With the sand at your feet and plenty of recreational activities all over, Lowdermilk Beach Park is a place where people come to relax under the Florida sun or watch the sunset. The park is open daily from dawn until dusk and some of the amenities include restrooms, outdoor showers, gazebo and volleyball courts. Parking is available for those with a beach parking permit and metered spots are available as well.
Located at the end of Seagate Drive, this 35-acre mangrove forest is the gem of North Naples. The highlight upon entering the park is the boardwalk which directs visitors through the mangrove forest to the sandy beach. The red, white and black mangrove trees are resistant to salt from the gulf and the 3/4-mile walk is remarkable as you stroll along Outer Clam Bay. The park is open daily from 8 am to sundown and though public-parking is available, it is only free for those visitors who have a beach parking sticker.
If you are looking for a nice, quiet, shaded spot to sit down and relax after a marathon of shopping, take advantage of the various tree-lined pathways that Cambier Park offers. In addition to plenty of places to relax, Cambier has a playground, softball field, shuffleboard and tennis courts as well as a couple of Bocce ball courts. Known as the city's central park because of its location in Old Naples, Cambier Park also has a community center and outdoor stage bandshell, which often hosts free concerts throughout the year.
Set on a barrier isle where the river meets the ocean, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a peninsular park along the Gulf of Mexico. Interspersed by mangroves with a white sugary sand beach and tidal creeks, this pristine beauty is considered to be among the top beaches in the United States. Countless seashells gleam from its powdery beach, making it a popular haunt for beachcombers. Bird watching, fishing, kayaking, hiking and snorkeling are some of the activities that are encouraged at this park.
