Collier County Parks
North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples - Amenities: 8 tournament soccer fields, 8 tournament softball fileds, RecPlex Fitness Complex, Sun-n-Fun Lagoon Water Park, Calusa Fossil Dig children's play area, Interactive playground, Exhibt Hall, Park Ranger tours and education. Hours: Daily 6 AM to 10 PM. Map

Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples - On the shores of 60-acre Lake Avalon offers kayaking, paddle boats, beach for sunbathing and gazebo to enjoy the lake views. Water skiing and sailing lessons offered through Collier County Parks & Recreation. Walking trail. Hours: Daily 8 AM to dusk. Map

Pelican Bay Community Park, 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples - Tennis is the main attraction of this park and memberships are required for play or a daily entry fee. 8 lighted clay tennis courts, 4 lighted raracquetball courts, 2 bocce courts, lighted basketball court and playground, volleyball court, softball and soccer field, walking trails, lake and pavilion. Hours: Daily 8 AM to 10 PM. Map

Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples - Park amenities include: a Community Center, Fitness Center, 3 lit softball fields, 1 lit baseball field, lit bocce ball courts, 4 lit tennis courts, 4 lit racquetball courts, lit playground, 1 lit soccer/football field, picnic area, 2 sand volleyball courts, Rover Run Dog Park, covered lit multi-purpose rink and 2 picnic pavilions. Offers many children's activities as well as exercise classes including Bone Builders. Hours: Daily 8 AM to 1 PM. Map

Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples - Amenities: Community Center, 2 lit softball fields, 4 soccer fields (3 are lit), 4 lit comfort cushioned tennis courts, 2 lit basketball courts, 4 racquetball courts, walking trail, 8 picnic shelters, pavilion, lit playground, rest rooms and a water play feature. After-school and summer camps. Hours: Daily 8 AM to 10 PM. Map

Bonita Springs Parks
City of Bonita Springs Recreation Center, 26740 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs - Pool, skate park, basketball, volleyball, exercise facility, tennis, wide variety of classes and day camps for adults and children. Small membership fee. Info: 239-992-2556. Hours: Mon - Sat 8 AM to 9 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PM.

Estero Parks
Koreshan State Historic Site, U.S. 41 at Corkscrew Road, Estero - the historical location of the Koreshan Unity movement's utopian settlement. Camping, boat ramp, canoe rental, guided tours. Info: 239-992-0311. Map

Mound Key Archaeological State Park, U.S. 41 at Corkscrew Road, Estero - Prehistoric Native Americans are credited with creating this island's complex of mounds with an accumulation of seashells, fish bones, and pottery. Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians. Info: 239-992-0311. Hours: Daily 8 AM to sundown. Map