Parks, Points & Perks
Expiration: Feb 1st 2026
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 (50 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 the DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops and 2 hr bike rental at Lakes Parks or a family pack of 4 MegaPasses for the 2026 Ag Expo!
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!
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
Pine Lake Preserve
Pine Lake Preserve is a 174-acre conservation area in Bonita Springs, offering hiking and scenic views of manmade lakes surrounded by diverse ecosystems, including cypress pine and oak hammocks. A prime spot for birdwatching, the preserve is home to wading birds, alligators, and otters.
Brooks Park
Brooks Park features baseball, football, and softball fields, 12 outdoor pickleball courts, a pavilion, and dog-friendly areas. The pickleball courts are open for recreational play, with no fees or reservations required.
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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Bowditch Point Park
Bowditch Point Park is a 17-acre park at the northern tip of Estero Island. It features beach access, bird watching opportunities, and scenic walking trails. Visitors can enjoy picnic tables and grills, and the park is a designated Great Florida Birding Trail site. The park also has free boat docks and a paddlecraft launch for access to the Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail. Parking is $2 per hour.
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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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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.
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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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.
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
Caloosahatchee Regional Park is a diverse outdoor destination offering biking and equestrian trails, a campground, paddlecraft launch, and a fishing area, all surrounded by natural beauty. With activities ranging from hiking and biking to event rentals and primitive camping, visitors can enjoy a range of amenities for outdoor adventure.
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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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Alva Boat Ramp
The Alva Boat Ramp offers a public boat launch, paddlecraft landing, and fishing pier, with 15 parking spaces available for a $5 daily fee. Visitors can enjoy on-leash dog walking and restrooms, with Lee County Parking Stickers accepted at this location.
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.
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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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.
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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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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Prairie Pines Preserve
Prairie Pines Preserve spans 2,654 acres of diverse native habitats, offering 17 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, as well as a path for on-leash pet walking. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and scenic areas.
Judd Park
Judd Park offers a variety of amenities, including softball fields, tennis courts, a playground, and a paddle craft launch. The on-site Pooch Park features two off-leash dog play areas for small and large dogs, with water and shower stations, and pavilions.
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.
Lee County Civic Center Complex
The Lee County Civic Center Complex is a historic venue in North Fort Myers that has hosted iconic events, from concerts by legendary artists to agricultural expos and community fairs. Offering indoor arenas, outdoor pavilions, and versatile event spaces, the complex is ideal for hosting everything from livestock shows and craft fairs to RV shows and private events.
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Lavenders Landing Boat Ramp
Lavender's Landing Boat Ramp features a two-slip launch facility and 23 designated parking spaces for vehicles with boat trailers, providing easy access to the waters of the Gulf. A $10 daily parking fee applies, and a saltwater fishing license is required for fishing from the shore.
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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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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