No dogs are allowed, but the area is full of wildlife and quiet beauty. The Learning Center has a…read morerestroom and was open when we visited. We met a man named Stan who was super friendly and full of knowledge. The center is only open January through May, Tuesday to Thursday. There's a Butterfly Garden, a Tortoise Preserve, Kayak Lanuch and nature trails that follow along the Imperial River. We hiked about a mile and a half. It took us around 40 minutes at a a relaxed pace. Plenty of shaded areas, lots of native plants, and even a few animal sightings -- including a squirrel and a heron. If you're in the area and looking for a peaceful walk, this spot is worth the stop.

This was my first introduction to Bonita Springs, we took a morning walk after we arrived in the…read morearea a night before. We needed to decompress, exercise a bit and start exploring the area at slowly. This neighborhood walk was a great way to start our trip. We did drive and park. There are canoes you can use near the parking. We did see an aligator in the water when we arrived so we felt like we were in Florida right away. The walk is through a nice neighborhood. Lots of shade. Cute gardens, not a lot of butterflies when we visited, but saw some lizzards and pretty orichids. It was also my introduction to mangroves which fascinate me. Not a lot of people around, barely saw a couple. The walk is far from strenous. Pretty, lush vegetation and be on the lookout for cool birds of the area. Laid back, easy going walk.

Well as long as looking at manatees IS NOT a goal, I recommend this place. We spent about 45…read moreminutes here hopeful to catch a glimpse, without success. They have lined the bottom of the viewing area with black plastic and the water looks very murky as a result. We saw a few fish leap out of the water, less than a dozen lizards VC and the top few inches of one alligator. Parking was $2 an hour and easy to pay with a C QR code. The bathrooms were clean and there is a cut gift shop with a nice variety of items. The walking trails were plenty close to nature while still feeling protected from the alligators. They had a few volunteers available to talk to as well.

quiet, nature-filled spot with walking trails, wildlife viewing, and access to the water. There's a…read moresmall entrance fee along with a nominal parking fee (about $1.50 per hour). The park's trails are short and easy to navigate, winding along shaded paths that take you along the water's edge. While we didn't spot any manatees on this visit, it was still a nice, relaxing stop. Instead, we saw plenty of rabbits, squirrels, and lizards along the way. There's also a small fishing dock where people were casting lines, and if you're looking for something a bit more adventurous, you can rent kayaks at a nearby location within the park. We stayed for about an hour, enjoying the sunshine and slow pace before heading out. It was the perfect low-key outing -- light activity, peaceful surroundings

Another State Park with hiking/walking trails (and a bike trail)…read more The walking trails are short. If you walked the "outside" loop it is under 2 miles. Much of it is boardwalk type paths. Be careful when you choose to go - don't go after a heavy rainstorm as the other parts are a little muddy. The bike trail (which you can hike also) is longer and goes right up against the river. Unfortunately, it had rained pretty heavy all weekend and the trail/path was underwater in both directions. Also, it doesn't look like they maintain it as often as the grass was very long. We'll keep this one on our list to revisit when the conditions are better.

Amazing views and a hike option for everyone. The shortest trail is all boardwalk or paved and it's…read moreunder a half mile per loop. Good option for strollers. The other trails both have some sort of off path portion, but nothing difficult to walk. I also did the 3 mile plus loop which is all unpaved. Went at the almost end of dry season in a very dry year and there were still portions of the trail that was wet and muddy. But the views were beautiful and worth the trek to see!

Lovely beach. Ramp access from parking with easy access to beach…read more Limited parking, but easy parking payment with QR code. Handicapped parking near entrances. Trash receptacles at entrances. Very busy on weekends.

Barefoot beach is quite nice. The sand is clean, fine and there is a decent number shells. It…read morewasn't over crowded on a Monday afternoon in March, which was nice. We had an issue with low signals, so it took a ridiculous amount of time to pay for parking. Otherwise, it is always a nice time at Barefoot Beach!

