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AREA SIGHTSEEING

SPORTS CENTERS
Collier County Parks & Recreation Department

Bike Route

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bikeroutenaples.com
655 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, 239-262-8373

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More than 10 parks provide quality recreational
programs for adults and kids, including nature trails,
soccer and softball fields, and a water park. q

Immokalee Community Park

Bike rentals, weekly group rides, in-store workshops
and more.

www.collierparks.com
15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000

www.colliergov.net/parks
321 N. First St., Immokalee, 239-657-4449

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Offers baseball/softball fields, tennis, racquetball,
basketball and sand volleyball courts. Multiple ages
playground. Conference rooms are also available.

FREE q g

C&G's Big Cypress Swamp Buggy Tours

Florida Sports Park

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www.bigcypressswampbuggytours.com
Big Cypress Swamp Basin, Turner River Road and
Concho Billie Trail, Ochopee, 239-695-4756

Florida Sports Park is the home of the world-famous
swamp buggy races held every Jan., March and Nov.
Plus other racing, cultural and social events. q g

The tour is an exciting ride through the preserve on a
swamp buggy equiped to carry up to six passengers,
two buggies available for each tour. V

North Collier Regional Park

Capt. Steve's Swamp
Buggy Adventures

www.swampbuggy.com
8520 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd., Naples,
800-897-2701, 239-774-2701

Margood Harbor Park

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A 2.5-acre regional park wrapped around a charming
harbor that features the Margood History and
Community Center and outdoor activities including
canoe and kayak launch.

The Naples Preserve

www.colliergov.net/parks
15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000

www.naplesgov.com/d/departments/
parksandrecreation/naplespreserve.aspx
U.S. 41 at Fleischmann Blvd., Naples,
239-261-4290

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Sun-N-Fun Lagoon water park, offering fun and relief
from the heat for families. Large facilities for soccer and
softball, fitness center and gymnasium. q

A unique green space located in the heart of Naples.
An elevated boardwalk enables visitors to take a tour
through this pristine scrub oak community. FREE

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Gulf Coast Clays

Pelican Bay Community Park

www.colliergov.net/parks
764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 239-598-3025

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Lighted clay tennis, racquetball and basketball
courts, bocce courts, lighted tot lot, softball field,
soccer field and lake.

www.poigunclub.com
12425 Union Rd., Naples, 239-682-3452

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Trap, skeet and sporting clays shooting club. Offering
trap, skeet, five-stand sporting clays and a fully
automated 15-station sporting clays course.

Sports Council of Collier County

Picayune Strand State Forest

www.athletesinparadise.com
2800 N. Horseshoe Dr., Naples, 239-252-4267

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www.floridaforestservice.com/state_forests/
picayune_strand.html
2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples, 239-348-7557

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The forest is home to many unique species of flora and
fauna, as well as a multitude of recreational activities.
Horse trails with equestrian camping area. q

Whether for an event organizer or sports enthusiast,
the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades area is perfect for
sports travel, competition and training. q

SWFL Adrenaline

www.swfladrenaline.com
Barron Collier High School Stadium,
5600 Cougar Drive, Naples, 239-218-5673

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Sugden Regional Park

www.floridacommunitiestrust.org/parks
4284 Avalon Dr., Naples, 239-252-4000

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Playground, open play area, picnic areas, amphitheater,
pavilions, paved fitness trail, 60-acre lake, paddleboats
and swimming beach. FREE q g V

Ten Thousand Islands
National Wildlife Refuge

The first and only USL Premier Development League
Soccer team in Southwest Florida. q

TOURS BY AIR
Air Expeditions

www.fws.gov/floridapanther/tenthousandislands
U.S. Highway 41, Naples, 239-353-8442

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Most of the refuge is boat accessible only, and is open
to fishing and waterfowl hunting. Marsh Trail offers
spectacular birdwatching and photography. FREE q g

Veterans Community Park - Naples

www.flyairex.com
2005 Mainsail Dr., Suite 3, Naples, 239-394-0010

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Air Expeditions is an FAA-certified air taxi charter and
seaplane flightseeing company serving the SWFL
region. With daily flights to Key West. q V

Naples Air, Inc. (Air Charters)

www.naplesairinc.com
374 Citation Pt., Naples, 239-403-4838

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www.collierparks.com
1895 Veterans Park Dr., Naples, 239-566-2367

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Provides a soccer field; football fields; a baseball field;
and tennis, bocce, basketball, racquetball and volleyball
courts. Fitness center and dog park. FREE q g

Day trips to Key West, Disney, Bahamas, Space Center.
Aerial tours in an open-cockpit biplane, including
champagne sunset tours over the coast. q g V

Vineyards Community Park

Wings - 10,000 Islands Aero Tours

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www.evergladeschamber.com
650 E. C. Airpark Rd., Everglades City, 239-695-3296

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Community center, lighted softball fields, tennis and
basketball courts. Soccer fields, racquetball, picnic
shelters, amphitheater, concession and restrooms. q

Fly in an Alaskan floatplane over the Ten Thousand
Islands, the Everglades or the Keys. Enjoy a day or two
at Key West or Fort Jefferson. q V

www.colliergov.net/parks
6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples, 239-353-9669

Naples Area

Marco Island Area

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Everglades Area

Immokalee/Ave Maria Area

Symbols: q= Family Friendly, g = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours

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TOURS BY LAND

PARADISE REFINED AND REDEFINED.

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www.captainstevesswampbuggyadventures.com
Concho Bille Trailhead, Big Cypress National
Preserve, call for Directions, Ochopee,
877-871-5386, 239-695-2186

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"The best opportunity to observe and photograph
native wildlife up close from the safety of a swamp
buggy." Kids ride free with two paying adults. q g V

Collier Family Farms

www.collierfamilyfarms.com
5321 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, 239-398-4157

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Non-GMO, USDA-certified organic family farm open for
farm tours. Select fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables at
U-Pick fields or from the Farm Store. q V

Everglades Adventures

www.evergladesadventure.com
Various accommodations, Naples, 239-405-2060

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Full-day excursions to the Everglades. Join their
knowledgeable guides to experience one of the most
unique wetland ecosystems in the world. q V

Everglades Day Safari

www.ecosafari.com
10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero,
800-472-3069, 239-472-1559

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A Florida SEE gold certified eco-tour. Safaris include a
scenic boat ride, nature walk, wildlife drive, airboat ride
and a delicious lunch. q V

Everglades Edge Backcountry
Eco Tours

www.evergladesedge.com
Snake Rd., Belle Meade, 239-353-1648

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Various-length bicycle trips and hiking traverse
Picayune Strand State Forest. Nature rides for
scenic experience; sport rides offer a more physical
experience. q V

Everglades Excursions

www.everglades-excursions.com
1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, 239-262-7300

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Full- and half-day excursions through the Everglades
with eco-tour guides. Includes visit to historic Everglades
City, airboat tour, tour of Big Cypress. q g V

Extreme Family Fun Spot

www.extremefamilyfunspot.com
423 Bayfront Pl., U.S. 41 & Goodlette-Frank
Roads, Naples, 239-774-0061

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See the natural beauty and learn the history of Old
Naples on a hip and fun Segway personal transporter.
Offering beginner and advanced tours. q V

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