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Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park

Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park

Outdoors in Punta Gorda

4.7 26 Google reviews

R23R+GV, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955

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R23R+GV, Punta Gorda, Florida 33955

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About

Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park is 487 acres of mature pine flatwoods, Hydric pine flatwoods, dry prairie, depressional marsh wetlands, and permanent freshwater ponds. Located in southern Charlotte County, Charlotte Flatwoods abuts both Southwest Florida Water Management preserve lands as well as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission preserve lands, creating an important wildlife corridor to the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area.

Amenities

Highlights

  • Picnics

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Activities

  • Hiking

Amenities

  • Picnic tables

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes

Hours

Monday
9 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 6 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 6 PM
Friday
9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 6 PM

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