Naples Fl Recreation
Over 10 miles of beaches await you along the Gulf of Mexico with
coves and lagoons.. Recreational opportunities in the outdoors are
one of the most important assets of Naples and its surrounding areas.
Recreational Opportunities:
11 Parks,
71 Golf Courses-yes you read that right-71
23 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks
6 Beach parks
» Barefoot Beach Access
» Clam Pass Beach
» North Gulf Shore Access
» Vanderbilt Beach
» South Marco Beach Access
» Tiger-tail Beach
17 Tennis Courts
15 Boat Ramps http://www.paradisecoast.com/things_to_do.php?action=list&id=32
10 miles plus of beaches
To see a complete list of parks and recreational opportunities see
the site below
http://www.floridastateparks.org/FindaParkRegion.cfm?Dist=Southwest
Things to do outdoors:
Fishing-saltwater
Boating-Ocean or Bay
Diving- http://www.florida-scuba.com/naples.htm.
Hiking
Horseback riding
Bike riding
Birding
Photography and Wildlife watching
Kayaking—canoes-there are good rental locations and lots of places
to launch.
Air boating into the Everglades
Other places to visit.
Caribbean Gardens
Collier County Historical Museum
Collier-Seminole State Park
Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Briggs Nature Center
Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Naples Nature Center
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Everglades City Museum
Everglades National Park
Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
Florida Sports Park (of Swamp Buggy Racing Fame)
Immokalee Pioneer Museum
King Richard’s Medieval Family Fun Park
Naples Museum of Art
Naples Pier
Naples Princess and Marco Island Princess
Naples Trolley Tours
Nautilus Boat Tours
Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Seminole Gaming Palace
Teddy Bear Museum of Naples
Old Naples’ Third Street South shopping area
Pro Sports
With Miami only a few hours away, take in the NFL Dolphins or the MLB Marlins or the Miami Heat basketball team.
Although this is a small area, I have listed facilities below, to show you the options available.
Naples/Marco Island Parks
COLLIER COUNTY RACQUET CENTER
1275 Marco Drive, Marco Island
394-5454
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 10 pm
Friday, 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8 am - 6 pm
Facilities include: 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 clay courts, (2 lighted),
2 indoor racquetball/handball courts and pro shop.
FRANK E MACKLE, JR. COMMUNITY PARK
1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island
642-0575
Hours: Monday - Sunday 8 am - 10 pm
Facilities include: Community center, covered basketball courts,
volleyball courts, shuffleboard courts, tot lot, exercise/jogging
trail, open play area and picnic area around lake.
CAXAMBAS PARK
S. Collier Blvd.
Facilities include: Play area, picnic area, concessions, two lane
boat ramp, bait, fuel, docking
EAST NAPLES COMMUNITY PARK
3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples
793-4414
Office Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 10 pm
Park Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm
Facilities include: Community Center, basketball courts, volleyball
court, 8 lighted tennis courts, 1 lighted softball field, tot lot,
exercise jogging trail, open play area and picnic area around lake.
FLEISCHMANN PARK
1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples
434-4692
Facilities include: Meeting room, game room, restrooms, 8 lighted
racquetball courts, lighted baseball field, lighted softball field,
lighted Little League field, lighted volleyball courts, 2 lighted
basketball courts, lighted football/soccer field, lighted tot lot,
2 picnic shelters, open play area and parking.
GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm
Facilities include: 2 lighted softball fields, 1 lighted little league
field, 1 lighted baseball field, 1 lighted soccer/football field,
4 lighted tennis courts and racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts,
tot lot, remote control track and administration offices
LOWDERMILK PARK
Banyan Blvd. and Gulf Shore Blvd.
434-4698
Facilities Include: Parking, restrooms, showers, pavilion, picnic
tables and concessions.
PELICAN BAY COMMUNITY PARK
Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples
353-0404
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 am
Facilities include: 8 lighted clay tennis courts, 4 lighted racquetball
courts, 2 bocci courts, basketball court, lighted children's play
area, softball field, soccer field, trail system and lake.
RIVER PARK
11th Street North and 3rd Avenue N.
Facilities include: Meeting room, game room, stage, television room,
restrooms, swimming pool, lighted covered basketball court, lighted
tennis court, tot lot and parking.
