After multiple failed attempts trying to find truly dog-friendly spots in the area, Gordon River…read moreGreenway was an absolute homerun. Beautiful scenery, peaceful walking paths, and plenty of space to enjoy nature with our pup without feeling restricted or unwelcome. The trails were well maintained, easy to navigate, and offered such a nice mix of greenery, water views, and shaded areas. It ended up completely saving our day after striking out at a few other places nearby. If you're visiting Naples with your dog and looking for a relaxing outdoor spot to walk, explore, and unwind together, this is definitely worth the visit.

My hubby kept telling about this great nature trail he has walked when we visited Naples (he'd wake…read moreup early in the hotel and sneak out while I slept).... but I finally got a chance to visit. The park is lovely... I love butterflies and as soon as I stepped out of the car, we saw many of them so I was sure it was going to be a good day. We started off on the asphalt pavement path and eventually ended up on the boardwalks too... the paths are very wide and great views of the forest and water areas. Saw many species of birds including an osprey in his huge nest. Loved the bridge that crossed the Gordon River and the lookout rest area nearby. If I visited in any cooler month and with less bugs, I'd give the park a 5 star but the bugs and the heat were tough.

I grew up near the marina. School field trips and just visits to the pier. They have re-vamped the…read moreplace and the pier is better looking now. The water and breeze combination is a nice touch to a beautiful sunset. The marina has an area for buying bait and tackle and and area that lets you look up close at wildlife. It's a great place to share with family and friends with benches and a gazebo.

What a hidden gem. Was out joy riding to Everglades and spotted the Lake Trafford sign so stopped…read morethere. Bought couple cold drinks, sat on the back deck, checked out the all reptiles and parrots. One of them can say"ByeBye", think her name is Samantha They just built a smoker and smoked some mullets...It was the best smoked fish I ever had, it was perfect. I hope they'll start selling them.

Mackle Park was named in honor of Frank E. Mackle Jr. (1916-1993). Mackle was a developer who had…read morepreviously developed Key Biscayne with his brothers. Frank arrived in what was then a primitive Marco Island in 1962 and saw potential in the undeveloped town. He was soon joined in the venture by his brothers, Elliott and Robert. All of the brothers were engineers and were employed by the Deltona Corporation founded by their father. Frank became the President of the Deltona Corporation and led the modernization of Marco Island. Mackle Park is impressive as it has everything that residents and visitors to Marco Island could want in outdoor recreation. The park has a community center with teen center, basketball court, bocce courts, open field area for play, picnic area, shuffleboard courts, a soccer/football field, volleyball court, and splash pad. One of the standout feature of the park is the creative playground that is a hit with kids. It has a pirate ship, castle turrets, and lots of places to climb and engage in imaginative play. My favorite part of the park is the beautifully landscaped walking path that winds around the lake. A sign at the entrance to the trail shows how you can increase the half mile walk around the lake to .9 miles by incorporating walking the perimeter of the fields in the back of the park. It is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous jog. The lake is also a great place to bird watch and fish. Mackle Park has something for everyone. It offers a blend of recreational facilities and natural beauty that makes it a must-visit for anyone in the area. Whether you're looking to let the kids play, enjoy a peaceful walk, or partake in community events or a class, Mackle Park offers it all and more.

It is a beautiful park. Has many wonderful things to do for all ages. Canine Park has two separate…read moreareas for small dogs and large dogs. Maintenance could be better in Canine but it is still a great area. Many different species of wildlife. Great childrens area. Beautiful Community Center with many activities

Absolutely an amazing experience! Well worth the money. We would do this again…read more The dolphins following along the boat on the way out was worth the price before we ever saw the sunset. A must do for anyone in the area. You won't regret it.

Terrible trip, way over priced for what you actually do. Not romantic at all, horrible crew with…read morecrap guides talking about how rich the yacht club is, don't bother, better options out there for less!

Ok I'm not too crazy about having to drive so far into the vineyards to get to the vineyard park…read morebut the roads are pretty, tree lined and curvy. Lots of community activity programs. With basketball courts and pavilions, covered picnic areas that can be reserved for birthday parties. Lots of kids come here for soccer fields. I get out here a few times so it's not that bad a place. Parking seems ok but I don't go when they have games on the weekends. Plenty of scenic views of man made pond and the traffic on hwy 75. 20/2015

This park is really run down. The entrance way is nice but GPS will take you to an elementary…read moreschool where you cannot enter the park. You have to enter in the entrance for the law school and the elementary school. The community park is also in the same entrance but there are no signs anywhere. No shade coverage. I Would skip this unless you must get the kids out of the car. Cambier or Baker or Fleischmann are much better parks. I'm not sure why people are raving about this. It's dead grassy fields and a couple of trees and a big parking lot. IMHO

Lovely beach. Ramp access from parking with easy access to beach…read more Limited parking, but easy parking payment with QR code. Handicapped parking near entrances. Trash receptacles at entrances. Very busy on weekends.

Barefoot beach is quite nice. The sand is clean, fine and there is a decent number shells. It…read morewasn't over crowded on a Monday afternoon in March, which was nice. We had an issue with low signals, so it took a ridiculous amount of time to pay for parking. Otherwise, it is always a nice time at Barefoot Beach!

Today I'm just adding new places that are not normally on yelp. I call it a local flavor since…read moremost of the people who come here are my neighbors. This is another edge of town meeting spot. Reachable by ATV 4x4 truck or SUV, horse. There is a mud lake in the center. Wild pigs leave plenty of trails along with trucks and ATV's. This place has ugly piles of cans and bottles were litter will eventually be the reason it will be closed. People just have to treat this area better clean up! Follow the rules of camping and bring out what you bring in. It can be a great place instead of a trash dump.

Only open November through June!! Absolutely gorgeous but that is the only time it is open.read more

We spent about two hours at Pepper Ranch Preserve enjoying the majestic display of Southeastern…read moreSunflowers. The preserve was open for a weekend in October to view the sunflowers. Once in the preserve the roads are not paved and can be muddy, I have a low car and there was one area I was a little nervous about, but we did not have any problems. We were given a map of the preserve at the entrance where we checked in and the pleasant worker suggested the best location to see the flowers. The preserve is open weekends November through May except when there is hunting. There are camping sites available. There are hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails. The preserve is quite a distance off Alligator Alley, but it was worth the time to get there. I would definitely return.