Too much dirt. Our dogs were filthy when we left. If your dog is a digger then they would like this…read morepark

Fantastic little park with convenient water supply for the dogs. I suggest bringing your own bowl…read morefor the water. The park features distinct sections for small and large dogs, as well as various trails consisting of gravel, dirt, and grass.

This was the first time we took Freckles to Pooch Park in North Fort Meyers. She really enjoys…read moreinteracting with other doggies. We went into the large dog entrance and she is about 45 pounds. There were friendly people and chairs to sit on. Freckles was a hit! She may have been the only female pooch lol! All the other dogs checked her out. They ran around the large gated park playing, digging and rolling in the grass. When Freckles had enough she runs to Dave to tell him "take me home"! The park has beautifully maintained baseball fields, tennis and soccer fields. Looks like there is a small ramp to Judd Creek where you can launch your canoe! Next time I will take some pictures of the dogs and the park!

Dog parks get always good ratings from me because there should be more! This dog park has a large…read moreand small dog section with seating and lots of space. The grass of the small dog was long and needed a trim.

Great dog park. Three fenced areas for small, medium, large. It was a little confusing the first…read morevisit as a group of large dogs were all in the medium fence area. The large dog area had small and medium dogs. The garden hoses are great to wash off paws and pop bags stations are everywhere.

I wrote a review last week when I was upset. So, now I would like to write a more accurate one. We…read morehave been going to this park for 5 years and spend an average of 10 minutes there . Last month my dog played too hard and caught another dogs skin with her nail . The result was a $1000 check I wrote to cover the owners vet costs. I include this to explain what type of dog lovers we are. Last week our new 4 month 35 pound pup was surrounded by adult dogs when I asked for owners assistance no one came and I was told off for asking. We have noticed that there are different people in the large dog area that are not as responsible as those who previously were there. As a dog park person of over 20 years I find this unacceptable. There is an unspoken code when you are in a dog park to be courteous and be in control of your animal. Go there, but be cautious would be my suggestion.

We just moved here and are soooo happy we are minutes away from this amazing dog park that has a…read moresmall and large dog section. There's turf on the floor so they don't get really dirty. This is attached to baker park. Plenty of parking space

Great dog park! Awesome dogs and great people! Join our…read morefacebook page! naplesbakerdogpark

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

This park is very clean. It's a really big and beautiful it has a few different playgrounds one…read morehidden a little bit further away for the littleer kids. It has a bunch of different little pavilions with their own grills that you can rent. It has a kayak rack where you can rent to keep your kayak stored there for safe storage. And it has its own boat dock for small boats and a boat dock for actual boats. There's a canal that has salt and non salt water combined. There's a big stage area where you can rent for dancing or shows. There's a decent amount of parking. There's a lot of walking areas which connects to another park as well. This park is absolutely stunning and 100% worth going to.

Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda has that easygoing, waterfront charm that makes you want to…read morelinger, even if you miss the big show at sunset. I arrived too early for the evening colors, which is a bummer, but the park still delivers plenty to enjoy. There are picnic tables, shaded spots, and enough open space for families to spread out and make a day of it. The fishing crowd was out in full force, and the boat launch gives you direct access to Charlotte Harbor, which adds a nice sense of motion and purpose to the shoreline. The only real disappointment is the boardwalk. It is completely closed and visibly buckled, likely from hurricane damage, and it leaves a quiet gap where a scenic stroll should be. Even so, the park holds its own as a relaxed, functional waterfront stop with a lot of local life happening around it. [Review 1591 of 2025 - 2171 in Florida - 25141 overall]

Ponce de Leon is a nice park to visit overlooking the Charlotte Harbor. There is a sandy beach area…read morethat you can watch the sunset. There are wild animals; I saw a raccoon just hanging out and not fazed by how many people were there. There is a boat ramp, fishing pier, and picnic area. Plenty of parking too!

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.

We've been to dog beach many times. There's always some owner out there with a dog who is dangerous…read moreor that the owner cannot control. You usually can spot those people out and stay away from them, but yesterday was Sunday and it was busy and some guy with a huge pitbull that he could not control, allowed his dog to attack and go after our one year-old golden retriever. Cooper now has to have surgery on his ear tomorrow. BEWARE not everyone out there, along with their animal is safe. Go at your own risk.

Enough reviews to explain how to get there. Prepare for bugs on shore near mangos. My dog had a…read moreblast the two times we went and so did i. Beautiful shallow water for splashing and playing . Please bring doggie bag from home or get a bag(s) at dispenser BEFORE you come in. I did see several dog wastes not cleaned up.

