to spread out and make a day of it. The fishing crowd was out in full force, and the boat launch gives you direct access to Charlotte Harbor, which adds a nice sense of motion and purpose to the shoreline. The only real disappointment is the boardwalk. It is completely closed and visibly buckled, likely from hurricane damage, and it leaves a quiet gap where a scenic stroll should be. Even so, the park holds its own as a relaxed, functional waterfront stop with a lot of local life happening around it. [Review 1591 of 2025 - 2171 in Florida - 25141 overall]

Great place to visit or a destination to come to. Love coming here for nice long walks by Lemon…read morebay. Always really neat colored butterflies flying around. Great birdwatching. I love taking my grandson here to get all of his running out lol Next time bringing the kyack.

It is a great park to take your dog for a walk. Very pretty! I give it a 4.5…read moreI only gave it a 2 because my dog and my friend's dog , got many ticks! Be careful! Not the parks fault , just be careful with your dog.

Definitely recommend this park and environmwntal center. It has trails. A playground. Some…read moreeducational demo gardens. We saw lots of wildlife. Bald eagles (one of the trails was closed for them and they flew right over us a few times). Lots of plant seeds stuck to us. They also do educational events here. Some signage about the wildlife. A few trails to choose from. Recommend.

Volunteer knew little about the trails. Boring if you have ever walked through a Florida wilderness…read morearea. There was a bald eagle nest although now empty. There was a tortoise at the visitors center. Other than that it was just a walk through the hot woods.

Nice little neighborhood "pocket park" with access to Legacy Trail and for paddlecraft. Some…read moreinvasives. Some wildflowers and plants. Quiet. Not much for amenities but if you need a place to relax, canoe, kayak, or take your bike out this is a nice spot in a quiet neighborhood of Nokomis. I say Yes Komis!!!

This is a Super Top Secret little park in a quiet neighborhood of lovely little bungalows. It has a…read morecouple benches, one parking spot, and lovely water views and access. Technically I al not even supposed to be sharing information on this park. It is TOP SECRET. But I know I can trust you. Just don't tell anyone else about it. Could easily have two spots but the parks peeps only one car visitor at a time. So unless someone who lives close walks over or someone else gets here first you will have it all to yourself. Bring your kayak / paddle board. Or just sit back relax and enjoy. This is as good as it gets!!!! Very close to Nokomis Beach. Lots more parking and beach access there, North Jetty Park which is past it (including a big playground) and both those parks have inter-coastal access for kayaking and paddle boarding opposite the beach parking areas. Nokomis Beach has a snack stand that is sometimes open. There's also a yummy ice cream shop nearby. And Captain Eddie's isn't far! Cafe Evergreen and Anita's too for the Greenies. You're welcome.

This is a great big park near the Englewood History Museum. A playground is between them. A…read morehistorical marker discusses the former airport that was on the site and Tamiami Trail (road to Miami) history. I think group camping events use this area? Dogs are allowed only in the trail section. Some native plantings would be a great addition to the very very large grassy areas. But green space is always good. Park it!!!

We were driving back to our vacation rental and came across this park. We stopped so the kids could…read moreplay for a while! It was a nice playground with somewhat clean restrooms.

My husband is in a wheelchair and loves to go "swimming". This is a place he can do it safely and…read moreit is great PT. The pool is crystal clear with lots of chaises and tables with umbrellas. The staff is pleasant and efficient. There is a vending machine (outside the pool fence) for bottled drinks. This is a "salt water" pool which makes it very easy on the eyes.

A great place to relax! A nice beach with water access (idk about swimming though I think the water…read moreis freshwater and connects to the harbor with alligators). The playground has fun equipment, there is a sand volleyball court, pickleball court and basket court right in the same area. Comparable to Ponce De Leon but we actually enjoyed this place a little more :)

A beautiful park at any time of the day. Today happened to be a bit chilly outside but we witnessed…read morean amazing sunset. There are plenty of spaces to fish on the jetties and plenty of parking that you don't have to pay for. It's a win-win situation. I recommend coming when it's dark or at sunset because it is a gorgeous place to visit when you can't find yourself doing anything else.

This is where Venice Jetty is. Restrooms, parking (limited), lots of fishers, pretty water views…read more Unfortunately, no dogs.