Parks and Public Lands

Recreational facilities for Estero, Florida residents and visitors are expanding in response to the growth in the area; but even now great varieties of recreational activities exist. PDF version of the map below.

County Parks and Recreation

• Estero Community Park

  • This new, regional park is currently under construction. It promises to be a centerpiece to the Estero Community, providing sports fields, picnic areas, a large building, an outdoor amphitheatre and more.

State Parks

The Florida State Park system is a nationally award winning department. State parks strive to provide easy access, with inexpensive use costs.

• Koreshan State Historic Site

  • Koreshan State Park is the historical location of the Koreshan Unity movement's utopian settlement.

• Mound Key Archeological State Park

  • Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians when the Spaniards first attempted to colonize Southwest Florida. The only access to the island is by boat; there are no facilities. Mound Key is managed by Koreshan State Historic Site.

• Estero Bay Preserve State Park

  • The first aquatic preserve established in Florida, this is one of the most productive estuaries in the state. The bay is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the bald eagle. The preserve protects the water, inlets, and islands along 10 miles of Estero Bay. Visitors can canoe or kayak in the bay or on the Estero River. Miles of trails offer visitors the opportunity to hike, bicycle, or study the variety of wildlife and native vegetation protected here.

• Lovers Key State Park

  • West of Estero, between Estero and Fort Myers Beach is Lovers Key, a State Park consisting of four Gulf-front barriers islands, beaches and natural wonders.