The Yacht Club Community Park is located directly on the Caloosahatchee River in a beautifully landscaped setting. The public beach offers visitors 634 feet of pristine beach with picnic shelters, BBQ grills, restrooms, fishing pier, playground area and restaurant. Other on site amenities include free racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, and public boat ramp.
The main Yacht Club building was built in 1960 and is one of the original landmarks of the city. Our ballroom is a popular rental spot for weddings, private parties, club meetings, and business seminars. An enclosed beach pavilion is also available for more casual events.
Classes and programs designed to appeal to people of different ages, interests and skills are offered throughout the year, from dancing to fishing, gardening and cooking. Cruises aboard the beautiful 51 foot "Cookie Cutter" luxury yacht leave from the Yacht Basin on a regular basis. Join us the first Wednesday of every month for our "Sunset Celebration on the Pier", featuring arts and crafts vendors, live music, performers, food from KC's Riverstop Restaurant and our gorgeous Florida sunsets. Please call 574-0806 for more information on rentals, classes, cruises or programs.
The City of Cape Coral is well known for its’ abundance of canals and waterfront access to the Caloosahatchee River leading to the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, boaters may launch their vessels at boat ramps located at Horton Park or Yacht Club Community Park to access the Caloosahatchee River directly. City freshwater canals and lakes may be accessed via the BMX Strausser boat ramp. The Burnt Store boat ramp also provides access to the Gulf of Mexico via Ceitus Boat Lift.
Horton Park is located at ICW Marker 60 on the Caloosahatchee River just south of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. The park offers a scenic view of the river with picnic areas and restrooms. From land, it is located east of Del Prado Boulevard on Everest Parkway at 2600 SE 26th Place.
The BMX Strausser boat ramp located at SW 7th Court and 15th Street can be used to access Lake Kennedy and Lake Saratoga as well as numerous fresh water canals where bass fishing is popular. There is parking for up to 20 vehicles plus trailers.
Burnt Store Boat Ramp is located on the North Spreader Waterway at 230 Burnt Store Road South. This ramp can be used to access Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbour, and the Gulf of Mexico through the use of a boat lift. The Ceitus Boat Lift provides Gulf access. It is operated by the City and is open from 6:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. seven days a week. The Lift can handle vessels up to 15,000 lbs. For more information, please contact 239-574-0809 or 239-282-2386.
Throughout the year, the Special Events Division of the Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department produces a variety of programs, classes and events for the citizens of Cape Coral and surrounding communities. From smooth jazz by nationally known artists to boat-a-longs and bike rides, we offer great fun, food and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Plan to join us at some of these great upcoming events.