This is a wonderful morning adventure for the entire family. $1 an hour to park. The boardwalk trail is about 1.2 miles and takes you through beautiful settings to various points to stop. We saw various wildlife including an alligator and there is alot for little ones to learn about nature and wildlife along the way.

Wonderful day out in nature. Met mom to do some exercise at Six Mile Slough. Not too busy for a Monday which was great. A little warm but a nice breeze going through cypress trees. Walked about 3 miles around boardwalk. Saw turtles sunning on logs, a ribbon snake on boardwalk, an ibis, and cormorant. Thought it was one way still but people walking both ways now. Wonderful area in town to enjoy nature, just hate that you can hear road noise, but still pretty. Great place to walk for exercise, will definitely go back and recommend.

Beautiful views of wildlife and cypress trees. Well maintained. All for the cost of parking. $1/HR or $5 for the whole day.

This place is so beautiful, it has an otherworldly feel to it. Boardwalk is well maintained, it dotted with the words of wisdom and wildlife information. A great place to be with the nature and a quiet place to reflect within.

I was looking for a walk with my wife and found this awesome park. The bathrooms were clean and we enjoyed the entire trail and hit all the ponds. The park was very clean and has several shaded break areas during the walk.

I love Love LOVE this place. Its great to be out in nature alligator hunting. I still havent seen one yet, but Ive seen some other beauties like what I think was a cardinal that flew up to say hi, a couple of huge turtles with shells that looked like old army helmets, and a huge cricket or grasshopper. I dont know. Take a look at the picture. I love that there are benches and picnic tables to just relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. There are inspirational quotes throughout. And there are little quizzes about the animals you may find there. Great experience. Put on bug repellant before you enter and take a bottle of water.

This place was great! We only paid $1 to park for an hour. We went down the boardwalk and the surroundings were awesome! We went in the off season, so there was only 1 gator that we saw. There were more gators there, but due to the heat, they were hidden. We saw other amazing wildlife on the boardwalk though.

Make sure you do the interpretive center first and get a trail booklet. Try to space yourself away from loud groups. We saw two gators, 5 kinds of birds, no otters. Nice place!

Beautiful Place! Lots of shade even though it was hot out! Bathrooms are clean. Was able to talk with the park staff. Check this place if you would like It is worth it. 1 buck per hour.

We enjoyed a leisurely walk and the path took an hour and a half. We would have liked to see more animals, but it was truly peaceful.

Great place. First time visit. Went on Sunday. Everyone was social distancing as best as possible. Felt at ease. Very peaceful. Had a fun time even though it was a very rainy day.

Great nature walk. Calm and Serene.

That place is beautiful. We come all the time. You can see snakes, alligators, all kinds of birds, fish, woodpeckers, wild pigs, otters and turtles just to name a few. The boardwalk is phenomenal. They really keep this place nice and clean.

Beautiful outdoor place to walk and enjoy nature here in SWFL.

Nice preseve for a walk. Very nature and fresh with an amazing boardwalk.-1 star because this preserve is near the car way, you still hear car sound pretty loud when you walk...

Im a local who goes back to this place often. It changes greatly depending on whether its the dry or wet season. I took the guided tour once. Learned a great deal about how a slough works and its importance to the ecosystem. They have a full moon guided tour there. Treat yourself sometime and youll be bewildered by the hundreds of shades of silvery moon that bathes the slough.Restroom facilities, minimal parking fee.

Amazing Park for a quick and easy walk over a wet forest.Great for kids.

Excellent place to go for a nature walk to see the local flora & fauna in a pristine environment. The all-weather boardwalk is easy to walk & wends its way alongside ponds and through marsh. It’s canopied and shaded by the trees most of the day. I always see a variety of birds and animals, maybe some otters playing or a family of wild pigs. Mute your cellphone so you don’t disturb the nature or your fellow hikers. Plan a few extra minutes to stop into the Nature Center attended by knowledgeable naturalists.Make sure to pay for your parking ticket at the machine near the walkway to the Nature Center. The lot is monitored. It’s only 1$ per hr. to park. Cash or MasterCard or Visa. Display the ticket on your windshield. 2 hours is sufficient for most. You can add an extra hour and buy a 3$/3 hr ticket if you plan to take a more leisurely approach at the vistas and utilize the benches along the path. A very relaxing way to spend a couple of hours!

I love it here I stop here about every 6 months very beautiful. If only we can saving 6 mile cypress area from more homes Being build. People don’t realize that animals do cross the street to 1 acre to another. Speed limit 50 at night it should be 45.And should be in force.

Peaceful, except for the distant jet noise. No animal life except for squirrels and suicidal turtle. The turtle kept crossing the main parking entrance, I guess it wanted to be run over.

