Amazing beautiful park with lots of trails to walk…read more We brought our 1 year old and 2.5 year old and had a great time watching the plane fly over, going over the bridge, and playing on the playground. Since we are visiting, we have plans to go daily.

Nice but highway noise is heard here! Where's the quiet…read morepark? Why are parks built near loud road noise here?

We visited on Thursday and enjoyed the beach. There is a paid parking lot onsite and several access…read morepoints to the beach. We entered the beach to the right of the pavilion/concession stand. This area of the beach was more crowded. We continued on to the right and set up in front of the condos that are currently under construction. There was some construction noise, but the area was less crowded. The closest people to the left of us was about 50' and the closest people to the right of us was probably 500'. The beach is a soft white fluffy sand. The only food choice nearby is the concession stand at the pavilion.

This beach is clean and has great amenities. The bathrooms are clean, great park for kids and food,…read morealthough a bit pricey, was fresh and good. Highly recommend!!! Just be prepared to get there by 10am or go after 2pm since parking lot is not large.

5 stars of course!!…read more Beautiful place to hang out and swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Parking available for $10 or so. Then ride a trolley through a beautiful green path to the beach. Very clean white sands beach. Family friendly and shallow area available for kids. Beach chairs and umbrella available for rent, and a nice restaurant on the beach too! I don't believe I saw a lifeguard though, so wanted to mention that. Overall, would love to go back again anytime.

Love this beach. One of my favorite beaches in Florida. Parking is $10 with the mobile…read moreapplication. The walk to the beach is a bit far and this beach provides complimentary golf cart ride to the beach. The sand feels really soft and so does the beach. This beach also has a restaurant/ bar. This beach does not allow dogs. Overall the experience was amazing and I highly recommend it.

The park is beautiful very nice paved walking trails. Plenty of shade. Lots of wildlife, saw a big…read morealligator in the bigger lake. Lots of fish in the ponds and lake, it only catch and release, that's cool most parks won't let you fish off the boardwalk. And free parking which you don't find anywhere in Naples.

Beautiful day for a walk. Fantastic well defined walk areas. Surprised they allow dogs through a…read morenature preserve but good to know. Beware of snakes. If you don't bother them, you're good. Lots of benches and great photo ops. Plenty of ADA parking, ramps, etc. super clean bathrooms for when nature calls after viewing nature.

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!!!

State park beach. Parking seemed limited but we were able to find a spot. This location is…read morewheelchair accessible and they offer some beach wheelchairs if needed. Parking was $5. I have a Florida state park pass but didn't see an attendant to show it to. The beach was very clean. It's a narrow beach but long. Water was extremely clean and pretty. Saw a manatee and what we think was a giant grouper swimming by!

This is such a beautiful park made for the perfect beach day. Upon entering the park you are…read moresurrounded by the stunning wildlife and nature of the gulf coast of Florida. Parking is at a small fee and there are multiple lots as you drive down the park. We recently visited to watch the sunset and had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend this spot for a beach day, picnic, or shell hunting.

Mackle Park was named in honor of Frank E. Mackle Jr. (1916-1993). Mackle was a developer who had…read morepreviously developed Key Biscayne with his brothers. Frank arrived in what was then a primitive Marco Island in 1962 and saw potential in the undeveloped town. He was soon joined in the venture by his brothers, Elliott and Robert. All of the brothers were engineers and were employed by the Deltona Corporation founded by their father. Frank became the President of the Deltona Corporation and led the modernization of Marco Island. Mackle Park is impressive as it has everything that residents and visitors to Marco Island could want in outdoor recreation. The park has a community center with teen center, basketball court, bocce courts, open field area for play, picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a soccer/football field, volleyball court, and splash pad. One of the standout feature of the park is the creative playground that is a hit with kids. It has a pirate ship, castle turrets, and lots of places to climb and engage in imaginative play. My favorite part of the park is the beautifully landscaped walking path that winds around the lake. A sign at the entrance to the trail shows how you can increase the half mile walk around the lake to .9 miles by incorporating walking the perimeter of the fields in the back of the park. It is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous jog. The lake is also a great place to bird watch and fish. Mackle Park has something for everyone. It offers a blend of recreational facilities and natural beauty that makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. Whether you're looking to let the kids play, enjoy a peaceful walk, or partake in community events or a class, Mackle Park offers it all and more.

Frank E. Mackle Park on Marco Island is a park for adults and children of all ages. The park…read moreoffers a large playground for the young kids to enjoy. It is fenced in so it is easy to keep a eye on your kids or grandkids. There are basketball courts, shuffle board areas, soccer fields and more. There is a water area for the younger kid to get wet and cool done. There is a large indoor recreation area with games and events all year round for kids and adults.

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!

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! :)

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.

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.

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!