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Lovers Key State Park stretches 712 acres throughout the Fort Myers Beach region, extending across its namesake key and the Black Island, Long Key, and Inner Key regions.
- The park, which is accessible near Bonita Beach (parking fee), preserves significant natural habitats that were once mangrove swamp land prior to development in the 1960s.
- Park visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking and cycling opportunities and chances for swimming, boating, sunbathing, and shelling.
- More than 40 native bird species call the park home, while native marine life such as bottlenose dolphins and West Indian manatees can be viewed off the park's shores.
- A two-mile beach is offered for public use, along with picnic areas, a boat ramp, and children's playground.
Address: 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, Phone: 239-463-4588
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