Regardless of your age,
parks and outdoor activities are the very things that are able to bring a sense
of community and healthful living to the residents of an area. Retirement
living in Cape Coral, Florida offers year round activities that are geared
especially toward the retirement community, as well as activities and events
that bridge the generations--bringing neighborhoods and families closer
together.
Cape
Coral has a thriving and active community, which makes it the perfect place to
retire.
Whether
you own a Cape Coral waterfront home, inland property, or enjoy the condo
lifestyle, you won't have to look very far to enjoy the nature and beauty of
the area.
Here
is a rundown of Cape Coral parks, along with a brief description of any special
features they may have. For more information on special events, contact the
Cape Coral Parks and Recreation at 239-573-3128.
1.
Seahawk Park: Airstrip
for radio controlled planes
4.
Burnt Store Boat Ramp: Provides
access to the North West Spreader canal and lake system, as well
as Matlacha Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
5.
Giuffrida Park
6.
Burton Memorial Park
7.
Caloosa Park
8.
Reflections Park
9.
Cultural Park: 16 acres that
contains the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum, the Cultural Park
Theatre, the Cape Coral Art League, a rose garden, and a large multipurpose
field.
10. Saratoga Lake Park: Overlooking beautiful Lake Saratoga,
this park offers fitness walking trails, a Bocce Court, Horseshoe pits, BBQ
grills and picnic shelters, and a large playground.
11. Wm Bill Austen Youth Center and Eagle Skate Park: The
perfect place to take older grandkids. This facility was created especially for
the 8-18 year old crowd, with a skate park, video game room, movie matinees,
band nights, and more.
12. Lake Kennedy Community Park and
Senior Center: 46 acres of beautiful park, also home to Sun Splash
Waterpark, Lake Kennedy Senior Center, Cape Coral Mini Bus Service, a fitness
area, walking path, and the lovely Kiwanis gardens.
13. Strausser BMX Sports Complex and BMX Boat Ramp
14. Cape Coral Sports Complex
15. Storm Football Complex
16. Koza/Saladino Park
17. Jason Verdow Memorial Park
18. Four Mile Cove Eco Preserve: Seasonal Kayak Rentals and
Walking Trails
19. Horton Park & Boat Ramp
20. Sun Splash Family Waterpark:
Open from March to October, this Family Waterpark has something for everyone.
You can float down the lazy river in an inner tube, catch some rays, or enjoy
the numerous water slides. Three new slides have opened for the 2010 season.
21. Jaycee Park: Picnic areas, BBQ Grills, walk paths, and a
playground make this the ideal picnic area. It is a favorite spot for family
gatherings and birthdays.
22. Veterans Park: Basketball and Bocce Courts, picnic shelter
with grills, and a playground.
23. Cape Coral Art Studio and Rubicond
Park: Whether you want to be active in the art classes or simply
enjoy the gallery, the Cape Coral Arts Studio can meet your needs.
24. Four Freedoms Park:
This scenic park includes a multipurpose facility that offering recreational
programs, groups and classes for all ages.
25. Yacht Club Community Park and Tony
Rotino Senior Center: BBQ grills, shuffleboard courts, outdoor
racquetball, fishing pier, a variety of classes and scheduled events, boat
ramp, community pool, a public beach, and a small restaurant.
26. Rotary Park: A place for you and pooch. Rotary park is dog
friendly, although you do need to register your pet with the city first.
27. Pelican Soccer Complex
28. Pelican Baseball Complex
29. Camelot Park
30. Jim Jeffers Park: A world class playground for the
grandkids. This park has a picnic area, basketball courts, tennis courts and a
3-acre lake.
31. Oasis Gymnasium
32. Bernice Braden Park: With spectacular views of the
Caloosahatchee River, this serene environment is a great place to enjoy the
serenity of the environment, fish, or pull out a blanket for an afternoon
picnic.
33. Joe Stonis Park
34. Paul Sanborn Park
35. Sirenia Vista: This eight acre environmental park is a
wonderful place to enjoy viewing manatees during the winter months, as well as
fishing throughout the year. A kayak ramp allows access to the Calusa Blueway
thru Matlacha.
36. Pops Cafe
37. Rosen
Park