Bring the Grandkids
Aquariums, hands-on science and places with verified family activities. Check age and height requirements, admission and current facilities before visiting.
- Ann & Chuck Dever Regional ParkEnglewood, FLRegional park with playground, dog park, fishing and swimming complex.
- Ann Olesky ParkImmokalee, FLLake Trafford park with a 200-foot fishing pier, boat ramp and pavilions.
- Barkingham Dog ParkFort Myers, FLFenced off-leash dog park inside Buckingham Park.
- Caloosahatchee Regional ParkAlva, FLA 768-acre park of flatwoods, scrub oak, cypress swamps and oak hammocks divided by North River Road.
- Centennial Park PoolPort Charlotte, FLCounty aquatic facility for recreational swimming and lessons.
- Civic Park & Zac Reyna PlaygroundLaBelle, FLSports park with memorial playground, walking track, courts and soccer fields.
- Golden Gate Aquatic FacilityGolden Gate, FLPublic aquatic complex with pools, slides and diving boards.
- Golden Gate Community ParkGolden Gate, FLCommunity park with playgrounds, sports, aquatics and dog park.
- Goodland Boating ParkGoodland, FLCounty boating park on Goodland Bay with a ramp, fishing pier and family pavilion.
- Harlem Community ParkClewiston, FLCommunity park with a paved exercise trail.
- Harold Avenue Regional ParkPort Charlotte, FLRegional park with two shaded children’s playgrounds, courts and ball fields.
- Katherine Ariens Dog ParkPort Charlotte, FLFenced off-leash dog park with a separate small-dog area.
- LaBelle Dog ParkLaBelle, FLFully fenced off-leash park with a separate small-dog area.
- Morgan ParkArcadia, FLPeace River-side preserve with hiking trails, native woodland and picnic facilities.
- Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)Sarasota, FLMote's current public aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, with marine-life exhibits and overhead shark viewing.
- Shamrock Park and Nature CenterVenice, FLNature park with playground, trails and interpretive center with children’s corner.
- South County Regional Park PoolPunta Gorda, FLCounty public pool with lessons and aquatic programs.
- South Gulf Cove ParkPort Charlotte, FLWaterfront park with playground, picnic shelters and fishing.
- Sugden Regional ParkNaples, FLLakefront regional park with beach, playground, butterfly garden, picnic areas and walking paths.
- Vineyards Community ParkNaples, FLFamily park with an interactive water-play area.
- W.C. "Bo" Pelham Jr. ParkClewiston, FLNeighborhood park with a paved exercise trail.