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Conservation efforts
are part of the
natural attraction
for visitors.
www.CalusaNature.com
3450 Ortiz Avenue (North of
Colonial Blvd.)
Natural history museum, nature
trails, butterfly aviary. Astronomy
and laser light shows in the
Planetarium.
Centennial Park
321-7524
Downtown Fort Myers
This beautiful 10-acre city park,
in the River District, overlooks
the Caloosahatchee River and
hosts downtown festivities and art
shows. Picnic areas, playground,
paved riverwalk, pavilion,
benches, life-size bronzes, and a
pier.
In a tropical paradise that attracts
visitors from all over the world, the
natural assets of The Beaches of Fort
Myers & Sanibel and their preservation
are an interesting and exciting part of
any vacation to the area. A variety
of eco-attractions, wildlife tours
and educational programs focus
on the ecologically-minded efforts
that have become a key element
of southwest Florida. Together,
they offer many opportunities to
those who appreciate the area’s
unspoiled environment and want to
help preserve it.
Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park
694-0398
17980 Palm Beach Blvd.
Nature preserve includes five
miles of nature trails, canoe/kayak
landing, amphitheater, boardwalk
and fishing pier.
Judd Community Park
229-1627
1297 Parkview Court,
North Fort Myers
Lakes Park
533-7575
7330 Gladiolus Drive
www.lakespark.org
Nature trails for walking or biking,
canoeing and kayaking, fishing,
Photo Credit Gingerich
NATURE CENTERS & PARKS
Bowditch Point Regional Park
50 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers
765-6794
Caloosahatchee Regional Park
694-0398
18500 N. River Road, Alva
Hiking, biking and equestrian
trails crisscross this scenic park
overlooking the Caloosahatchee
River. Picnic pavilions.
Calusa Nature Center &
Planetarium
275-3435
Photo Credit Gingerich
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