One of the best ways to experience Marco Island is by taking advantage of its great recreation opportunities. The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department and the Marco Island YMCA provide ample opportunities for inland fun including basketball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis... the list goes on and on. Check out the recreation areas listed below if you are in search of a fun place to play. Don't forget to check out the events taking place at each park -- they are sure to be a good time.

• Caxambas Park
  909 Collier Court, Marco Island
• Jane Hittler Park
  Intersection of Tigertail Court and N. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island
• Leigh Plummer Park
  Piedmont Circle, Marco Island
• Mackle Park
  1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island
• Marco Island Racquet Center
  1275 San Marco Road, Marco Island
• Marco Island YMCA
  101 Sandhill Street, Marco Island
• South Marco Beach
  Off of South Collier Blvd., Marco Island
• Tigertail Beach
  Northern side of Marco Island, Marco Island
• Tommie Barfield Elementary
  101 Kirkwood St., Marco Island
• Veterans' Memorial Park
  Intersection of N. Barfield Drive and N. Collier Boulevard, Marco Island
• Winterberry Park
  Winterberry Drive, Marco Island

If you're more interested in surfboards and sailboats than soccer balls and shuffleboard, check out our fishing and boating page.