Best places: Parks in Collier County, United States

Snorkeling & swimming draw a bustling crowd at this serene beach on the Gulf with a relaxed vibe.

Natural, protected wetlands area featuring a boardwalk trail, observation tower & native wildlife.

Scenic trail with wooden boardwalks for pedestrians & cyclists, plus a bridge & kayak launch.

A former logging site, this birders' haven offers 12 miles of hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk.

👍👍 Always a cool place to stop on the way to Naples! Definitely make the stop and see what animals you find. It’s about 15-20 minutes to walk to the end of the boardwalk. The Everglades is full of life and all kinds of noises lol. Planning to stop here every time and see what we find!

👍👍 We stopped here in 2008 and had a fun time seeing gators, and then ended up stopping again in 2023. Still there and still fun! There are lots of alligators, snapping turtles, fish jumping, and a lovely shaded picnic area.

Recreational facility with a large, modern water park, sports pitches & walking trails.

Neighborhood park offering lit ballfields, tennis courts, playgrounds & a kids' water play feature.

Well-maintained boat park with a double ramp, bait & tackle store & a cleaning station.

Historic setting for boat tours through islands of monkeys & lemurs, gator feedings & animal shows.

👍👍 This is a great spot to go if you want to see a lot of wildlife over a short walk. There are tons of birds including herons and egrets as well as gators throughout numerous areas of this park. There is a wonderful overlook of the area that shows just how vast this wilderness expands. There is an...

👍👍 Amazing park and only getting better. Coming soon! Amphitheater and water park! Currently the best playground for miles, 2 basketball, 2 tennis, 6 pickleball courts. Real and turf soccer/multipurpose field, lots of water stations softball fields,, solar charging stations, emergency call stations. L...

Sporty family park with lit ball fields & courts, a playground, dog run, covered rink & pavilions.

👍👍 Great place to fish relax unwind

Waterside park with extensive facilities for boats, including launches & parking spots.

Remote paddling launch site with access to shallow mangroves & abundant wildlife sightings.

👍👍 This place did not disappoint. Flora and fauna abound. You need days to explore this very wild Florida location. $3.00 per car entrance fee is cheap. Lots of hiking trails...all flat. Met up with a very "seasoned" couple from NH...like me and they took me with them on a orchids & fern viewing hike....

Rare palm trees & a landmark dredge distinguish this 7,271-acre park set partly in a mangrove swamp.

👍👍 Great community park…it has all the amenities…some time my kids come here for karate test…they like playing in park…the staff here at Max hasse community park and very helpful and friendly. I hope you have some great time at Max Hasse!!!