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Charlotte Parks
By Kendra Helmer
Sun Herald Writer
Charlotte County is home to more than 35 parks, 14 of which are developed and
offer a variety of activities, such as fishing, swimming, shuffleboard,
basketball, baseball, football, playgrounds and nature trails.
Listed below are some of the county's more visited parks, followed by a
complete list of parks.
Kiwanis Park
Visitors can walk on a boardwalk fitness/nature trail through this park,
delighting in a variety of wildlife. Children can enjoy the playground equipment
while others can relax in two shelters ideal for picnics. A pond surrounds the
shelters. The park is located off Midway Boulevard in Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte Athletic Complex
Athletes frequent this park, which has a full indoor basketball court, five
baseball fields, volleyball and tennis courts, horseshoes, playground and indoor
meeting rooms. The park, which has a concession stand and restrooms, is located
on Harold Avenue in Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte Beach Complex
Located on the harbor, this park offers swimming in a pool or in the harbor,
fishing, baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes and a playground.
There is a boat ramp, concession stand, shelters and meeting room. The park is
located at 4500 Harbor Boulevard.
Carmalita Athletic Complex
This park features three baseball fields one football field. An enclosed
building can be rented for parties and other events. This park, which has a
concession stand and restrooms, is located on Carmalita and Florida streets in
Punta Gorda.
Bissett Park
This park features a playground at a beach, fishing, basketball, horseshoes,
shuffleboard, tennis and a pavilion that can hold 50 people. It is located on
South Twin Lakes and Path Avenue in Punta Gorda.
Other Parks in Charlotte County
Mid-County
- Charlotte Harbor Park (Bayshore Drive and Glass Lane)
- Charlotte Harbor Mini Parks (Bayshore Road)
- Charlotte Harbor Pier (Bayshore Drive)
- Harbour Heights Park (North San Marino Drive)
- Higgs Park (Higgs Drive)
- Lake Betty Park (Conway Boulevard)
- Maracaibo Fields/Kidspace (Maracaibo and Avocado streets)
- McGuire Park (Elkcam Boulevard)
- Midway Park (Midway Boulevard by Port Charlotte Junior High)
- Port Charlotte Beach (4500 Harbor Blvd.)
- Salyers Park (Quesada and Salyers)
- Sharon Circle Park (Conway Boulevard)
- Springlake Park (Edgewater Drive)
South County
- Riverside Park (Darst Avenue)
West County
- Charlotte County Stadium (State Road 776)
- Coral Creek Fishing Pier (State Road 776 Placida)
- East Englewood Park (Sunnydale and Rosemont)
- El Jobean Park (State Road 776)
- Englewood Beach (Chadwick Park, Beach Road)
- Gasparilla Piers (State Road 776)
- Lemon Bay Boat Ramp and Pier (Tom Adams Bridge)
- Myakka Piers (State Road 776)
- Placida Boat Ramp (State Road 776)
- San Casa Athletic Complex (North San Casa Drive in Englewood)
- Tringali Community Center (State Road 776)
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