OTHER PARKS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY which include a multi-use recreational trail and observation deck. The remainder of the park is disturbed upland areas which present opportunities for the development of a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
opportunities to view wading birds, manatees, dolphins, and other wildlife. The park is best accessed by kayak or canoe. Portions of two paddle trail systems wind through the park. Hikers and bird-watchers can access Charlotte Harbor’s upland areas at pedestrian walkthroughs available in each section of the park, and explore the wildlife found along three marked trails. Visitors can also enjoy the resources provided by the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) located in the park. Visitors are welcome to explore other areas of the Preserve, unless posted as closed, but should be aware that these areas are a remote and primitive wilderness. Visitors should take a compass, a map, and sufficient water for their trip. No restrooms or drinking water are available.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CHEC)
Alligator Creek Location 10941 Burnt Store Road, South Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (Map Key - A) 941.575.5435 The Alligator Creek Preserve, established in 1987, it is adjacent to the 30,000+acre Charlotte Harbor State Park Preserve. CHEC is located on property owned by the State of Florida, and the Center’s portion is leased to the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, Inc. for environmental education and recreation. The Alligator Creek Preserve includes four miles of nature trails. Year-round volunteers offer interpretive trail walks to the public free of charge. Please take only pictures and leave only footprints!
CITY OF PUNTA GORDA PARKS
Gilchrist Park 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (Map Key - D) 941.575.3352 11 acres along Charlotte Harbor, sidewalk for walking, jogging, and biking, basketball court, playground, tennis and pickleball courts, one fishing pier, gardens, gazebo, restrooms, shelters, picnic tables, small beach, and four parking lots.
Cedar Point Location 2300 Placida Road, Englewood, FL 34224 (Map Key - 14) 941.475.0769
Cedar Point Environmental Park was purchased by Charlotte County in 1992, the trails established in 1995, and the Visitor Center opened to the public in 1998. CHEC has been actively involved in its management and the coordination of its educational and recreational programs since 1995. This is a 115 acre Charlotte County Park that borders Ainger Creek, Oyster Creek, and Lemon Bay. The Visitor’s Center is free and open to the public. Three trails lead directly to Lemon Bay. Please take only pictures and leave only footprints!
Laishley Park 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (Map Key - E) 941.575.3352
Gazebo with pond and fountain, Veterans memorial garden, shelter with picnic tables, restrooms, fishing pier, boat ramp, sidewalk for walking, jogging and biking, parking throughout park. Ponce de Leon Park 3400 Ponce De Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (Map Key - G) 941.575.3352 10 acres on Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Inlet, ¼ mile raised boardwalk through wetland area, educational signage, boat ramp, boat trailer parking, two fishing piers, playground, man-made beach, shelter, restrooms, picnic tables, Peace River Wildlife Center, parking, and beautiful view.
Nature Park 1623 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (Map Key - F) 941.575.3352
21 acre park situated in the center of Punta Gorda Isles neighborhood. The park includes palmetto forest and salt/high marsh habitats,
OYSTER CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL PARK
For locations of these parks please note their map key and refer to pages 29, 39, and 44.
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