My hubby kept telling about this great nature trail he has walked when we visited Naples (he'd wake up 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. read more

After multiple failed attempts trying to find truly dog-friendly spots in the area, Gordon River Greenway 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. read more

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Nice, wide boardwalk in Naples with free parking. Perfect for biking or walking, this boardwalk leads to the Nature Conservancy or a bridge over Gordon River. The park has restrooms available and places to sit and eat lunch. Dogs are allowed on a leash. I'd recommend this great park for a casual walk or run. read more

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Typically done Naples style. Classy, clean, gorgeous. The only problem is ppl still break rules and speed by walkers with their electric bikes. They should require bells, horns, because they scare you from behind. It is too quiet Except one kid riding a small motorcycle, he was a jerk and could have killed somebody but who can enforce the rules? Along the paved trails there are beautiful bridges and even a couple off paved paths for dirt bikes or ppl and their walking sticks Watch out for alligators as usual and loud airplanes flying by from Naples Airport Highly recommend but wish it can be only for walkers and runners and btw dogs are allowed read more

Gordon River Greenway Park - Parks Near Me - Naples, Florida

Many fun trails merge and there several parking lots. The trails can be wooden, paved or mulch. Prepare for mosquitos! Many walkers and dogs but very well maintained. There's also access to the water for paddling. read more

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Mad dogs and Englishman, are the only beings crazy enough to go out in the afternoon sun. Then there was us. 95 degrees and sunny - just the way we like it. Excellent Park. Great mixture of boardwalk and asphalt - with a couple off-terrain paths. The paths are very wide, allowing walkers, runners and bikers to easily share. Total distance from top to bottom was 4.25 miles. Starting at the North Parking lot (Goodlette-Frank Rd) down to the Naples Airport (North Rd). read more

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Amazing sight: saw an otter on our first time there today! It was diving and eating something along one of the waterways next to the boardwalk. Our family was so shocked and surprised. We watched him for at least 5-6 minutes before he moved on down the stream. It is the first time I have ever seen a wild otter and I was thrilled to watch him dive and eat. 1/4 mile past that we saw a gopher tortoise. And in the parking lot we noticed what I think was a bald eagle? I've never seen a vulture with a white head so I'm assuming it was an eagle? We have one by our lake in CT and this guy didn't look exactly the same? Idk, but what an incredible nature experience! Oh and the boardwalk and walk itself were very nice. S read more

Gordon River Greenway Park - River Otter - Parks Near Me - Naples, Florida

Another reason that I love where I live. Right next door to the zoo, is this playground and green space. A beautiful and clean playground and nice walkway. read more

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The headwaters of the Gordon River originate north of Pine Ridge Road in Naples. From there it flows into Naples Bay and out Gordon Pass seven miles downstream, where it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way the river flows through pine flatwoods, scrub, and mangrove fringe habitats. The Gordon River Greenway park is a 140 acres. When the park was created exotic plants like Brazilian pepper, Australian pine, melaleuca and downy rose myrtle were removed to allow the native plants to thrive. Australian Parks are particularly a problem because they have a shallow root system that can't withstand hurricane winds. When the trees come down they destroy the surrounding area. The first phase of the Gordon River Greenway Park path opened in 2014 and it is open everyday until 10 PM. The linear park contains 2.5 miles of asphalt, mulch, and boardwalk trails which go through six different native plant communities. The trails are popular for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, and skateboarding. Next to the north parking lot is a restroom. Along the trail are look out and fishing piers, a playground, and picnic pavilions. Elevated boardwalks take you over wetlands where you can spot wildlife. If you take the boardwalk trail from the north parking lot, it branches to the east ending at the Naples Zoo and a kayak launch. If you take the trail to the west you go through a gopher tortoise habitat before crossing the Gordon River over a new bridge. On the other side of the bridge is Baker's Park. The Greenway offers protection to many species of flora and fauna. Native plants found in this nature preserve include slash pine, cabbage palm, gumbo limbo, live oak, wild coffee, saw palmetto, myrsine, braken fern, white indigo berry, buttonwood, red mangrove, white mangrove and liatris which is also called blazing star. Many animals call the Gordon Greenway their home. There is a yellow crowned night heron rookery on an island in the Gordon River. Other birds that stop here while migrating include anhinga, cormorant, great egret, tri-colored heron, green heron, little blue heron, snowy egret, brown pelican, osprey, red shouldered hawk, bald eagle, song birds, and great horned owl. Otter, raccoon, bobcat, fox, and opossum are mammals that have been recorded here. While walking along the river I saw mullet jumping in the air but also living in the river are snook, tarpon, redfish, mangrove snapper, jacks and sheepshead. The Greenway is a protected gopher tortoise habitat. Other reptiles living in the Greenway are American alligator, banded water snake, green anole, red-bellied turtle, diamondback terrapin, and softshell turtles. Amphibians you may see here include the green treefrog, squirrel treefrog, and oak toad. This trail is popular with families, people exercising, nature watchers, and photographers. On the evening I visited I saw quite a few people enjoying the trail, all properly social distancing of course. The Gordon River Greenway Park is a beautiful place to get out and enjoy nature. If you want to explore even more wetland trails, Freedom Park which is an extension of the Greenway is across the street. read more

