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Lovers Key State Park

 About Lovers Key State Park

Sun rays peak through the clouds along the edge of the beach with crashing waves. Photo by Dave Kenkins.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Gloria Beauchamp

The sky is a beautiful blue, the breeze is refreshing, the water is cool and the sun is warm and bright.  So ask yourself; why am I not at Lovers Key right now? 

The park is teeming with wildlife from gopher tortoises on the trails to shorebirds looking for a place to nest on the beach.  The manatees are playing in the inner waterways and the fledgling eaglets are practicing their soaring above. 

Come out and make wonderful memories with your family while you enjoy all that the park has to offer.

You can rent a beach chair and umbrella while the family builds sand castles and finds cool shells on the beach.  How about trying out kayaking and canoeing?  Try out our new paddleboards!

Don’t feel like walking the trails, how about bike riding?  Better yet take the family for a scavenger hunt with geo-caching.  It’s a great way to get kids to connect technology with nature; for more information visit www.geocaching.com and select caches by "loverskey".

We have park naturalist led programs through out the year.  For more information click the tab for "Ranger Programs".

Do you like to fish? We have several areas where you can fish from land, beach or our newly renovated fishing pier.  You can even buy live bait across Estero Blvd at the boat ramp.  For fishing regulations visit http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/regulations/

Whatever you’re favorite outdoor activity may be come out and find your little piece of paradise and serenity at Lovers Key. 

Please remember the essentials when enjoying the outdoors-- sun protection, hydration, and bug spray!

DESIGNATIONS

The Great Florida Birding Trail Logo The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Logo

GETTING HERE

Lovers Key is located at 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. The park boundaries are Big Carlos Pass and New Pass. We are 10.5 miles west of I75 on exit 116.

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer -

    Volunteers play a vital role in the daily operations of Lovers Key State Park. Whatever your time allows, you can make a difference. Volunteers can assist in the park by driving the trams, taking park photos, monitoring sea turtles, removing non-native invasive plants, raising park funds, collecting tolls, giving out park information, monitoring water quality, maintaining the park grounds, performing minor repairs, assisting with projects, presenting guided walks and assisting the staff.

    If you are a camper looking for a place to stay, the park has six beautiful volunteer camping sites with full hook-ups. You must have a self-contained RV unit and volunteer 32 hours per site. There is a one month minimum stay at these sites and a four month maximum stay. We strive to match your skills and talents with a volunteer opportunity that best suits your interests. The volunteer sites offer a wonderful way to spend some time in paradise while providing a much-needed work force that enhances the operations of the park. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Katie Moses: (239) 463-4588.

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of Lovers Key
  • 8700 Estero Blvd. 
    Fort Myers Beach, 33931

CONCESSIONAIRES

PET POLICY

  • Florida State Parks Pet Policy
  • Pets are not allowed on the beach, but they are permitted in other areas such as on the trails and paths that wind through the park. For safety of other visitors & wildlife, dogs need to be well-behave and on a six foot, hand-held leash at all times.