Love their Sunday concerts in the park. Bring your wine and your chairs and enjoy a beautiful night…read moreunder the stars. They're only there once a month and I plan on being there each month.

Riverside Park in Bonita Springs combines natural beauty with recreational offerings. This…read morepicturesque park has a serene ambiance and well-maintained facilities for visitors of all ages. The park's lush greenery creates a tranquil setting that invites visitors to unwind and connect with nature. Riverside Park's well-manicured walking paths provide a peaceful escape for leisurely strolls, jogging, or simply enjoying the scenic surroundings. The abundance of shade from mature trees adds to the overall comfort, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing afternoon. The pavilion, with its scenic backdrop, is an ideal spot for gatherings, events like Celebrate Bonita, Star Spangled Bonita, Taste of Bonita, Movies in the Park and many other events. It is also a perfect destination for a quiet picnic with friends. The park has unique public art and a Veterans Memorial. During the holidays the park is decorated making it the ideal backdrop for family photos. Riverside Park in Bonita Springs is a great resource for those seeking a blend of nature, recreation, and community. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a family-friendly outing, or an opportunity to engage in activities, Riverside Park is a must-visit in Southwest Florida. It's a testament to the city's commitment to providing residents and visitors with a haven of natural beauty and relaxation.

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!

This huge park is comanaged by the county and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…read moreCommission. It's a big site that, according to the website, "consists of a variety of habitats including palmetto-oak scrub, pine flatwoods, and seasonal wetlands. Views of scenic Hickey Creek can be enjoyed from the trail and overlook areas. The ecosystem presently supports the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay and gopher tortoises." Good hiking trails and there is a kayak launching point though it's a good walk from the parking area. This is Florida. Keep an eye out for wildlife and definitely don't feed them. Never hike alone and always bring a friend. Stay on the trails and don't litter! [Review 19281 overall - 1630 in Florida - 251 of 2023.]

This park was so strange. From the first time me and my husband took a hike here it was cool, we…read morefound lots of different kinds of mushrooms that grows along the trails. And a lot of native plants.. The next couple times we went after that just got strange. On one visit we noticed multiple circles on the ground in the grass area that's right next to the parking lot. Looked just like crop circles.. multiple circles different sizes, perfectly round and looked like something heavy left a what looked burned but just darker color brown pressed dead grass in a circle ( kind of like when u move a pool off your grass after it sat in the sun for a couple of weeks) next thing we found was little figurines by the base of a couple of trees, looked religious of some sort. Another time my husband went alone and literally ran out bc he felt like he was being stalked. Our final time here there was a lady that stopped our car on our way out of the park who expressed sincere worry and fear, handed us a flyer (I lost moving -_- ugh) talking about MK Ultra and that she has been apart of some sort of mind controlling experiment and they were out to get her. She was very adamant that we should be careful around there.. we never went back. It was so strange. The vibes there got weird and there was never a lot of people there any of the times I went.. Its hard to explain exactly but it's a creepy vibe.

A nice peaceful place to gather your thoughts! I try to stop by every time I'm in town.read more

This tiny and quaint 3.5 acre park is one of last remaining pieces of Lehigh's original wetlands…read more that was transformed into a beautiful ecological park. This beautiful little Eden is open daily from dawn til dusk,. I enjoyed strolling along the 500 foot boardwalk. There are two picnic pavilions with BBQ facilities. The tiny parking area contains 8 spaces. There also is a port-a-potty, benches, along with a couple of bike racks. If you want to check out this intimate ecological park, it is located on the corner of Lee Blvd. and Xelda Ave.

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!!!

I just moved to Southwest Florida back in October and still discovering new things to do. This…read moreplace is definitely filled with nature, it's peaceful, and it's only a few miles from my home. There is lots to see, and the history behind the area is extremely interesting. Perfect for a daily walk, by yourself or with family and friends. I will definitely be going back again and again.

Wild Turkey Strand Preserve is right in our backyard with history. These tracts of land acquired…read morethrough Conservation 20/20 started back in 2001 for a total of over 3100 acres. It is located in Lehigh Acres on the West Side of State Road 82 directly adjacent to the Southwest Florida International Airport! It was on my list of local preserve visit for more than 2 years. The land was formerly part of Buckingham Army AirField. An Army training base between 1942-1945 during World War II for the express purpose of training air-to-air combat also known as Flexible Gunnery School. Some structures such as ammo buildings, gun turret foundation still remain on site and preserved. A small western portion of this land is open to public access for hiking, bird watching, photography and interact with nature! This trail has a paved free parking, one restroom and a picnic shelter with four tables. Total parking space is about 24+ and a bus parking space. Portion of trail is ADA-accessible but many sections are wet and submerged in water in a rainy season. It is recommended that you check the weather prior to enter the preserve, wear closed-toe shoe, or hiking booths, hat, sun screen, insect repellent, and water. Sections are paved and sections with boardwalk which give you an elevated view of the preserve as well keep your feet dry during the rainy season. Headgear or hat is a must here, this is open preserve, not many shady spots are available. There was no rain yesterday, so we were able hike the 1.8 miles without encounter any wet grounds. Went in the preserve about 8:00 AM and completed our leisure hike around 9:45 AM with multiple stops viewing the gun turret foundation, ammo building, observation decks. In the North side where the remain of Gunnery training were sighted, you can hear the bird calls but only witness two birds, one Ibis on a swamp and small light brown bird on a tree top. We were not able to identify that bird. The white Ibis flew away as we approaching toward that swamp. In the South side, there are more butterflies, and plants. Sight of blue crab pieces were on ground. All of sudden, what appeared as a hawk flied out marsh and make a smacking sound! We were little disappointed because we did not witness any alligators, rabbits, wild turkeys, deer, snakes, or ducks. Nevertheless, it was a good hike! The preserve is well maintained but I wish they did a better job of provide more boardwalk or paved road and create a lake for the wildlife. That would be an ideal place for running, jogging and hiking!

Completely shaded by overgrown trees, this park follows the path of a small stream/creek called…read moreManuel Branch. As such, I'd be concerned about wildlife nearby because I'm paranoid about such things. There is a picnic pavilion, a rough path and a number of picnic tables and park benches. There is also a small playground with a large swing set. This is a great spot for a picnic but keep a close eye on the kids. Street parking available. [Review 13333 overall, 651 of 2020.]

I love this little park! Great for some quiet reading or a stop along our evening walk. This…read morehistoric creek needs to be protected. The city has been dumping in it...shameful using a natural resource so irresponsibly.

This is a clean, beautiful playground that is great for ages 1 to 9. They have multiple apparatuses…read moreand the park is pristine.

Great little park! Wish it was shaded, but we spent a great afternoon here. We brought lunch and…read moresat at the nearby picnic tables.