Rosen Park is a beautiful place to enjoy the day! The park is very clean and friendly. It has lots…read moreof places to sit in the shade or enjoy basking in the sun.

As parks go, this one is limited. There are a few sheltered picnic tables and a nice boardwalk for…read morewalking. There is a good view from here of the wide Caloosahatchee River and across to Fort Myers. There is a structure with bathrooms. The main point here is the double boat launches which have a long ramp and a good area to line up for backing in to the ramp. They're at an angle, which might be a challenge for novice drivers. Otherwise, the lot is large and there are plenty of long spots for trailer parking. [Review 15784 overall - 1364 in Florida - 1288 of 2021.]

Went for the first time with my 3- and 6- year old during the hot summer afternoon sun. Four…read moreFreedoms has parking on the north and east side of the playground, from what I saw. Not a lot, just designated parking on the shoulder of the road. The neighborhood was ok. There was a bank. Duplexes, and apartment buildings directly across from the park. It's right off of busy Cape Pkwy, behind a bank. The bonus is that the entire play area is fenced it with "childproof" closing mechanisms. Four Freedoms has an office building that you can rent out, preschool inside, fenced in playground, and a walkway to a beach area, which is only for sunbathers (and currently closed, per posted signage). The play area had artificial turf under the playgrounds and swings. It was nice and cushioned, but also very hot. There were two newer playgrounds for younger kids, an older playground for older kids, 2 accessible swings, 2 baby swings, a tire swing, and 4 normal swings. There were ample, newer, picnic tables, and 4 under a gazebo. There were many mature trees providing shade, but a majority of the swing sets and the larger, newer playground closest to the building remained exposed to the sun, and very hot (around 1:30pm in early August). It would be nice if they had those shade coverings like other Cape parks and elementary schools. There was an entry gate to the play area from each side of the park (north, west, and east). Then, there was a walkway to the sand beach (currently closed), but posted as a sunbathing beach only. Overall nice place and general "safe" feeling with the childproof fencing, and plenty of room for kids to run and jump within. The big con for me was the lack of shade directly over the play areas.

This large park overlooks the Bimini Basin and includes a large and shaded fenced-in playground and…read morea sunbathing beach. Picnic tables, swing sets, bathrooms and benches for parents to sit and watch. I took a bit of time to sit here and chill. Very nice park. [Review 10783 overall, 551 of 2019.]

This small park does not have a playground or any fitness equipment. It does not have a baseball…read morefield and it does not have a tennis court. What it does have is a pretty lake with a fountain, lots of benches, a whole flock of migrating birds and a picnic area. Parking is reasonable but there really aren't many people here other than perhaps Cape Coral City Hall employees on their lunch breaks. [Review 12359 overall, 2145 of 2019.]

A great park to go to, though it is small you have a nice view, it is a great place to go to…read morereflect hence the name, and a pond with ducks who often come by, there is 2 wooden benches and a built in comfortable bench where you have a view of everything.

This large park is located near the main intersection of Pine Island as you're coming over from…read moreMatlacha. It is operated by the County and has plenty of activities to keep you and your kids exercised. It's all in good shape and I had a nice walk around. The center of the park has two lighted baseball fields, complete with bleachers and a concession stand. Three lighted tennis/pickleball courts. Picnic shelter with charcoal grills. Playground. Restrooms. The pavilion on the playground is available to rent. The community pool is also here though currently closed. There is a small parking lot on the north side at Sesame Dive and a larger one on Pine Island Road. [Review 16755 overall - 1482 in Florida - 268 of 2022.]

