Peaceful and quiet this morning with only a few fishermen out on the pier. The park was otherwise…read moreempty and it was nice to sit on the bench and look out at the Caloosahatchee River which was super calm at 7am. Other than some picnic tables and a port-a-potty, there aren't any services here. They do have signs posted that overnight trailer parking is not permitted (but maybe camper parking is?). There was another sign that there's a high bacteria level and wading is not recommended. Enjoy the park and being near the water! [Review 398 of 2025 - 2045 in Florida - 23960 overall]

This park is a small spit of land at the base of the Caloosahatchee Bridge. It lies along the…read moreCaloosahatchee River making it a great spot for fishing but a free salt water fishing license is required. The parking here is also free. Lee County Parks & Recreation took over responsibility of the North Shore Bridge Access from the State of Florida in August of 1987. A pier was added to the park in 2000 which was paid for with proceeds from the three cent bed tax imposed on short-term tourist stays in Lee County. The park is home to the Edison Sailing Center which offers sailing and power boat safety lessons here. Note that although North Shore Park has a beach, swimming is not permitted. Restroom facilities are port a potties. I enjoyed taking a walk on the trail that runs from the parking lot to the base of the bridge. You can get a stunning view of the river, especially at sunset.

It's a nice little adventurous preserve. You can easily spend 90 minutes there…read more The preserve is being enhanced with a boardwalk, paved parking lot and restrooms, etc. This renovation started in the summer of 2025 and it's still ongoing (June 2026). However, access to the old entrance off Del Prado Blvd is still opened with limited parking. https://share.google/sUUdpymsREWL2T24R

Nice trails. Quite from the hustle and bustle. Took wrong turns a couple of time. Could be…read morebetter marked.

A pleasant new park has opened in the town recently! The playground park is linked to Cape Coral's…read morelinear park, offering a charming setting for leisurely strolls with a stroller or rollerblading. I must say, my daughters really like the modern equipment there! As a parent, I am grateful for the shaded tarp area. However, I do wish to suggest an improvement - having a picnic table within the enclosed park would be a great addition for snack time! It was disappointing to find only one bench and no tables during my visit. I hope the city of Cape Coral's parks and recreation department considers this feedback. :)

Extending around two miles along Del Prado Blvd from Kismet to Pine Island, this park is on both…read moresides of the major road with a clear path for walking, skating, biking, running, what have you. The sidewalk is ten feet wide and level. Note that there are a few spots where you will be crossing both minor and major roads. Pedestrians should take extra care at those places because drives won't see you. There are eight fitness stations, bike racks, park benches and the path is lighted. Enjoy! Parking? Not so much. [Review 13263 overall, 581 of 2020.]

Estero Bay Preserve State Park was a Therese-H pick for hiking and bird watching. The label seemed…read moreto imply that we'd be along the water's edge, at some point or another. As it turned out, the paths that went westward toward the bay sort of grew over into a dense, dried-out swamp that was too slow going for our purposes. The way the utility poles end here make it look like a large tract of land was originally planned to be the next phase of a residential area, but the project stopped further east (for now). Backing out of said dense, dried-out swamp, and making a loop, we had a pleasant walk, and took an extension path down to the river and back. The parking area out front is small but well groomed, with a shelter and port-a-potty.

Visited in September and the area was very soggy and overgrown. There's no designated parking…read morelot--you just have to pull off to the side of the road. I didn't end up staying since it was too wet for me, but I'll give it another try at a different time of year.

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!

I had an unforgettable experience on my half day bird tour with Tod. Not only was he very…read moreknowledgeable and professional, he also showed great enthusiasm for the Everglades ecosystem and the wildlife in it. This passion for every creature that we encountered truly made the day even more special. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in birding in the Everglades!

Kayaking the Everglades was so beautiful and serene! And not nearly as buggy as I expected. Our…read moretour guide Tod was very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, and provided very thoughtful touches like extra bug spray, sunblock, and yummy snacks. Plus he had a great calm, level energy and a good sense of humor, and great stories! We'll join him again next year for another adventure, at a different location.

We rented a canoe and opted for the 5-mile trip, although we arrived later in the day and had to…read moresettle for the 1:30 trip. Despite the timing, it was incredibly peaceful as the sounds of traffic faded away, leaving only the symphony of nature - birds, animals, and plenty of sightings of alligators and turtles.

Awesome time, great prices. Very friendly staff. I would recommend this place to any new kayakers,…read morealmost no current and a nice breeze.