This park is the busiest park in Naples florida , it is always full of residence and tourist , on a weekend you have to be at the gate by 8 am or you can forget getting in, this park used to be a no kite boarding zone but in the last year people have kited there and no one has kicked them out , even though kiters have not been thrown out this is not a beginners kiting or teaching spot ,there are too many obstacles close to shore trees, mangroves , boat traffic ,land fisherman ,lots of strong current and riptides . not a recomended kiteboarding spot.wind direction you need for this launching area, sse , s ,sw ,w, wnw, nw,

[*]showers- yes

[*] bathroom- yes

[*]food - yes- in short walking distance

[*]parking - yes - you need to pay

[*]launch down wind of public

[*]keep your distance from shore

[*]respect the right of way rules

[*]no teaching

[*]dont kite on the pass

[*]dont kite over fisherman lines[/list]

posted on line since 2004 - reviewed 2009

Ask local riders about local conditions, obstacles, riding restrictions & access issues, when you are riding at a new spot.

[*]Conversely, introduce yourself to people you don't know at your local spots. Make sure they are aware of local conditions, obstacles & riding restrictions.

[*]Get help launching & landing. Just ask. Self-launching and landing is for experts, and can go horribly wrong.

[*]You may be asked to stop flying your kite by local riders, or launch elsewhere.

[*]Don't learn to fly a large kite (inflatable or foil) on the beach. Launch your kite, and immediately head on to the water.

[*]Avoid flying and riding in marked swimming areas. Not only will you likely be ticketed or fined, riding in marked swimming areas jeopardizes access for everyone

[*]Stay away from crowded beaches that are full of non-kiters. This is especially true during "beach season". Come back in the spring or fall, when it's less crowded-