This park is very close to where we ate lunch at the newly reopened Sweet Tomatoes, so after we…read moreate, we headed over to check it out. Lakes Park is a 279-acre public park located along Gladiolus Drive, just south of Fort Myers. It is operated by the Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation. The park was named after its main feature: 158 acres of man-made freshwater lakes that were created when the site was occupied by West Coast Rock Co., a rock and limestone quarry, during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1958, a railroad spur was built to serve the mine, running along what is now Six Mile Cypress Parkway. The track bed had previously been used by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad from 1926 to 1952. In 1978, Lee County purchased the abandoned quarry to preserve the land before opening it to the public as a park on April 21, 1984. My first impression was that this has to be one of the nicest parks I have ever visited. It has so much to offer that I could have easily spent the entire day there. If you visit the park, it is important to note that admission is free, but parking is not. It costs $1 per hour, up to a maximum of $5. Once you enter the park, there is so much to do. There are more than 2.5 miles of paved paths running throughout the park. There is an amphitheater, beach volleyball courts, a boat launch, a fishing area, a train-themed playground, picnic shelters, gardens, a wedding gazebo, and a train museum. You can also rent a boat, kayak, or bicycle. Admission to the train museum is $5, and the 15-minute train rides, when operating, cost $5 per adult. The park also offers story-time programs, a farmers market (October through June), and a two-hour bird patrol tour on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The park is a stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a network of more than 500 wildlife viewing sites across the state. On the day I visited, it was blisteringly hot. I recommend visiting during the cooler months. Even so, I was able to walk the boardwalk, where I spotted a variety of birds, and I explored a few of the gardens. The park is so lovely. We have multiple parks on Florida's east coast that offer some of the same features, but here in Fort Myers, you can find it all at Lakes Regional Park.

What a huge and beautiful park. I'm a little jealous we don't have anything like this near us! We…read morelet the kids play on two different playgrounds. There was a splash pad that was closed off due to construction. We saw a community garden, children's garden, and train museum and boardwalk. You can easily spend a few hours here. I think parking was $1/hours or $5 for the day. It's huge here!! I read 279 acres.

We went to see a pretty sunset, but there's a pier in the way and it's not a huge park. It's quite…read moretiny actually but it's a cute little area a cool tree and the neighborhood is bougie

I really enjoyed my time here. This very small park is between two large homes in a residential…read moreneighborhood alongside the river. From the street, a stone path walks you under a large shade tree to the benches by the water. I would have liked to sit for a bit but the rain had just been through and everything was wet. Still, a lovely spot. Thank you to Getty E. and Rosa B. Snell, who donated the park to the residents of Fort Myers in 1927. There is no marked parking so I have no idea if they enforce any street parking rules. Good luck with that. [Review 13334 overall, 652 of 2020.]

A big park centered around a large pond which could maybe be a small lake. A paved walking trail…read moreloops around the lake which makes for a nice workout. The park also includes basketball courts, a pavilion (not reservable - it is first come, first served) with a charcoal grill, and public restrooms. The parking area is small but there are also streets and homes to park near. Just be sure that you're not blocking a driveway. A nice playground is on the south side of the park - not close to the parking area. [Review 20258 overall - 1761 in Florida - 1235 of 2023.]

I agree with Karen T - this is an itty bitty park but it more than makes up for that with the…read morelocation that is adjacent to the Matlacha draw bridge. The view from here of the Matlacha Pass is fantastic. Because of the causeway, the fishing here looks to be pretty darned awesome since the fish are just going right past and you can pull 'em right out. There are only a small number of parking spaces and if they're full, you're SOL. Serious bummer because this is a pretty solid view. The park has some shady spots for fishing, restrooms and easy level ground that is completely wheelchair accessible. And no, I didn't see any bats today. [Review 16752 overall - 1479 in Florida - 265 of 2022.]

This park is TINY. Located just past Matlacha Bridge on Pine Island Road. You'll find the park…read moreentrance on the south side. I counted 7 regular, 1 handicapped and 1 staff parking slot. Despite the size, this gem of a park has some great amenities and features. It's fully ADA accessible. It's location along Matlacha Pass makes it great for fishing. Of course, it's adjacent to the bridge, which is known as one of the world's most fishingest bridges. The park has restrooms with a covered porch and two benches. The big draw for me was the bat house. I wanted to learn more about the bats. The park has a great informational sign. I discovered: 1. The bats here are Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats and are found throughout most areas of Florida and 2: A single bat can eat up to 3000 insects a night.