Whether you are a long-time resident or a first time vacationer, there is always something new to see and do in Bonita Springs. As one of the most beautiful places to live and visit, Bonita Springs has everything from disc golfing to flea markets. We know this beach community is a place you will love to call home.
Living in Bonita Springs
With so much to do, you will never have to leave Bonita Springs. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy:
- Riverside Park – The Bonita Springs Riverside Park is on old US 41 Road in Olde Bonita and is located on the Imperial River. The park hosts holiday celebrations, art shows, Movies in the Park and the Bonita Festival. There are picnic tables, restrooms, park benches as well as the historic Lile’s Hotel and the historical Imperial River Cottages.
- Bonita Disc Golf Course – This is a scenic 18-hole course that surrounds a 7-acre lake that provides amateur tee pads for beginners and pro pads for the most advanced disc golf players.
- Bonita Springs Rec Center – Enjoy a full-sized gym, a fitness room, skate park, pool, tennis courts, disc golf course, picnic area, playground and softball field.
- Flamingo Island Flea Market – Get ready to experience over 600 air-conditioned spaces with over one million items for sale every weekend.
- Everglades Wonder Gardens – The recently updated 3.5-acre lush botanical garden features tropical birds like flamingos and parrots and has over 40 alligators. Make sure to also check out the Butterfly garden, orchid trail, picnic grove and John Brady Art Gallery.
Parks in the area include:
- Bonita Community Park
26740 Pine Ave.
- Community Pool
26890 Pine Ave.
- Community Hall
10520 Reynolds St. at Old 41
- Riverside Park
10451 Old 41 Rd.
- Depot Park
10375 Pennsylvania Ave.
- Island Park
27091 South Riverside Dr.
- Bonita Soccer Complex
27100 Kent Rd.
- Marni Fields
Southern Pines Dr.
- River Park
Turn East off of US 41 on Rd
- Bonita Nature Place
27601 Kent Rd.
- Leitner Neighborhood Park
26724 Nomad Dr.
- Bonita Dog Park
East Terry St. at the light of E. Terry & Matheson Ave.
- Carpenter Lane Park
Oakland Dr. & Carpenter Lane
- Windsor Preserve
Windsor Rd. off Bonita Beach Rd. West
- Oak Creek Preserve
Dean St. and Matheson Ave.
- Beach Park
North Hickory Blvd.
- Bay Park
North Hickory Blvd.
- Kentucky St. Park
Kentucky St.
- Forest Park
S. Riverside Dr.
- Imperial Parkway Park
Dean St. and Imperial Parkway
Calling Bonita Springs home opens up a world of adventure from hitting the beach every day to enjoy a relaxing day in the sun with friends and family, to visiting the Flamingo Island Flea Market to find treasures you’ll keep for years. Less than 50,000 people call Bonita Springs home and the crime rate is below both the national and state average, making it a safe community for you and your family.
The average temperature year-round is in the mid-70s with temperatures reaching in 90s in the hot summer months. The incredible weather and beautiful beaches make Bonita Springs a true luxury location.
Schools
Bonita Springs is served by the Lee County School District. Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison College are also located in Fort Myers near Bonita Springs.
Real Estate in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is one of the newest and fastest growing cities in Southwest Florida. The city boasts an urban setting with a small-town feel with an outstanding quality of life. There are numerous neighborhoods with million dollar homes full of amenities such as granite countertops, wine cellars and even private elevators – all just steps away from the beach.
Bonita Springs Neighborhoods:
- Barefoot Beach
- Bonita Bay
- Bonita
- Highland Woods
- Imperial Shores
- Palmira Golf and Country Club
- Pelican Landing
- Shadow Wood at the Brooks
- Spanish Wells
- The Brooks
- The Colony at Pelican Landing
- Vasari
- Worthington
As market experts in Bonita Springs, the agents at Barry DeNicola Realty can offer you an inside look at these neighborhoods in order to help you find the home that will fit all of your wants and needs. Take a look at our page of featured listings in Bonita Springs to see all of the amazing options in the area.
Contact us when you are ready to start the search for your new permanent or vacation home in Bonita Springs. We are here to help you with every step of the home buying process and will work with your budget to make sure you get the house you’ve always dreamed of having on the beach.