VETERANS COMMUNITY PARK
1900 Immokalee Road, Naples
566-2367
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm
Facilities include: Community center, 3 lighted softball fields,
1 lighted baseball field, lighted basketball and volleyball courts,
4 lighted tennis courts, 4 lighted racquetball courts, 2 tot lots,
1 lighted soccer/football field, picnic area, and 2 sand volleyball
courts
VINEYARDS COMMUNITY PARK
6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples
353-9669
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm
Facilities include: Community Center, 2 lighted softball fields,
4 soccer fields (3 lighted), 4 lighted comfort cushioned tennis courts,
2 lighted basketball courts, 6 lighted shuffle board courts, 2 lighted
racquetball courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 horse shoe pits,
trail, 4 picnic shelters and amphitheater.
BRIGG'S NATURE CENTER
401 Shell Island Road, Naples
775-8569 or 775-7566
Facilities include: Naturalist guided canoe and boat trips, canoe
rentals.
THE CONSERVANCY INC.
Naples Nature Center
1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples
262-0304
Facilities include: Hands on science museum, animal clinic for injured
wildlife, boat tours, lectures, nature trails.
ROOKERY BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE
300 Tower Road,Naples (off Collier Blvd. just south of US 41)
417-6310
www.rookerybay.org
Facilities include: self-guided walking and canoe trails, birding
and wildlife photography opportunities. A new 16,500 s.f. Environmental
Learning Center, including visitor center and marine laboratory.
DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE RECREATION AREA
11100 Gulf Shore Drive, N., Naples
597-6196
Hours: 8 am - Sunset Daily
Facilities include: Five parking areas, picnic tables, BBQ's, boardwalks,
showers, bathhouses, picnic pavilion, observation tower, boat-launching
ramp, swimming, boating and fishing, restrooms.
CAMBIER PARK
775 8th Avenue South, Naples
Facilities include: Bandshell, tennis courts, shuffleboard, horseshoe
courts, softball fields, indoor meeting facility, restrooms.
Naples/Marco Island Beaches
Clam Pass County Park
Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
Clam Pass is located near the famous Registry Hotel. Here, you'll
find beautiful boardwalks that follow along the beach, over five
miles of kayak trails, and acre after acre of mangrove swamps.
Lely Barefoot Beach
Bonita Beach Rd
Naples, FL
This beach has picnic areas, a concession stand, and public restrooms.
Lely Barefoot Beach is located north of Olde Naples.
Naples Municipal Beach and Pier
12th Ave South
Naples, FL 34102
Located near the intersection of 12th Avenue South and Gulf Shore
Boulevard, Naples Beach is a throwback to the city's early days as
a resort town. The pier is still the center of the city for many,
especially the area fishermen who like to cast off the 1,000-foot
construct. Restroom facilities and a parking area are located here.
VANDERBILT BEACH
Wiggins State Park
Facilities include: Freshwater Showers, lifeguards, grills, picnic
tables, boat ramp, observation tower, restrooms, bath house. Additional
Public Parking in lot next to the Ritz Carlton.
DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE RECREATION AREA/BEACH
11100 Gulf Shore Drive, N.
Naples, FL
Hours: 8 am - Sunset Daily
Facilities include: Five parking areas, picnic tables, BBQ's, boardwalks,
showers, bathhouses, picnic pavilion, observation tower, boat-launching
ramp, swimming, boating and fishing, restrooms.
Tigertail Beach – Public
Open 8 AM until Sunset Daily
Parking $3.00
Showers and Restrooms
Concession Stand for Food and Beverages
Rental Stand for Variety of Water Sport Toys, Umbrellas, Chairs,
etc.
Children's Play Area
Vollyball Nets/Courts
Entrance Located at the Intersection of Spinnaker Dr. and Hernando
Dr.
Residents Beach – Main
Open 8 AM until Sunset Daily
Resident Permit Required for Entry
Showers and Restrooms
Variety of Vending Machines
Picnic Area with Chickee Huts and Tables
Several Chickee Huts and Benches on Beach
Children's Play Area
Entrance Located at the Intersection of Collier Blvd. and San Marco
Road
Residents Beach - South
-- also Public Parking Lot and Access
Open 8 AM until Sunset Daily
Resident Parking Permit Required for Resident Parking Lot
Adjacent Lot for Public Parking
No Facilities
Walkway Access from Collier Boulevard North of Cape Marco
In conclusion, there are lots of Options in thie Naples, Marco Island
and Collier County area. Don’t forget the Everglades, just south.