Great place to go and get away for a while. Beautiful scenery but I wish the trail was a little longer.....only 1.2 miles.

Very nice place for relaxing, is good when you go around 5pm you can see a lot of wild life mostly birds.

Really nice and peaceful. Not alot to see a gator, turtles sometimes, a few birds. But the trail is just nice by it self. A good walk

Beautiful and hard to believe that it was in the center of town. Very peaceful. It is kept nice.

Not being pet friendly is a no go for me. We attempted to go to the park and unfortunately was immediately met with a sign stating no pets. Therefore, we will not be returning. I see no reason why we should not be able to bring our dog along with us. We were looking forward to a family outing. Again, we will not be attempting a return for this reason.

Always something interesting to see. A great place to take a safe walk. Today we saw a couple Pileated woodpeckers, in addition to the usual alligator, inis and turtles.

Six Mile Cypress Slough is a beautiful park in Florida. Start your Journey as early or late as possible (from dawn till dusk) to spot more alligators and wildlife. They’ll be mostly hidden throughout the day.Start counter clockwise on the trail to explore the beautiful nesting areas first.The walkabout is very stroller friendly and contains no obstacle at all. Many different recreational spots and banks allow to rest during the 2 miles journey.Remember to not bring pets (especially dogs) the ground is not suitable for their paws when it’s hot and they‘re easily frightened by the surrounding wildlife.pro Tipp: be smart where you park, if possible (See picture)

A wonderful hidden gem in Fort Myers. The slough is a wildlife preserve and boardwalk where you really get up close to nature. You never know what animals are going to be out and about. We love to come here for bird watching as well as checking in on our favorite alligator. It is such a great place to visit and we come here often to become one with nature.

Nice peaceful nature to be enjoyed. Just a very good walk on elevated wood walk

Awesome place to explore the swamp ecosystem. Nice short walk along a continuous boardwalk with plenty of spots to see nature. All free with the exception of very cheap parking. Well worth a trip.

Make sure to go very early and not on weekends, but a gorgeous place to walk. Lots of wildlife and beautiful plants. Could easily spend from 30 minutes to 2 or 3+ hours if youre into bird watching and other animal spotting.

On Feb 19, 2019, we struck gold with our first visit to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Meyers, FL. We arrived at ~6PM and for the next half-hour watched squadron after squadron of birds return to the trees on the west side of Gator Lake. It was great as each bird found the specific branch to roost on for the night. We were able to distinguish five different species. Some birds were illuminated by the sunset as they came in. We look forward to returning to this preserve to explore more in the coming days. The board walks are excellent and there are many areas to explore.We returned on the afternoon of the next day to observe the wildlife along the boardwalk and I made the following photos.

Great place to get some exercise and fresh air. Depending on what time of day and year you go, you can spot a lot of wildlife! The boardwalk is small so you can’t be 6 feet apart if someone is walking out to the parking lot while you’re walking into the slough, but it is what it is.

Beautiful boardwalk! Even in July heat the canopy and a light breeze made the walk comfortable. Will go back whenever were in the area. Hopefully the Interpretive Center as and other buildings will be open next time.

Great place to hang out for the day! It has a raised walk way throughout the whole thing. Pretty cool! Parking is cheap. 1.00 per hour or 5.00 all day. Opportunity to see different wildlife in action. Not much happening when I walked through.

Excellent park. Clean, plenty to see, great to experience some nature in with a casual walk. Worth the dollar per hour for sure!

The Slough was great! We were able to see two gators and plenty of fish! The board walk is in great condition and there are plenty of resting places if you need them! Only a couple other people were there so it is a great activity during Covid. Note we did go during a weekday so weekends may be busier.

Geocaching on this very cold breezy morning brought me to this beautiful and interesting preserve. There’s nothing better than being able to enjoy the Florida winter exploring nature on this boardwalk. Such a beautiful and interesting place. Well kept with a lot of visitors.

Really nice nature walk. Wide variety of animals in their natural habitat. Nominal fee for parking.

Absolutely loved it here since it’s a beautiful and peaceful place. It’s a very great taken care of state park with a good parking lot. Parking isn’t that much and the entrance is free.The complete walk is 1.2 miles I guess and you’ll have many many options to rest and see wildlife. You may see alligators, squirrels, birds, butterflies, raccoons, turtles and many more!It’s absolutely worth a visit!

We saw birds, turtles, snakes, frogs and some of the most beautiful natural Florida landscape. It was a great morning hike with the family. I hadnt been in years but I will be making more frequent visits with the family for sure. Such a nice adventure out with the kids.

