This is the type of playground I dreamed about as a kid. Part of a more massive park, the…read moreplayground is huge and includes a big castle, zip lines and something for everyone! Highly suggest you check it out!

Clean, new, expansive with a variety of equipment for all ages. My children had a blast They have…read morea multitude of slides, swings, rock climbing, and more. Best park in Naples!!!

Naples has some amazing parks but the 213 acre North Collier Regional Park might just be the crown…read morejewel. Whether you are a child or adult, a water enthusiast, a fitness fanatic, a sports lover, or nature lover, this park has something for everyone. inside the park is the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Water Park, a large water park that is the perfect place to cool off. The aquatic fun park has a splash playground, five water slides, four pools, and a lazy river. For the sports enthusiast there is eight tournament soccer, 4 natural grass and 4 FIFA certified artificial turf fields, and five tournament softball fields. There is also a fitness center. For those who like to bike, walk, and jog, there are 2.5 miles of walking trails. Some of the trails go through natural wetlands where you can see plants and wildlife. Children love to visit the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples and the state of the art, Can U Dig It Calusa Fossil Dig Playground with a dig play area for children and interactive playground. The park is a haven for the endangered Big Cypress Fox Squirrels but unfortunately I didn't see any. I did enjoy the boardwalks through the nature area and the butterfly garden. Seldom do you come across a park that offers so much. North Collier Regional Park is an amazing amenity for the community of Naples.

We visited North Collier Regional Park with 4 and 2 yr old grandchildren. Park is across the street…read morefrom Golisano Children's Museum. Kids played in the Can U Dig It space (bring your own sandpails and shovels!) and had fun jumping, climbing, and searching for "fossils". The playground was fun and has different spaces for all ages including different sizes of slides. Water park was closed due to cool weather but looks like lots of fun. Lots to do in this park including walking, biking trails in addition to above. Will return!

I went to Donna Fiala water park. Minimal areas to swim. There is a section of fountains that are 3…read morefeet. A lane of a pool where you can be at 5 feet. A space of 12 feet for the diving boards, a lower and higher one. Obviously the higher diving board will create a harder impact going into the water. I got water in ears of mine twice off the diving boards. First time fizzled out, second time needed hydrogen peroxide when I got home. The ladder out of pool isn't so easy to climb. I did try both Water slides. The yellow tubed one was super fast. The blue one was open air and slower. You could feel the grooves where sections of slide were put together on your back when going down the slides. Also, you did not dispense into a pool at bottom of slide but stayed in your lane which made for an abrupt landing and not so easy to get up and out! :) kids under the height requirement could handle the blue slide! :)

This water park at Eagle Lakes is a great find! At only $1.50 - $2 for entry, it was an affordable…read moreday of family fun! You can (and in fact, you're encouraged to) bring your own snacks/drinks, but they also have a small concessions area. We packed a cooler of drinks (la croix and some harder bevvies for the adults in our group), sandwiches, and snacks, and headed to this park for the afternoon. There was a large kids pool that was at most 3 1/2 feet deep, with a bunch of squirting machines and a giant wheel that dumps water. My nephews and niece really enjoyed this one, and it was large enough that there was still room to swim around and have fun. There was also a nice ledge along the back side of the pool (away from the attractions) so you can comfortably sit! There was also a large pool (that was much colder!) with lap lanes, an area to hang/swim, and a high and low diving board. There was always a small line for the diving boards, the kids were having so much fun! On top of all that, there are 2 water slides and an infant pool. The pool areas are well-staffed with lifeguards who were on top of keeping an eye on everything, blowing the whistle to get the attention of people, making sure kids were walking not running, and keeping the area safe. There's also a good blend of chairs in the sun and picnic type tables in the shade. We had a blast here and it's a great place for a family fun day!

Have a wonderful time people are very friendly. Animals were very sleepy. It was 93° but some of…read morethem said hi always have a good time with the giraffes and a curator was wonderful.

