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We’ve begun taking the temperature of our parks, preserves and nature centers. We will update this list as we receive more information. Quoted material has been taken from a press release or organization-affiliated website. If you have more to add, please feel free to leave a comment. Please visit the provided park websites to learn how you can help, receive updates and get extra info.
Keep tabs on these sites for even more: http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates, http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation
Last updated: Oct. 4
Collier County
- Big Cypress National Preserve: Sept. 19 update: "All areas of the preserve remain closed to all visitor access and use, including hiking, camping, and hunting. Damage assessments and debris clearing has begun. We will continue to post updates here, and for a full rundown of National Park Service sites impacted by Hurricane Irma visit go.nps.gov/irma.”
- Cambier Park: Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center closed until further notice. The Norris Center closed through October. https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/cambier-park, https://www.facebook.com/overheads/
- Clam Pass Park: Closed until further notice, including the boardwalk, Rhode's End eatery, and Naples Grande Beach Resort and its beach rentals
- Collier-Seminole State Park: Has resumed operations.
- Conservancy of Southwest Florida: "The Nature Center will reopen to guests on Wednesday, October 4." https://www.conservancy.org/
- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Reopens Oct. 6 at 7 a.m. http://corkscrew.audubon.org/, https://www.facebook.com/CSS1954/
- CREW Land & Water Trust: “The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing the CREW Trails due to Hurricane Irma. The temporary closure of the SFWMD managed lands is in effect until further notice. Please check crewtrust.org for updates or follow CREW Land & Water Trust on Facebook.” https://www.facebook.com/CREWTrust/
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park: Has resumed operations. https://www.floridastateparks.org/alert/Delnor-Wiggins
- Eagle Lakes Community Park: Open. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/eagle-lakes-community-park
- Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park: “Sept. 15: We were just informed that all of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve SP remains closed. This includes The Big Cypress Bend Boardward, East River, and Janes Scenic Drive. There is extreme flooding and wind damage.”
- Fleischmann Park: Open. https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/fleischmann-park
- Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park: Closed until further notice. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/fred-w-coyle-freedom-park
- Gordon River Greenway: Closed until further notice. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/gordon-river-greenway
- Max Hasse Community Park: Open. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/max-hasse-community-park
- Naples Botanical Garden: Reopened Oct. 1. “We are confident we can replant and regrow. Our staff is working to raise the trees we can save and replant what can survive. ... How can you help? We welcome volunteers to help clear debris and water plants. For information, email naplesvolunteers@gmail.com. Send a word of encouragement to our staff at NBGemployees@gmail.com. We don’t yet know the cost of repairs or what will be covered by insurance. In the meantime, maintaining your membership when it’s time to renew will let our team know you’re behind us. Later, we may ask you to consider the Garden when making your year-end charitable contributions. Those wishing to support the Garden financially can do so by clicking here. Please share this with those you think may want to help. Donna McGinnis, President & CEO, will be providing regular updates here, on our blog. If you have questions about your favorite gardens, plants or programs, email us at NBGmembers@gmail.com. Naples Botanical Garden is committed to playing a leadership role as Naples recovers. Many hands will be needed. Count on us to be there to help.”
- Naples Pier: Partially reopened. West end remains closed due to damage of support beams and railings. https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/naples-pier
- Naples Preserve: Closed until further notice. https://www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/naples-preserve-will-be-closed-until-further-notice
- Naples Zoo: "Naples Zoo will re-open Saturday, October 14th. As part of our Welcome Back Weekend, Collier County residents will get in free both Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th. All other Florida residents will be just $5 each. If you would like to help with our hurricane relief efforts, you can donate at www.napleszoo.org/give.” https://www.facebook.com/napleszoo/
- North Collier Regional Park: Open; still operating as a shelter. Sun N Fun Lagoon remains closed. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/north-collier-regional-park
- Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: The Environmental Learning Center resumed normal operating hours on Sept. 25. https://www.facebook.com/friendsofrookerybay, https://rookerybay.org/
- Vanderbilt Beach: Open.
- Veterans Community Park: Closed until further notice. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/veterans-community-park
- Vineyards Community Park: Closed until further notice. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/parks/vineyards-community-park
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Some of the aftermath at the Edison & Ford Winter EstatesLee County
- Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park: Open. http://www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-f-r/parks-and-recreation/beaches-and-boats/barefoot-beach-preserve-county-park, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barefoot-Beach-Preserve-County-Park-North-Beach-Access/713903258632883
- Bonita Beach Park: Open at main access and access points 1, 2 4, 8, 9
- Bowditch Beach Park: Open. “May be partially open. Please refrain from entering roped off areas or courts/fields with signage stating they are still closed.” http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates
- Bunche Beach: Open. “May be partially open. Please refrain from entering roped off areas or courts/fields with signage stating they are still closed.” http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates
- Caloosahatchee Regional Park: Closed until further notice. http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates
- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium: Open. http://calusanature.org/, https://www.facebook.com/pg/CalusaNature/about/?ref=page_internal
- Cayo Costa State Park: "The park is open for private boats to access the beach only. The day use areas and overnight camping and cabins remain closed due to hurricane damages. There is currently no access for boats at the north end state dock until further notice." https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information, https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofCayo/
- Centennial Park: Open.
- Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park: Open. https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information
- Edison Ford Winter Estates: “The Edison & Ford Winter Estates lab, museum and research gardens located on the east side of the property will re-open on September 30. Edison Ford plans to have the Ford Estate open for guided tours on October 21 and re-opening of the Edison Estate is anticipated for late October.” https://www.facebook.com/EdisonFordFL/, http://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park: Open. https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information
- Estero Community Park: Open. http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates
- Everglades Wonder Gardens: Closed until further notice. “Hurricane Irma left a devastating impact on this iconic community jewel. To rebuild Everglades Wonder Gardens, we need YOUR help! Please consider contributing to help us continue to care for rescue animals and to rebuild the gardens and exhibits so this special place can be enjoyed by generations to come. If you would like to volunteer with us, you can come any day at 9:00 a.m. to start. If you would like to donate please visit our gofundme page or Click Here to donated on our website. Your donations mean so much to the Everglades Wonder Gardens.” http://evergladeswondergardens.com/, https://www.facebook.com/TheEvergladesWonderGardens/
- Gasparilla Island State Park: Open. https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information
- J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Open. facebook.com/dingdarlingrefuge
- Koreshan State Historic Site: "Founders House is Open! Trails still Closed. #Kayaks and #Canoes for rent but #Esteroriver current is strong! No #Koreshan baking, we lost the roof at the Cast Iron Cafe." https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information, https://www.facebook.com/KoreshanStateHistoricSite/
- Lakes Regional Park: Closed until further notice. http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates, https://www.leegov.com/parks/facility?fid=0101
- Lovers Key State Park: Open. https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Lovers-Key
- Matanzas Pass Preserve: Open. http://www.leegov.com/parks/irma-updates
- Matlacha Community Park: Open. “May be partially open. Please refrain from entering roped off areas or courts/fields with signage stating they are still closed.” http://www.leegov.com/parks/facility?fid=0173
- Mound Key Archaeological State Park: Open. https://www.floridastateparks.org/content/storm-information
- North Fort Myers Community Park: Open. http://www.leegov.com/parks/facility?fid=0159
- Shell Factory & Nature Park: “Sept. 15: We'd like to announce that the store and fun park are open for regular hours. ... The nature park will remain closed until further notice.” https://www.shellfactory.com/, https://www.facebook.com/shellfactorynaturepark/
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: Closed until further notice. “For re-opening updates, please visit this website or call 239-533-7550.” https://www.sloughpreserve.org/