Nice park with a great boardwalk. Plenty of turtles, birds and other wildlife.

Always nice, dont always see wildlife but always a nice walk

What an awesome escape from town. Its a nice place to walk and sit on the benches to take in nature. There are several nice cutouts along the walking path and large areas near the lakes.I highly recommend to go early if you want to get away from people and enjoy the outdoors. There are all different kinds of wildlife and Woodlands to see. Parking is $1 per hour or $5 for a days pass.

Nice park but sadly one part of the trail is closed because of an breeding alligator. But it is nice anyway!!

This is an easy walk through a well cared for Florida nature preserve. It is a level raised boardwalk totaling about 1.2 miles from the parking lot, back to your car. We brought our 14month, and she was able to walk a good portion of the trail without help. There is good coverage from the sun and many places to take breaks or set up a tripod and get professional photos of the animals in their element. We saw an alligator, turtle, many birds lizards and squirrels. It is encouraged to remain quiet as to not disturb the animals in their natural environment. We will definitely visit this location again when we next come to visit our family.

I love this place, I try to make a stop here every time I come to Florida. I was lucky enough to see a mommy gator protecting her eggs before the boardwalk was closed for her privacy. The visitor center is always a nice spot to fill up your water bottle and use the restroom before going out. The woman at the front desk is very friendly and helpful to ensure we have a nice time and learn a bit about the area.

Wood deck walkway very well maintained. Too hot for this time of year however. Not a lot of wildlife with water level so high.

We had such a great day here! We saw alligators, turtles, frogs, lizards, and all sorts of birds!

This is seriously one of the coolest places Ive ever been. The wildlife is extraordinary and the guides are really knowledgeable. I could come here everyday and be happier with each visit. You learn so much during the 90 min. tour. The peace you experience is second to none. This has got to be like what heaven is like, of you believe there is one!

It is very beautiful out in the preserve! Nature everywhere! And the best part is its free! Parking is $1 per hour or $5 for the day.

Its a nice fun walk. Sometimes you can see gators. Or strange fungus growing on the trees. I once saw a giant bagworm cacoon.

This preserve was absolutely incredible. The boardwalk was very impressive, the sloughs were so facinating and the wildlife was abundant.We saw alligators, turtles, a raccoon, plenty of cool birds a d so much more. Not to mention all of the cool trees and plants.I do recommend being polite to other people and keeping your voices down to whispers as to not scare off the wildlife.

I love the slough. Its nice to be in nature.

Serene and natural place to visit. The scenery is breathtaking and the pictures are beautiful. A lot of wildlife like birds, lizards, turtles, alligators, fish, snakes, etc. there is no admission fee just parking fee which is $1 for one hour.

Great morning spent in nature. We had 2 four year olds with us, and our guide (Marie) went above and beyond to share information in a way they could understand and be engaged. I was concerned about parking issues, but we had no problem at all finding a space. This is definitely a fantastic hidden gem in the area.

One of my favorite places to visit when Im in town. So peaceful. I also love meeting locals who are so informative and just willing to share all of their knowledge of the wildlife

Free parking! Great little nature walk

I never got to see an Otter.... But Im fairly certain an Otter saw me

A beautiful place to walk around and see the plant and wild life. We would have liked a few more informational signs as we missed the guided tour but we really enjoyed our time at the preserve!

A charming way to experience nature with minimal impact. Take your time stroll slowly and lift your eyes beyond your feet and you will experience some wonderful animals and vegetation you dont normally see.

This is a great park to go for a nice one hour walk.

Fantastic place that leaves you with a different (wonderful) experience each time. I have been here many times over the years and each time I see something different.

Great place to pack a lunch and enjoy the outdoors with you family. Pay a $1 per hour for parking or by an all day pass for $5. They have an interactive nature center and a small gift shop. Go spend time in the Florida outdoors!

This is an awesome park. The walk under the tall Cypress tress was so relaxing. Listening to the animals, even better. Would certainly be back while in the area.

We arrived just as three busloads of school kids were leaving. Probably best to arrive when park opens to have any chance of seeing wildlife. Nice long boardwalk to walk on.

Awesome place to enjoy nature.

Great preserve with boardwalks and lots of wildlife. Get here early, the parking lot regularly fills up. Look for otters, snakes, gators and all kinds of birds hanging out here. They have a really nice visitors center and run guided walks on a first come, first serve basis.

This is all you will see it.

Great place for a walk and to enjoy nature.

A very good experience to truly get a feel for the unique. ecosystems in Florida! Clean, nice, and well taken care of.

This is a nice, easy walk on a boardwalk through a nature area. It is definitely worth a visit. Very quiet and relaxing with plenty of wildlife to see.

