SWFL Beaches and Recreation
From Bonita Springs to Naples & Marco Island you will discover and enjoy the pristine endless white sugar sand beaches with abundant nature and wildlife. The entire west coast of Florida enjoys vistas of the Gulf of Mexico.
SWFL beaches and recreation includes various parks and recreation centers that can accommodate you and your family needs. Most beaches have plenty parking and restroom facilities and there are even some beach parks that have food and beverage service as well as rental chairs and umbrellas. Just be sure to pack your sunscreen for a beautiful relaxing day at the beach.
Naples
1. Clam Pass Beach & Park
Location: Seagate Drive, Naples (South of the Registry Resort)
Facilities include: Scenic boardwalk, kayak and catamaran rentals, beach chairs, trolley ride, outdoor showers, restrooms, snack bar.
2. Delinor-Wiggins Pass State Beach & Recreation
Location: 11100 Gulf Shore Drive, N., Naples
Phone: (239) 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
Price: $4 USD for One Person or $6 USD for Two or more Person
3. East Naples Community Park
Location: 500 Thomasson Drive, Naples
Phone: (239) 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.
4. Fleischmann Park
Location: 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples
Phone: (239) 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.
5. Golden Gate Aquatic Complex
Location: 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples
Phone: (239) 353-7128
Hours: April 15 – May 28, Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 7 pm | May 29 – April 14, Monday – Sunday 10 am – 8 pm
Facilities include: 25 yd by 25 meter pool (heated), children’s activity pool (heated), 110 ft. water slide, plunge pool (heated).
6. Lely Barefoot Beach
Location: South off Bonita Beach Road, North Naples
Facilities include: Showers, restrooms, snack bar, fishing ramps, picnic tables, fishing gear rental.
7. Lowdermilk Park & Beach
Location:Banyan Blvd. and Gulf Shore Blvd.
Phone: (239) 213-3029
Facilities include: Parking, restrooms, showers, pavilion, picnic tables and concessions.
8. Naples Pier Beaches
Location: From Gordon Pass on the south to Seagate Drive on the North.
Facilities include: Over 10 miles of sandy beach that are open to the public. Naples Fishing Pier is at the west end off 12th Avenue S., extending 1,000 feet into the Gulf – Great for fishing or watching sunsets. Metered parking, bait, snack bar, restrooms, outdoor showers, parking meters on street.
9. Pelican Bay Community Park
Location:Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples
Phone: (239) 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.
10. Vanderbilt Beach
Location: Starting in North Naples at Vanderbilt Drive on the South, to Delnor Wiggins State Park at the North.
Phone: (239) 597-6196
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.
11. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
Location: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 252-4021
Facilities include: Interactive water features such as water dumping buckets, water pistols, 4 pools including a family pool, Tadpole pool for children 6 and under, Turtle Cove for kids 5 to 12, a lap/diving pool, and a lazy river with 5 water slides called Sunny’s River.
Price: Free for Ages 0-3, $6.00 under 48″ tall, $13.00 over 48″ tall, $9.00 for Seniors (60+). $2.00 discount with a valid Florida Driver’s License with Collier County address.
12. Eagle Lakes Community Park
Location: 11565 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34113
Phone: (239) 252-3527
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 9 pm | Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Park Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8 am – 10 pm
Facilities include: Community center, fitness center, meeting room, lighted baseball field, lighted softball field, 2 lighted soccer/football fields, lighted basketball court, picnic shelter, lighted playground, interactive water feature (spray ground play area), 2.5 mile nature trail, 1 mile (paved) pathway for walking/running, and public rest rooms.
13. Vineyards Community Park
Location: 6231 Arbor Blvd W, Naples, FL 34119
Phone: (239) 252-4105
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 9 pm | Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Park Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8 am – 10 pm
Facilities include: Community center, 2 lighted softball fields, 4 field soccer fields (3 are lighted), 4 lighted comfort cushioned tennis courts, 2 lighted basketball courts, 4 racquetball courts, walking trail, 8 picnic shelters, pavilion, lighted playground, rest rooms, and a water play feature.
Bonita Springs
1. Bonita Beach
Bonita Beach is a real treasure. It has miles of soft, white sand, great shelling, occasional dolphin sightings, and turtle nesting grounds that beachgoers of all ages will appreciate the clear waters just steps away from the sand.
2. Bonita Soccer Complex
The Bonita Sprigs Soccer Complex is located at 27100 Kent Road, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135. The soccer complex consists of three regulation size fields, concession stand, meeting rooms, restrooms, and playground. Men, women, and children in Bonita Springs have a chance to play!
3. Bonita Springs Community Pool
Right next door to the Recreation Center, the heated outdoor pool is a great place for swimmers of all ages to cool off. Pool programs include… Arthritis Foundation Aqua-cise, Deep Water Aerobics, Aquatic Barbells and Water Walking! Plus, learn to swim programs for all ages!
4. Bonita Rec Center
Located at 26740 Pine Avenue in Bonita Springs, the Recreation Center operates six days a week and offers a variety of programs and activities. Choose from Basketball, Gymnastics, Soccer or Volleyball! How about the gym or weight room? Is Line Dancing your thing? Shape & Tone! Try Table Tennis, Mah Jong or Disc Golf! Many other classes/activities offered.