Parks Near Me in Matlacha, fl
Cayo Costa State Park
4 Nautical Miles West of Pine Island, Cayo Costa, FL
Cayo Costa State Park protects the Charlotte Harbor Estuary and provides visitors with a majestic piece of untouched Florida.
An unspoiled Gulf Coast island evokes images of... Read More
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
12301 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL
Visitors can take advantage of opportunities to hike, fish, paddle and observe wildlife in the park's many natural communities, including mangrove forests, marshes, scrub habitats and pine... Read More
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, FL
Separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, this island is part of a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands.
The centerpiece of Gasparilla is the restored Port... Read More
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7791 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
In 1976, a group of Lee County students studying the role of forested wetland in Florida's ecology became alarmed at how fast these environmental treasures were disappearing to private... Read More
Don Pedro Island State Park
8450 Placida Road, Cape Haze, FL
Beautiful Don Pedro Island State Park is part of an extensive chain of barrier islands extending along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, Don... Read More
Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park
6791 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL
Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park has over 420 acres of land, 50 acres for active use, 120 acres of environmental land, 136 acres north of the creek and 115 acres dedicated to Cedar Point... Read More
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Once a collection of secluded barrier islands reachable only by boat, Lovers Key, in recent years, has become a romantic destination for spectacular, beachside weddings.
Previously... Read More
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL
At the southwest corner of Charlotte County, there is a mile of beach where seashells and shark teeth wash up, and anglers fish the surf for prize catches. Visitors can enjoy an excellent view... Read More
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
11135 Gulfshore Dr., Naples, FL
This popular destination boasts one of the most pristine stretch of beaches in the world.
Every day, this tropical beach paradise beckons visitors to partake in vast peaceful views of... Read More
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL
In a scene reminiscent of what early Native Americans and Spanish explorers witnessed, arching palm trees and live oaks reflect on a winding tea-colored stream. The cries of limpkins and osprey... Read More
The Oscar Scherer State Park
1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL
Surrounded by urban sprawl, Oscar Scherer State Park is an unexpected oasis providing visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida.
Oscar Scherer is a hidden gem surrounded... Read More
Lake Manatee State Park
20007 State Road 64 East, Bradenton, FL
Lake Manatee State Park is located 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida on State Road 64. It extends three miles along the south shore of beautiful Lake Manatee, our namesake.
The lake... Read More
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park
Daffodil Road, Lake Placid, FL
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park is a quiet 845-acre preserve that provides protection for sand scrub, "Florida's desert," one of the state's most endangered natural communities.... Read More
Collier-Seminole State Park
20200 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
The 7,271-acre Collier-Seminole State Park lies partly within the great mangrove swamp of southern Florida, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. A wide variety of wildlife,... Read More
Bradenton Motorsports Park
21000 East State Road 64, Bradenton, FL
About Bradenton Motorsports Park:
Founded in 1974 and located in Bradenton, Florida, Bradenton Motorsports Park is one of the nation’s premier drag racing... Read More
Highlands Hammock State Park
5931 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL
One of Florida's oldest parks, opening to the public in 1931, Highlands Hammock was established when local citizens came together to promote the hammock as a candidate for national park... Read More
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
888 Lake Branch Road, Bowling Green, FL
During the 1840s, tensions between the settlers and Seminole Indians prompted authorities to establish a trading post in Florida´s interior, away from settlements.
Built in early 1849,... Read More
Little Manatee River State Park
215 Lightfoot Road, Wimauma, FL
The river has been designated an Outstanding Florida Water and is part of the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the rare ecosystems found within the park,... Read More
Alafia River State Park
14326 South County Road 39, Lithia, FL
Standing out from the relatively flat topography of Central Florida is Alafia River State Park, a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This... Read More
Egmont Key State Park
4905 34th Street South #5000, Saint Petersburg, FL
Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a unique natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. During the 19th century, the island served as a camp for... Read More
