Parks & Recreation:
Marco Island offers several parks that visitors will find interesting. Some are small neighborhood green spaces, others larger with numerous activities. Here's a quick summary:
Mackle Park at the intersection of Heathwood and Andalusia
This mid island park offers lots for all ages and is our most extensive city park.
Named for the founding family of modern Marco, the Mackle's. This park is a great place to run, play, and burn off steam with a great collection of activities for kids of all ages: playground with climbing areas, water features (bring a bathing suit on hot days - they're going to insist!), kid height basketball, indoor games. For more seasoned visitors, there is a wide, paved path that circles the small lake. Adult and teen covered basketball courts which are great for rainy or hot sunny days. Gear for these activities is available to borrow from the community center.
Mackle Park at the intersection of Heathwood and Andalusia
This mid island park offers lots for all ages and is our most extensive city park.
Named for the founding family of modern Marco, the Mackle's. This park is a great place to run, play, and burn off steam with a great collection of activities for kids of all ages: playground with climbing areas, water features (bring a bathing suit on hot days - they're going to insist!), kid height basketball, indoor games. For more seasoned visitors, there is a wide, paved path that circles the small lake. Adult and teen covered basketball courts which are great for rainy or hot sunny days. Gear for these activities is available to borrow from the community center.
Mackle Park Amenities
Basketball Court
Bocce Courts
Fishing – Catch and Release
Open Field Area
Picnic Area
Pirates Cove Playground
Shuffleboard Courts
Soccer/Football Field
Special Events
Teen Center
Tot Lot Basketball
Volleyball Court
Walking Path
Water Spray Park
Canine Cove - Dog Park
Just what your pooch needs while visiting the Island. This park has it all. Found on the south side of Mackle Park. This canine facility has Dog water fountains, waste bags, double gates, fenced in small and large dog areas, tables and benches. Everything is well maintained.
Tigertail Park.
Otter Property Park.
Plummer Park:
Jane Hittler Park
http://www.marco-island-florida.com/parks.htm
Other Area Parks:
Florida Everglades Exploration - Parks and Preserves:
http://www.florida-everglades.com/parks.htm