botanical & sculpture
Visit Southwest Florida’s
Newest Botanical Garden
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
provides a natural setting along the Peace
River showcasing world-class sculptures
and spectacular botanicals discovered
along comfortable walking
paths and boardwalks.
Phase I & II Now Open!
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm
Summer Hours: Wed-Sun 9am-2pm
5800 Riverside Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(GPS: 5827 Riverside Drive)
(941) 621-8299
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hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that
provide homes for many species of wildlife; covered picnic tables
are located along the trail.
TEAM PUNTA GORDA, partnered with the City of Punta
Gorda, has developed a Bicycle Loaner Program. Look for the
canary yellow bides, available for free at Punta Gorda hotels,
merchants and marinas! When you see a yellow bike, check in
with the Hosting Sponsor, present your ID and credit card, sign
the “Notice to borrowers and operators of loaner bikes,” receive
the lock key and hop on for a great ride. Donations help support
the bike loaner program.
THE SKY FAMILY YMCA is non-profit community service
organization that serves all people in and around Charlotte
County with child development centers, before and after school
child care, summer camps, sports, group exercise and more.
www.swflymca.org.
THE FRANZ ROSS PARK YMCA Branch is in the heart
of Port Charlotte with a state-of-the-art wellness center with
extensive weight room and cardio equipment, indoor heated pool,
hot tub, steam rooms, locker rooms, Kids Corner, group exercise
room, stretching area, multi-purpose room and a group personal
training room. Call 941-629-9622.
THE PUNTA GORDA CLUB YMCA is the community’s safe
place to connect with friends and neighbors. Offering a family
atmosphere located just south of the Punta Gorda historic district
directly on Tamiami Trail. A fully equipped fitness facility, group
exercise classes, 6 clay tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts. (941-
505-0999)
THE BAYFRONT CENTER YMCA, located on Charlotte
Harbor, the center hosts not only the sailing program, but a unique
facility for hosting events. (941-505-0999).
The mission of the SKY Family YMCA is to put Christian
principles into practice through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind, and body for all. Visitors and guests are welcome.
Volunteers are encouraged to share their special skills and talents.
If interested in volunteering, call 941-629-0909.
SUN FLEA MARKET & KIDSTAR PARK is the largest
indoor, air conditioned market in the area, and offers over 60
vendors. Live entertainment, special events, food court and line
dancing and lessons. For more information call: 941-255-3532.
Kidstar, inside, offers a 4-story playground and arcade games for
children and adults. Call: 941-255-1151. Kidstar Amusement Park,
outside, offers laser tag, go karts, black light miniature golf, laser
light musical waltzing water show and more. Call for days & hours
of operation: 941-235-3532.
THIRD THURSDAY WINE WALK, During Wine Walk, shops
stay open until 8 pm. There is plenty of free parking, including the
Herald Court Parking Garage as well as the City of Punta Gorda’s
Parking area behind the Historic AC Freeman House. For further
information call 941-639-3720.
VIETNAM WALL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA is a halfscale
(approximate) replica of the wall in Washington, D.C. This
beautiful installation is dedicated to the men and women who
gave their lives in the Vietnam War. Located in Laishley Park in
downtown Punta Gorda.
The Visual Arts Center is the best places to create, learn, enjoy,
and purchase fine arts and fine crafts in Charlotte County. With
its many professional and highly qualified instructors, the Center
promotes greater knowledge, skills and appreciation of the visual
arts all year long through classes, programs, workshops and
exhibits for adults, high school students and children. The building
www.PeaceRiverGardens.org
Come Watch Us Grow!
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