Bowditch Point Regional Park

Bowditch Point Regional Park is located at Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach in Florida and is approximately 20 miles from Estero. The 17 acre park is a dual use facility with seven acres developed for recreational use, while the remainder is a restoration/preserve area. It is open from 8am until half an hour after sunset seven days a week, and there are over 75 parking spaces within the park.

The park is named after the astronomer, navigator and scientist Nathaniel Bowditch and has been owned and developed by Lee County since 1987. Hikers can explore over one mile of trails at the park where there are areas of beach, tropical hardwood and wetland hardwood forest. Visitors may see various forms of wildlife including gopher tortoise and osprey. Visitors can also sunbathe, swim or try kayaking and canoeing here.

Visitors to the park can enjoy picnics with tables and grills available on a first come first serve basis in a shaded tropical area. Flip Flops Cafe offers food, snacks and drinks as well as bicycle and beach chair rentals and can cater for private gatherings at the park. There are also restroom and changing facilities available at the park.