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This is a great park to walk around in right next to the naples zoo. There is pretty much one way to go so you can't get lost but the path is very well maintained and has nice views. Bike, walk, or take a run here. read more

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Wow, an ongoing project over a year in the making, is open for visitors! This park has a paved bike path that connects to one of the boardwalk outlets about a third of a mile down currently. There is plenty of parking so you can walk down the brand new, very wide Boardwalk that has protective grating all along the railings. Bikers ARE allowed, too, with a 15 mph speed limit! Safety signs for blind curves as you wind through the natural mangroves and cypress trees are posted to remind you to slow down as well. Distance benchmarks are hung along the boardwalk to give visitors a sense of distance into the woods, too. There is a 3 way intersection with a hanging printed "YOU ARE HERE" map as well, which looks temporary until a more permanent replacement arrives, I'm guessing. At this point, you can head east towards Bear's Paw, west towards Goodlette Road or back north to the main entrance on the Boardwalk. I headed east, which was a 30 second ride to the paved greenway, which took me back to the Parkway. Currently, many dump trucks were driving in and out on the dirt road heading deeper south behind the zoo, so it's obvious there's more to come from this project. Right now, what a nice way to experience the hidden splendor of south Florida on your bike or on foot. Plenty of places to stop and observe and drink it all in. read more

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This is our favorite park to go to, mostly because of the "boardwalk" and the long walking paths. Also, there is a lot to see in nature! We've seen raccoons, turtles, crabs, etc. It's always a good time and a good environment. read more

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We did not get far in the walk with our littles. They did not want to walk. The signs say you can see lots of tortoises on the trail. They also warn residents not to come and drop off any more turtles or tortoises off as there is not enough food to feed all of the tortoises. There are signs that tell you about the current wildlife and signs that tell you about the Hurricane Irma's destruction a couple of years ago. I love nature walks. The lady is the office was super friendly and gave the kids stickers and compasses. read more

What a great place to ride bikes with the family. It was shaded & easy to maneuver. Will definitely be back.

Very nice walk, run, bike linear park. We went on a mid-day walk and it was not busy at all. Very comfortable restrooms and also has a few covered shelters in the event of rain, lightning etc. You can also rent/bring your kayak to paddle the Gordon River. Yeah, you'll like this park. read more

Great trails - wooden, dirt and concrete. Great for walking your dog or riding your bike. You'll walk through trails of beautiful trees and end up at the river. There are bathrooms and plenty of parking. read more

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A great natural walk park. Have gone there two years in a row. Signage is particularly helpful describing plantings.

Great little addition to Naples. Great place to run, bike, or walk. Since it's newly built, some of the trees and greenery still need to grow in a bit more but it's still a great place to get some fresh air. You get a mix of boardwalk, paved path, and walk along the river. read more