It is so nice to see Naples reopened. The last time I was here the preserve was closed. This is a…read moregreat little natural area along with the Hedges Family Eco Center. The preserve is made of of a nine and a half acre pine flatwood and rosemary scrub oak community that is one of the oldest ecological communities in Florida. It was established in the Pleistocene era 10,000 years ago on sand ridges which were deposited originally as coastal dunes. This high and dry land is ideal for building on so that why there is so little of it left today. The land for this preserve was saved by the Naples community. In February 2000, a nine million dollar bond referendum was passed that allowed for the purchase of the preserve land. Volunteers then spend hundreds of hours removing exotic plants and trash. Winding through the preserve is a .4 mile long elevated boardwalk. Along the way there are lookouts and benches built into the boardwalk. As soon as I started my walk I spotted a federally endangered gopher tortoise. The Preserve offers a great opportunity to see gopher tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also view native wildflowers, trees, birds, butterflies, snakes, and rabbits. August and September are actually the peak months for viewing wildflowers and butterflies and I saw an abundance of both. I especially loved the purple Chapman's Gayfeather. The Hedges Family Eco Center was closed during my visit but when it is open volunteers can answer questions about sightseeing around Naples and offer brochures and maps. There are books available in the resource library and the public can attend scheduled environmental programs. In front of the center is a promise globe where you can leave your pledge to protect the earth. The Naples preserve is free to visit and there is a parking lot. It is open daily from dawn to dusk. While it doesn't take long to visit, the walk is beautiful. There is even a fountain to fill up your reusable water bottle. Discovering beautiful places like this is why exploring Naples is so much fun.

My hubby kept telling about this great nature trail he has walked when we visited Naples (he'd wake…read moreup early in the hotel and sneak out while I slept).... but I finally got a chance to visit. The park is lovely... I love butterflies and as soon as I stepped out of the car, we saw many of them so I was sure it was going to be a good day. We started off on the asphalt pavement path and eventually ended up on the boardwalks too... the paths are very wide and great views of the forest and water areas. Saw many species of birds including an osprey in his huge nest. Loved the bridge that crossed the Gordon River and the lookout rest area nearby. If I visited in any cooler month and with less bugs, I'd give the park a 5 star but the bugs and the heat were tough.

After multiple failed attempts trying to find truly dog-friendly spots in the area, Gordon River…read moreGreenway was an absolute homerun. Beautiful scenery, peaceful walking paths, and plenty of space to enjoy nature with our pup without feeling restricted or unwelcome. The trails were well maintained, easy to navigate, and offered such a nice mix of greenery, water views, and shaded areas. It ended up completely saving our day after striking out at a few other places nearby. If you're visiting Naples with your dog and looking for a relaxing outdoor spot to walk, explore, and unwind together, this is definitely worth the visit.

Sugden Regional Park in Collier County is a very large park…read more This park is great for all ages. The 60 acre park offers many amenities such as a large lake, a beach area, paddle boats, walking paths and areas for family picnics. There is plenty of parking and public restrooms. Dogs are also permitted.

This park is absolutely gorgeous. I had not checked it out but have been curious because the water…read morein my yard is connected to the lake here and I wanted to see if I go kayaking where I'd come out. Plenty of parking, playground, beaches etc etc

Don't bother going in the afternoon to play pickleball! The players are very unwelcoming and not…read morewilling to play with people other than their group. So rude and unkind.

Pickleball players here are VERY pompous. Waited over 40 minutes in an attempt to wait my turn to…read moreplay. Only to have the groups let their buddies walk on. I then basically begged to get in next game only to receive the middle finger from the young lady. I even apologized if I did something to offend. I honestly believe I was unwelcome because my shorts did not match my shoes. Be prepared to be shunned.

Lee County Parks and Recreation do a phenomenal job with the local parks. There are many local…read moreparks - from beaches to running trails. The parks and rec group does an excellent job taking care of the many different types of parks and allowing us to get the most out of our outdoor experience in the area. The parks and recreation department also offers a county parking pass that's valid for a year for $60. This pass allows you to park at a variety of different local parks including boat ramps. I'd highly recommend that pass to full-time residents.