Bayview Park - NaplesValerie Nation: This is a great marina to go out of to be closer to the 10,000 islands. We kayak and it was easy to unload and reload off the ramp. Parking was easy, prices are reasonable. Very nice bathrooms. Plenty of picnic tables and trash cans, clean. It is not a secret though, very busy so be early. The online info says it opens at 8 but it was definitely open earlier than that when we went on a Saturday morning.
Gordon River Greenway Park - NaplesElliott Gervais: Very nice boardwalk park. You can walk for miles across pedestrian bridges and to a beautiful park a few kilometres away with a nice dog park.
Parking is free at this location, easy to get parking during the week
Naples Beach - Libertyguy63: Paradise found. Fine white sand, calm salt water, warm sunshine made today’s visit (a first) to the west coast on Florida a memorable one. Bring a pail because the shells are beautiful and bountiful.
Naples Depot Museum - NaplesJudi–Ann Gordon: This was the first place my family decided to go on our trip to Naples. Its self guided but has a lot of informative signs and labels everywhere. We loved the various displays and the train cars that were out back.
Its air conditioned right through, even the train outside, so it was very comfortable and we took our time to soak everything in.
Id definitely recommend coming here!
Did I mention that its free?? Enjoy!
River Park Playground - NaplesT P: Play area is great, my kids loved it BUT why isn’t it maintained properly? It was littered with trash, straws, napkins, old chicken bones in the mulch… doesn’t exactly make you want to come back.
Port Royal Beach - Alain D: Beautiful beach, but WARNING there is no parking for non residents here, they will give you a ticket. My trip to the beach cost me $77.00 there is no sign at the end of the road where there are four parking spots. But they will 100% give you a ticket. We actually went to the police station after and they told us they wont put up a sign because its nuisance to the residents who live there. Beautiful beach, like no people. Very clean, but not for tourists.
Briggs Boardwalk - Clemens Wan: A bit of a rickety boardwalk around a quarter mile loop. Definitely wear shoes. I thought thered be a beach but it was just a nice leisurely hike for bird watchers. Loved the mangroves and lookout point. Very peaceful.
Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum - Lake CityTravis George: The Historical Museum is located right off Main BLVD and the admission is free. There is a lot of history to Lake City and there is now a Black History exhibit. They are only open three days a week Tuesday, Thursday and f you have nothing to do it is worth a tour.
Youngs Park - Lake CityAnna: Park is dirty, poorly maintained and in a sketchy area of town. Mulch is almost completely pulverized, most of the plat structures are covered in mildue stains, and rust. Random people smoking outside with no children with them and homeless people sleeping on picnic tables.