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Parks, Points & Perks

Expiration: Apr 24th 2027

Ready for a fun, exciting way to explore the Fort Myers area? With Parks, Points & Perks, you’ll discover some of the top parks, beaches, preserves, and recreation centers, all while earning points for exciting rewards! This free pass gives you the chance to explore new spots you might never have visited before, plus enjoy popular locations across our islands, beaches and neighborhoods.

How It Works:
1. Visit any location in the pass and earn 20 points when you check in.
2. Special monthly events give you the chance to rack up even more points (30 points per event!).
3. Earn rewards like a drawstring backpack, and unlock exciting choices for memberships, parking passes, or recreation center access.
4. Check in to 20 locations on the pass, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a grand prize —a 2-night stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops and a family fun day at Lakes Park!

This pass is the perfect way to explore, stay active, and enjoy our area while collecting fun prizes along the way. Sign up now to start exploring parks, earning points, and unlocking perks!

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Causeway Islands

The Causeway Islands offer convenient beach access with parking, restrooms, and opportunities for fishing, swimming, paddling, and other waterfront activities. Open Dawn to Dusk.

Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek

Daniels Preserve at Spanish Creek features scenic trails through diverse natural habitats at the headwaters of Spanish Creek, with ongoing conservation efforts supporting wildlife like the endangered gopher tortoise. Open Dawn to Dusk.

Galt Preserve

Galt Preserve offers 2.5 miles of scenic trails and boardwalks, along with a fishing pier and picnic areas, where visitors can explore diverse habitats and spot wildlife like bald eagles, bobcats, and alligators. Open Dawn to Dusk.

Lavender's Landing Boat Ramp

Lavender’s Landing Boat Ramp is a convenient two-slip launch site offering easy water access and ample trailer parking for a smooth, hassle-free boating experience. Open 5am to 9pm daily.

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp offers a convenient and well-equipped launch site with multiple ramps, ample docking space, parking, and amenities like restrooms and a fish cleaning station. Open 24 hours.

Wheeler Road Dog Park

Wheeler Road Dog Park offers a spacious off-leash area for dogs to play, along with convenient amenities like restrooms, tennis/pickleball courts, and on-site parking for a comfortable visit. Open Dawn to Dusk.

Mike Greenwell Regional Park

Manatee Park

Manatee Park is a warm-water refuge for the Florida Manatee, offering the best viewing opportunities in the cooler months of December through February. The park features a boardwalk, hiking trails, kayak launch, and educational programs, along with picnic areas and a butterfly garden.

Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center

Wa-Ke Hatchee Park offers a variety of recreational facilities including basketball, pickleball, soccer, and tennis courts, as well as a dog park, walking paths, and pavilions. The Recreation Center offers memberships for access to fitness equipment and gymnasium activities. The park also offers shelters for events on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Estero Recreation Center

Estero Park and Recreation Center offers a wide range of amenities, including sports fields, courts for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a fitness center. With a dog park, picnic pavilions, walking paths, and event rentals, it’s a great spot for family outings, fitness, and community events, plus the Estero Historical Society provides a glimpse into the area's rich history.

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North Fort Myers Recreation Center

The North Fort Myers Recreation Center offers a variety of outdoor sports facilities, including baseball and soccer fields, basketball and pickleball courts, and a disc golf course. Visitors can enjoy walking paths, a playground, dog walking areas, and amenities like free Wi-Fi, concessions, and a workout room for a complete recreational experience.

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Veterans Recreation Center

Veterans Park and Recreation Center offers a wide variety of amenities, including basketball and pickleball courts, a cricket field, softball fields, a skate park, and a splash pad. Visitors can enjoy walking paths, fishing, a dog park, and a fitness center, along with event rentals, free Wi-Fi, and a pavilion for picnics or gatherings.

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Bat House Park

Bat House Park is a small waterfront spot on Matlacha Island, ideal for fishing and relaxing while enjoying scenic views and its unique over-the-water bat house. Open Dawn to Dusk. Be sure to take a photo in front of the mural and tag us @VisitFortMyers!

Caloosahatchee Regional Park

National Trails Day is an annual event hosted by the American Hiking Society to celebrate all trails on public lands. This year, join the celebration by exploring the many trails at Caloosahatchee Regional Park, whether on foot, by bike, or on horseback. It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors, connect with the community, and give back to the trails we all love.

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Lakes Park

Lakes Park offers a variety of amenities including bicycling trails, fitness stations, paddlecraft launch, and volleyball courts. The park features several beautiful gardens such as a children's garden and community garden. The Railroad Museum of Southwest Florida is also located here, offering miniature train rides. Parking is $1 per hour or $5 per day."

