Cedar Point
Cedar Point Environmental Park
Cedar Point Park was obtained by Charlotte County in 1992, trails were established in 1995, and the Visitor Center opened to the public in 1998. CHEC has been actively involved in its management and the coordination of educational and recreational programs since 1995.
Cedar Point Environmental Park is a 115-acre Charlotte County park located in Englewood, across from Lemon Bay High School. Bordering Ainger Creek, Oyster Creek, and Lemon Bay, the park offers visitors a chance to explore and connect with Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment. Three hiking trails lead directly to Lemon Bay, with trail maps available at the Visitors’ Center.
There’s something for everyone at Cedar Point! Enjoy Guided Nature Walks, Seagrass Wading Adventures, Little Explorers programs, Environmental Lectures, one of a kind Playground, Nature Camps, Clubs and Courses, and more. Visitors can also discover local history at the park’s historic Cookie House.
Whether you’re looking to hike, learn, explore with your family, or simply spend time surrounded by nature, there’s plenty to discover at Cedar Point Environmental Park!
Plan Your Visit to Cedar Point Environmental Park
We’re open Monday–Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Come explore more than 2 miles of scenic trails through the beautiful natural habitats of Cedar Point Environmental Park.
Whether you’re stopping by for a peaceful walk or one of our educational programs, there’s always something to discover.
Before you visit, be sure to check our monthly schedule for upcoming programs, guided adventures, lectures, special events, and more.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Park!
Amenities
Visitor Center
Our beautiful two-story Visitor Center was constructed in 1998 but recently underwent a bold remodeling project that finished up in 2021.
The building now features new displays of our local flora and fauna, live ambassador animals, beautiful panoramic windows that look out into the pine flatwoods around the building, and exhibits about our local history.
The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset, and the Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00.
Playground
Let your little adventurers spread their wings at our eagle themed playground!
Kids can climb, explore, play, and burn off some energy while enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors.
Cookie House
The historic Cookie House was part of the Bass Biological Laboratory, and served as the personal lab and office building for the lab’s founder, John Foster Bass Jr. Established in 1931, the BBL was the first full time marine lab in the state of Florida, as well as one of the first co-ed research facilities in the state.
The lab welcomed a wide range of researchers and students, and over 470 marine and terrestrial species were described by residents of the Bass Lab. The lab closed in 1944 following the death of Mr. Bass and rationing during World War II, but its closure led to the creation of the Cape Haze Marine Laboratory, which would eventually move north to Sarasota and be re-named as the Mote Marine Laboratory.
The BBL originally spanned a ten acre property on nearby New Point Comfort Rd. in Englewood, but the Cookie House was relocated to Cedar Point in 2006 for preservation when developers bought the land, and it is now the last remaining structure left of the Bass Lab
