CCPR Activity Guide SUMMER 2024 final HR

Outdoor Activities FISHING With its vast canal system and convenient location on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Cape Coral offers several fishing opportunities for both freshwater and saltwater activity.  Prior to dropping lines in the water, it is important that people be aware of, and adhere to Florida fishing license requirements and laws in order to avoid potential citations. The best source of information for current fishing rules and regulations, license fees, exemptions, measurements, seasons, species, and other “fish facts” both for saltwater and freshwater fishing is the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website at www.MyFWC.com.

FISHING LOCATIONS Below is a list of approved fishing locations within Cape Coral's parks and the hours that people are permitted to fish:

Park

Location

Hours

Bernice Braden Park Four Freedoms Park

Shoreline & Under Bridge 24 hours

Seawall Area

24 hours

Boating & Water Activities • www.CapeParks.com

Four Mile Cove Eco Preserve Two Piers

Daylight Only Daylight Only

Glover Bight at Rotary Park End of Boardwalk  Horton Park & Boat Ramp River Shoreline

24 hours

Jaycee Park

Shoreline 

Daylight Only Daylight Only

Lake Kennedy Park

Two Small Piers

Rosen Park

Seawall Area 

24 hours

Seahawk Park (Lake Argosy) Around Lake

Daylight Only Daylight Only

Sirenia Vista Park

Shoreline 

KAYAKING / CANOEING / SUP With so much water located in and around Cape Coral, kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding are all popular activities enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The popular Great Calusa Blueway is a 190-mile marked canoe and kayak trail that encompasses three distinct regions of the Gulf of Mexico coast, ranging from open waters to sheltered mangrove creeks, and easily accessible from Cape Coral.  For a complete list of rules and regulations concerning recreational boating in Florida, visit the Boating page of the Florida Fish andWildlife Conservation Commission's website at http:/ myfwc.com/boating/. KAYAK LAUNCHES For those who have their own kayak, canoe or SUP and wish to explore the area on their own, there are several Cape Coral parks where people are permitted to launch their vessels from. In addition to the five public boat ramps, highlighted on page 8, additional kayak launch locations include: d Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Launch is located adjacent to the Kayak Shack and allows kayakers to access the various saltwater creeks located within and around Four Mile Cove just north of the mid-point bridge. d Tropicana Park (unimproved) Narrow, unimproved kayak launch with access to the Calusa Blueway (saltwater) via Matlacha. d Saratoga Lake Park New ADA accessible kayak launch located on the southeast side of the park that launches into the same freshwater canal system as BMX Boat Ramp. d Sirenia Vista Park ADA accessible kayak ramp located on the northwest side of the park that provides easy access to the Calusa Blueway (saltwater). There is not a parking fee at any of these locations unless a boat trailer is used, in which case the Boat Trailer Parking Program  fee applies.

FITNESS AREAS IN PARKS While many of Cape Coral’s parks have walking paths, a few also have special fitness equipment intended to assist with strength and conditioning. Parks with fitness trails and various exercise stations situated along the paths, to encourage an aerobic workout in addition to strength, endurance, and flexibility training include: • Del Prado Linear Park • Joe Stonis Park • Saratoga Lake Park • Gator Trails Park Parks that include a variety of exercise equipment housed in a common area include: • Jaycee Park • Lake Kennedy Park • Rotary Park Please note: All fitness equipment is marked with instructions for proper use and designed for adults and responsible juveniles; however, individuals with health problems should consult a physician prior to beginning a workout routine.

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