Fort Myers

Nature Adventures

This page lists nature parks, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and other places where kids can study and enjoy nature in the Lee County and Charlotte County, Florida area.
Kids Lee County and Charlotte County: Nature Adventures - Fun 4 Fort Myers Kids
Listings
Myakka Islands Point

Birding Trail - Unpaved Wildlife Viewing

1289 Campbell St., Port Charlotte, FL, 33953
Myakka State Forest

Recreational opportunities on Myakka State Forest include camping, hiking, off-road bicycling, horse ...

2000 S River Rd, Englewood, FL, 34223
Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park

The Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park is situated on 160 acres of heavily wooded land north of ...

6968 Reisterstown Road, North Port, FL, 34291
Naples Botanical Garden

A wonderland awaits the moment you step onto our entryway boardwalk. Naples Botanical Garden is amon ...

4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL, 34112
Oaks Park

Oaks Park is located on Mandrake Terrace and is part of the Mayakkahatchee Creek Greenway. Quiet and ...

5430 Mandrake Terrace, North Port, FL, 34291
Oyster Creek Environmental Park

Canoe/Kayak/Paddling Dog Friendly Fishing Nature Preserve Nature Trail Picnic Tables

2333 Placida Rd., Englewood, FL, 34224
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens - Punta Gorda

Abutting the Peace River, this 27-acre waterfront oasis will encompass the diversity of five ecosyst ...

5800 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
Peace River Preserve

Birding Nature Preserve Nature Trail

28000 Sandhill Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL, 33983
Peace River Wildlife Center

Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education c ...

3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Pinebrook Park

The trail was renovated with the Fit Trail system in the spring of 1991 by the Sarasota County Parks ...

1251 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL, 34285
Pinelands Reserve

Birding Dog-Friendly (leash required) Picnicking Trail - Unpaved Wildlife Viewing

4000 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FL, 34275
Ponce de Leon Park

Ponce de Leon Park is a sixteen (16) acre facility located along Charlotte Harbor. The park contain ...

Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Prairie Creek Preserve

Birding Canoe/Kayak/Paddling Horse Trails Nature Preserve Nature Trail

1900 Duncan Rd., Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
Prairie Pines Preserve

Prairie Pines Preserve includes approximately 17 miles of hiking and equestrian trails and a path fo ...

18400 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL, 33903
Punta Gorda Nature Park

The Punta Gorda Nature Park is a twenty-one (21) acre park situated in the center of Punta Gorda Isl ...

1555 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950
Randell Research Center

The Randell Research Center (RRC) is a program of the Florida Museum of Natural History. We are ded ...

13810 Waterfront Dr, Pineland, Florida, 33922
Rookery Bay

Explore our two story, 16,500 square-foot facility with four research laboratories, classrooms and 1 ...

300 Tower Road, Naples, Florida, 34113
Rotonda Community Park

Amenities: BBQ Grills Bike Trails Multi Purpose-Open Space Nature Preserve Nature Trail Pick ...

100 Rotonda Blvd. E, Rotonda West, FL, 33947
Ruscelletto Park

Ruscelletto means "little river" in Italian. This park has a sidewalk for walking and biking around ...

115 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice, FL, 34285
San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve

​This 718-acre facility is a natural tidal wetlands area that is located on San Carlos Bay. It is a ...

18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33908
Scherer Thaxton Preserve

Bicycling Birding Canoe/Kayak Launch Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Picnicking Trail - ...

13125 Honore Ave., Osprey, FL, 34229
Shell Creek Preserve

Birding Nature Preserve Nature Trail

4334 Nellis Ln., Punta Gorda, FL, 33982
Shell Factory and Nature Park and  Scallywags Fun Park

The Shell Factory, Nature Park and Scallywags Fun Park and Mini Golf is celebrating 80+ Years. Our C ...

16554 North Cleveland Ave (US 41), North Fort Myers, FL, 33903
Shores Nature Trail Park

This small (2 acre) neighborhood park amenities include: Playground Bench A short boardwalk in ...

Playground Features
13108 Fifth Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33905
Sirenia Vista Park

This 8-acre environmental park is great for viewing manatees, especially in the cooler months, and f ...

Corner of Ceitus Pkwy & Old Burnt Store Rd., Cape Coral, FL, 33991
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

A Slough is a long, narrow wetland with slowly flowing freshwater. The entire Preserve is over 3,500 ...

7751 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, 33966
Sleeping Turtles Preserve North

Birding Dog-Friendly (leash required) Fishing Picnicking Shelter / Pavilion Trail - Equestrian ...

3462 Border Road, Venice, FL, 34292
Sleeping Turtles Preserve South

Bicycling Birding Fishing Picnicking Shelter / Pavilion Trail - Unpaved Wildlife Viewing

2800 N. River Road, Venice, FL, 34292
Stump Pass Beach State Park

Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing. Shelling is be ...

South end of Manasota Key 900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL, 34233
Thornton Key Preserve

Birding Canoe/Kayak/Paddling Nature Preserve Nature Trail

8 Thornton Key Preserve, Englewood, FL, 33946
Tippecanoe Environmental Park

Birding Canoe/Kayak/Paddling Nature Preserve Nature Trail Restroom/Portable Toilet

2400 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
Tippecanoe II

Birding Nature Preserve Nature Trail

16259 Joppa Ave., Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
Venice Myakka River Park

AMENITIES: Benches Canoe/Kayak Launch Fishing Hiking Trails Litter Receptacles Picnic Tables ...

7501 E. Laurel Road, Venice, FL, 34285
Walton Ranch

Bicycling Birding Picnicking Trail - Equestrian Trail - Unpaved Wildlife Viewing

7020 N. Toledo Blade Blvd., North Port, FL, 34286
Wild Turkey Strand Preserve

Wild Turkey Strand Preserve is the third-largest Conservation 20/20 preserve in Lee County. The land ...

11901 Rod and Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers, FL, 33913
Wonder Gardens, The

A botanical garden & refuge for over 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable birds and reptile ...

27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135