In 1958 Cape Coral did not exist. Today it is the largest city both in population and area in all of Lee County. Affordable living has drawn many young families to this lovely city on the water. With its many canals, and waterways we like to think of it as the Gulf Coast's version of Venice. Check out these activities during your next visit to Lee County.
Slide into a million gallons of fun at this $5.2-million waterpark that features more than two dozen wet and dry attractions including "Cape Fear", the park's newest, fastest, double drop, make-your-heart-stop slide. The 12-acre park boasts two giant water slides, Main Stream Lazy River Ride, LunaSea activity pool, lily pads, cable drops, Tot Spot kiddie area, Coral Reef Family Pool, sand volleyball, sundecks and more. Showers, changing rooms and rental lockers are available. Admission is $8.50 for guests 48 inches and taller, and $6.50 for guests shorter than 48 inches. Children 2 years old and younger are admitted free. Covered pavilion and party tent available for private parties. Location: 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027 (941) 574-0558. (closed from mid-October 1995 through mid-March 1996)
This family amusement center features batting cages, four go-cart tracks, bumper cars, miniature golf, bumper boats, crazy cars, arcade, remote control boats, ice cream shop and snack bar. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight Friday and Saturday. Handicapped accessible. Location: 35 Pine Island Road NE, Cape Coral, FL 33909; (941) 574-4386.
The five-acre center was established by The Math, Science & Technology Foundation of Florida, Inc., a nonprofit organization. It encompasses indoor, hands-on activities to make science fun, along with many outdoor activities such as a nature walk, bubble bins, hopscotch court, mazes and xeriscape and butterfly gardens, with evening telescope viewing from January through April. Call for details. Open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. Admission for children under 3 is free; children 3 to 16 is $2; 17 and up, $4. Location: 2915 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33909; (941) 997-0012.
See exhibits and a visual presentation of the former Rose Garden, once a popular attraction in this community. Gift shop on premises. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Location: 544 Cultural Park Blvd. (off Hancock Bridge Pkwy.); Cape Coral. FL 33990: (941) 772-7037.