Always something different to see. We love it! We are locals and have been visiting the Slough for a least 16 years. Definitely one of Ft. Myers best community investment! I wish that we had more preserves like this, especially for our youth. The ecology is amazing here, much to learn just from observations. Hope everyone enjoys and respects.

I’ve probably been to the Six Mile Slough over 75 times... a quiet boardwalk through a cypress swamp is great for personal reflection, birding, or spending time with family. My kids enjoy walking around looking for wildlife, which is abundant. This is a very popular birding location. Additionally, we almost always see an alligator and a snake of some sort. However, very safe. The boardwalk is just over a mile with shorter cut throughs if you prefer. The slough has 4 swamps and observation platforms overlooking them.Can be very crowded between January and April, so I recommend early morning, before 10am, or after 3pm, if visiting in those months. Parking is $1 an hour or $5 a day. You could easily walk the entire walk in an hour with a steady pace but pay for 2 to take your time.

This place was really nice! It was a walk through a nature preserve with lots to see. We saw alligators, turtles, native fish, and so much more. Even my 6 year old brother was entertained, but you have to be quiet on the trail. This outing was perfect for my family, and free. Definitely recommend

Also a great place and well kept area.

This Nature Reserve is very clean and well-maintained. When you walk through it youll find interesting facts about the park and the animals that live there posted along the slightly elevated wooden trail.

Loved it. Absolutely one of my favorite places in Ft. Myers!!

Great relaxing walk. Saw alligators, red shoulder hawk, turtles, giant blue heron, red headed woodpecker, black and white woodpeckers, gar fish, bass. Only $1.00 pee hour for parking. Clean nice restroom facilities.

While it was a lightly rainy day and the birds werent out as much, there was still plenty of wildlife. The rain resulted in less crowds and the ability to listen to the sounds of the wildlife.Its obvious a lot of hard work goes into maintaining this free facility. It was a joy to walk the entire trail and read the stories of different animals. It took us about an hour to walk the entire trail at a moderate pace.Dont forget to donate in the donation box on your way out to help maintain this amazing facility. We hope to come back when it isnt raining and perhaps in the summer when the colours are more vibrant

Great area to go walk and see lots of cool nature.

Wonderful to discover Florida’s nature and wildlife. Walking the trail takes about 2h with some stops for spotting animals. You just need to pay for parking. The trail has several picknick areas and restrooms at the entrance.

Well maintained and bountiful wildlife. $2 to park for two hours was all we paid for a great experience. Very popular place.

Unique environment with diverse flora and fauna made accessible for all ages. Informative printed guide and signage tohelp the novice. Many birders present.

Its quiet, peaceful and you never know what nature will reveal to you. I suggest you visit the slough early.

Definitely on my list to revisit! This time the Broadway was under maintenance until the end of the week. Highly recommend. Beautiful. Unique experience.

Love walking this trail. Very relaxing.

Absolutely beautiful. Was upset we didnt see any gators but the nature here is amazing. Came here on an early Saturday morning and it wasnt busy until we left around 9am. The sites and facts everywhere make it a nice experience. Relaxing and beautiful walk through nature.

Loved it! Beautiful cool day to walk the trail.

The place is really well kept and easily accessible. There is limited parking with hourly options. Boardwalk are really narrow, so it can get some crowded. There are few picnic spots available. One part of the boardwalk was closed when I visited. I didnt have any luck with aligator sightings. My visit was worthy all because of some nice Blue flag Iris.

Beautiful natural environment. Water is crystal clear. Amimals are in abundance however you have to quiet.

Loved the serenity of the park for my walk today. Just so beautiful

An awesome little escape from the busy roads and melaleuca and Australian pine forests. Absolutely worth a visit.

Beautiful swamp walk on boardwalk, just a reasonable hourly parking fee. Clean restrooms.

A few steps from a busy highway the silence of the area was quite unexpected. The shaded 1.2 mile boardwalk loops through the 3,500 acre preserve with serene views of the pristine fauna. The crystal clear waters and natural greenery show off natures palette. A great way to de-stress just a few miles off the busy interstate.

Neat walk through the slough, saw some yurtles and birds.

A peaceful place to see a lot of Florida flora and fauna. The boardwalk is a bit narrow but well maintained. I took a guided tour which was so interesting then did a trip on my own. Plenty of parking for small fee, nice interpretive center. Met many repeat visitors, it is worth a return trip.

Nice boardwalk trail! Great spots for looking for wildlife.

Great boardwalk through the slough w/ lots of photo opportunities wildlife spotting & guided walks. Great to spend time ime in nature.

Nice and relaxing walk. Fantastic views.