I discovered this park on a trip to Immokalee. A historical marker in the park commemorates the…read morefirst commercial oil well discovered in Florida in 1943 although oil had been drilled since the early 1900's. Between 1921 and 1923 Barron G. Collier who had made his fortune in streetcar advertising sales, purchased 1.3 acres of land in the sparsely populated southwest part of Florida. This land would eventually become Collier and Hendry counties, and it included Big Cypress Preserve. Collier was instrumental in getting Tamiami Trail built. It was the first road to go from coast to coast cutting through dense swamps and snake and alligator wilderness. The road extends for 368 miles from Tampa southward along the Gulf coast to Naples, then eastward to Miami. In 1939 the Florida legislation was desperate to have Florida become an oil producing state so they offered a $50,000 prize for the first well discovered. Several oil companies drilled over 80 holes and failed to find oil. Until his death in 1939, Collier was steadfast in his belief that oil was on his land. On September 26, 1943, after spending one million dollars, Humble Oil Company found Florida's first producing oil well. It was located just east of the park, 12 miles south of Immokalee. Initially 140 barrels were produced a day and it finally trickled down to 20 barrels a day. The success of this well led to seventeen more oil wells being drilled. By 1954, the Sunniland field was producing 500,000 barrels per year from eleven wells. Until 1964 Sunniland was Florida's only commercial oil field. The park contains Florida's first commercial oil derrick. Besides the oil derrick and historical marker which is of interest to history enthusiast, the park also has several covered picnic tables. Since this park is near Big Cypress Preserve it is a great place to watch for wildlife. I spotted a red shoulder hawk in a tree. I found this park to be an interesting stop in what feels like the middle of the Everglades.

Not much of an attraction Little information provided…read more No restrooms, not much to do but drive in and out.

Ok I'm not too crazy about having to drive so far into the vineyards to get to the vineyard park…read morebut the roads are pretty, tree lined and curvy. Lots of community activity programs. With basketball courts and pavilions, covered picnic areas that can be reserved for birthday parties. Lots of kids come here for soccer fields. I get out here a few times so it's not that bad a place. Parking seems ok but I don't go when they have games on the weekends. Plenty of scenic views of man made pond and the traffic on hwy 75. 20/2015

This park is really run down. The entrance way is nice but GPS will take you to an elementary…read moreschool where you cannot enter the park. You have to enter in the entrance for the law school and the elementary school. The community park is also in the same entrance but there are no signs anywhere. No shade coverage. I Would skip this unless you must get the kids out of the car. Cambier or Baker or Fleischmann are much better parks. I'm not sure why people are raving about this. It's dead grassy fields and a couple of trees and a big parking lot. IMHO

Beautiful area to set up a picnic. Play area fully gated and perfect for the little ones.read more

A nice park, boat ramp and playground next to the Midpoint Bridge…read moreThis is a 5-acre park at the east end of the Everest Parkway and to the south of the Midpoint Bridge. It has a fair-sized parking lot that could handle about 25-30 trucks and trailers or cars. The park offers a saltwater boat launch facility with access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Caloosahatchee River. It is approximately 10.9 statute miles from the Sanibel Causeway Bridge and just south of the Midpoint Bridge. If you don't have a boat it is also a great location to sit and enjoy a beautiful view or take your children to the playground. The parking lot and boat ramp are on the north side of the park. The south side has a grassy area with an open grassy area and tree covered portion along the Riverview part. This section has a concrete sidewalk that follows along the river and to the south side of the park, several covered tables, restrooms and a very nice, new playground surrounded by a fence. The park has parking fees for boat trailers ($15/day) according to their webpage. It is a very nice park with a lovely river view.

Awesome park with trail around little pond. Bathrooms and picnic area makes for a great lunch spot!…read moreTot park for ages 2-5 and older park for 5-12 year olds. Well maintained with fresh mulch and nicely cut grass. Water fountain water barely bubbles out but we brought our own so it wasn't really an issue. Playgrounds are clean and maintained as well. Made for a great morning adventure with the kids. We came on a Thursday morning with our dogs and we were the only ones in the park. Dogs ran free and had a great time. Pack a lunch. Stay for a while and enjoy the parks.

I was here for a picnic lunch and to check out the playground. While I ate, I watched a few careful…read moreparents keeping an eye on their toddlers as they climbed and played and generally had a great time burning off their excess energy. ​This 40-acre property was donated by Rutenberg Homes https://www.yelp.com/biz/arthur-rutenberg-homes-fort-myers-2 for use as a park and opened to the public in 1977. The park has a baseball/softball field, basketball courts, picnic areas with grills, racquetball courts and tennis courts. There is a concessions area when there are big games going on. Plenty of parking. Plenty of shady spots. It's a great park. [Review 13369 overall, 687 of 2020.]