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Yellow Fever Creek Preserve

Located in northeast Cape Coral, the preserve is primarily pine flatwoods and includes portions of the headwaters of Yellow Fever Creek, a narrow channel that accumulates shallow water during the summer rainy season. There is 2.5-mile marked trail system at the preserve, which also connects to a 3-acre pond for fishing. Wildlife sightings are abundant at the preserve and include hawks, Florida sandhill cranes and gopher tortoises.

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Rutenburg Park

Rutenberg Park offers a variety of amenities, including baseball and football fields, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, and a pavilion. The park also provides dog walking areas and is perfect for outdoor recreation. Pavilions are first-come, first-served.

San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve

San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve is a natural wetland offering beach access, fishing, paddlecraft launches, and wildlife viewing. The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and provides access to the Great Calusa Blueway. Amenities include wildlife piers, composting restrooms, and kayak rentals from Kayak Excursions. Parking is $2/hr or $10/day.

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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve offers a 1.2-mile accessible boardwalk for wildlife viewing, with observation decks and an interpretive center. The preserve features diverse ecosystems and is home to alligators, turtles, and migratory birds. Parking is $1/hour, with a maximum of $5/day.

John Yarbrough Linear Park

John Yarbrough Linear Park features a 6-mile paved trail for activities like walking, jogging, cycling, and on-leash dog walking. The park offers amenities such as picnic pavilions, restrooms, and bike repair stations, with public parking available at several access points.

Buckingham Park

Buckingham Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including baseball, football, and soccer fields, along with hiking trails and a dog park with both off-leash and on-leash areas. The park features picnic pavilions, fishing opportunities, and food concessions.

Lehigh Acres Park

Lehigh Acres Park offers a variety of recreational amenities, including baseball and football fields, pickleball courts, a disc golf course, and fitness stations for all ages. With walking paths, picnic pavilions, and on-leash dog walking areas, the park provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation, with new playgrounds and shelters available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Lehigh Acres Senior Center

The Lehigh Acres Senior Citizen Center offers a welcoming space for local seniors to engage in social, recreational, and educational activities. This center provides a variety of programs and services tailored to the needs of older adults in the community.

Dog Beach

Dog Beach offers a unique, dog-friendly beachfront where pets can roam off-leash in a beautiful setting. With free parking, a rinse-off station, and tidal access, it's a perfect spot for dog lovers, though visitors should be mindful of the tides and follow park rules to help preserve the area’s natural beauty.

Three Oaks Park

Three Oaks Park offers a wide range of sports and recreational amenities, including baseball and soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball courts, and a playground. The park features a pavilion, on-leash dog walking areas, and fishing opportunities.

Little Hickory Beach Park

Bonita Beach Access #10 provides easy beach access on Little Hickory Island, perfect for sunbathing and fishing.

Bonita Beach Park

Located at the southern tip of Bonita Beach, this scenic park offers direct beach access, a paddlecraft launch, and amenities like restrooms and showers. With a $2 per hour parking fee, it’s a perfect spot for enjoying the coastline.

Imperial Boat Ramp

The Imperial River Boat Ramp offers two boat ramps, a paddlecraft launch, and a scenic boardwalk leading to a fishing pier, making it a great spot for boating, kayaking, and fishing. With parking available for vehicles and boat trailers, a $5 daily fee applies, and a saltwater fishing license is required for fishing from the shore or boardwalk.

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Karl Drews Community Center

Karl Drews Park and Community Center offers a variety of recreational programs tailored to individuals of all abilities, including special needs activities like camps and social events. The park features adaptive swings, a playground, and on-leash dog walking.

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve, located along the Caloosahatchee River, offers diverse recreational opportunities with two access points on either side of Interstate 75. Visitors can explore 1.5 miles of boardwalk, hike through wetlands and flatwoods, enjoy fishing or paddling on Popash Creek, and relax at picnic pavilions, all while observing local wildlife in this beautiful conservation area.

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Phillips Park

Phillips Park offers a variety of recreational amenities including baseball fields, pickleball and tennis courts, a playground, and a pavilion. Visitors can enjoy on-leash dog walking, and food concessions, with tennis and pickleball courts available according to a set schedule for club activities.

Matlacha Boat Ramp

The Matlacha Boat Ramp offers convenient access to Matlacha Pass with a two-slip boat launch and ample parking for boat trailers. Visitors can enjoy fishing from the pier, launching kayaks, or relaxing at the large pavilion.

Hickey Creek Mitigation Park

Hickey Creek Mitigation Park offers five miles of looped hiking trails, bird watching opportunities, and scenic views of Hickey Creek, making it a designated Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail site. This park is home to diverse ecosystems and species like the Florida Scrub-Jay and gopher tortoises, with a kayak launch located a half-mile from the parking area.

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