Donnie's World is absolutely the best environment for our furry family member Buffett. (3 yr old…read moreboxer). She is so excited to spend her time with the Donnie's World pack, wether we are dropping her off, or she is hopping on the bus with the pack in the morning, she is living the best canine life possible, available only in Naples. Priscilla and her team have created an environment for the pack that is a life enrichment for them in so many ways and second to none here in SWFL. Buffett comes home after a day with her friends, smiling (yes Boxers can smile) and exhausted. We couldn't be happier about what the Donnie's World team and the environment they have created provides to our family member. It is a significant reason why she is so well adjusted, friendly and calm in any environment she is exposed to. We highly recommend this experience to be included as a life enrichment experience for all canines in the area. It really is the best doggie daycare we have ever found.

This is a wonderful place to send your dogs to hang out with other dogs and just have a bunch of…read morefree space to run around. I have two labs and they can hardly wait to get there. One of them never even wants to leave. I would highly highly recommend Priscilla. She's wonderful with the dogs and offers many fun things to stimulate them.

This animal rescue sanctuary is truly a special place. My husband and I loved it. You can feel the…read morecompassion and dedication the moment you arrive. Julie and the volunteers clearly care deeply about the animals and go above and beyond to ensure they are safe, healthy, and loved. The sanctuary is clean, well-organized, and focused on the animals' well-being above all else. It's inspiring to see animals given a second chance at life in such a nurturing environment. Thank you Julie for being our tour guide! It was amazing!! The sanctuary is a must see!!

I'll just go ahead and say it. You can't walk through the gates of Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary on a…read moreguided tour and come out the same person you were before. Not if your heart is beating. Nestled in a secluded animal mecca near the Babcock Ranch proximity of Punta Gorda, live 57ish forms of wildlife who have found their forever home in Octagon, most of whom would not be alive had it not been for the compassionate hearts who saved these sentient beings. Yes, of course, this Disneyland For Wildlife has lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! (admit it, you saw that one coming), but so much more, including species you would not expect to see at a wildlife sanctuary. For example, the homing pigeons who landed at Octagon because they were orphaned and have no knowledge of how to forage for food. As well as the alligator who grew up in a bathtub (don't even get me started). How about the pair of Macaws that were rescued from a dentist's office after the patients were teaching them one too many curse words ? And the monkey (cue the waterworks, it's ok to cry along with me) who was abandoned in a cage and left at the gates to Octagon on Thanksgiving Day. We can't forget the baboon who spins gleefully on three legs when he thinks no one is watching, which is extraordinary when you learn that he came to Octagon because of a history of being mentally abused. The one thing they all have in common? They're all rescues. All of these majestic creatures have been rescued and offered a New Beginning to live out the rest of their lives in a place where they are happy and well-cared for. In fact, Octagon was rated as one of the Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries in the country for the happiest animal residents. Now, that's saying something. Octagon even has resident "squatters", i.e. animals that don't need to be here but choose to be, for example Blue, the handsome peacock who hangs out to spread his beautiful plumage for the lady hens (hang in there, pal, one day you might get lucky) and the ibis who travel in and out to the sanctuary, to score a free meal and to swap stories with their friends. The feeling of joy is palpable as you walk along the path, as every animal resident (humans too) was thrilled to see my tour guide, Tracey Pirozzi, chuffing at the fence to gain her attention. No animal is ever asked to do anything it doesn't want to do. Every enclosure is arranged to make the animal as comfortable as possible. In fact, enclosures are often customized to the resident to work around any historical triggers they may have. In addition to the opportunity to see these precious animals thriving at their new beginnings, the tour also was extremely educational. I learned so much, as did the others in my tour group. Tracey kept things light and informative, engaging everyone in fun games and quizzes along the way. While fielding questions and engaging us with the animals along the way, Tracey speaks earnestly and passionately about the purpose, about the origins, of Octagon. I shed a few tears (maybe more than a few) when I saw how dear this place is to her heart. And it's easy to see why. Every animal here is given some sort of enrichment, something to keep their mind stimulated, which is critical to their overall well-being, whether it's a large ball that they can push around, a hanging crate of meat that they have to unpuzzle to claim, or a TV to watch their favorite cartoon. And marshmallows! Psst, Tracey, how about another marshamllow, puhhhhleeeeezzzzzz? As a 501(c)(3) nonrprofit organization, Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary depends entirely upon donor support, with no government assistance. As you can imagine, Octagon has a hefty expenditure in just keeping their doors open. Their food bill alone, as you can imagine (we saw one tiger tackle five chickens for breakfast), runs in the tens of thousands of dollars every month. Not only that, but there are no paid jobs here. The facility is managed by a 100% volunteer workforce, and every volunteer we encountered had a huge smile on their face, and a fierce passion upon their brows. We could feel it. The animals could feel it. The guided tour is suited for people of all ages, a terrific way to spend the morning. One little boy in our tour group was so engaged and so spot-on with the answers to Tracey's questions that I'm pretty sure that he'll soon be a tour guide . For Southwest Florida residents or for visitors from out of town, I highly recommend this opportunity to see nature at its best. I give it four paws up. To make your tour extra special, make a reservation for the 9:30am tour on Thursdays, so Tracey can show you this magical place!