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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
The Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced “slew”) is a 2,500 acre wetland in Fort Myers, Florida, that measures approximately 9 miles long and 1/3 mile wide. This linear ecosystem is home to a diverse population of plants and animals, including a few considered to be endangered. The Slough also serves as a corridor for wildlife by providing a safe route of travel.
The Slough is a natural drainage-way, collecting runoff water from a 33 square-mile watershed area during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall. During the wet season (June through October), a depth of 2 to 3 feet of water makes the Slough comparable to a wide, shallow stream. This fresh water flows southwest through the Slough and empties into the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.
Trail Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week- Dawn to Dusk
Interpretive Center Hours
November – April
Tues - Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May – October
Tues - Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Facility Features
• 11,000-square-foot Interpretive Center, LeeCounty Parks & Recreation’s first certified green building
• Fully accessible, 1.2 mile long boardwalk trail
• Seating enclaves, shelters, observation decks and a photo blind
• Amphitheater
• Guided walks (see times below)
• Educational displays and “Explorer’s Companion” self-guided trail brochures
• Picnic areas, restrooms and water fountain
Parking Fee
You do not have to pay for admittance to the park. However, your vehicle parking fee of $1 an hour or a maximum of $5.00 per stay is used for maintenance and programming for the preserve.
Guided Walk Schedule
January-March:
Daily - 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
May-October:
Wednesdays only - 9:30 a.m.
April, November and December:
Daily - 9:30 a.m.
Distance from Tropical Palms Villa
13 milesApproximate Driving Time
27 minutesContact Info
General InformationOffice Phone: (239) 533-7550
Fax: (239) 936-2543
Address
7751 Penzance Blvd.,
Fort Myers, Florida
Group Tours and ProgramsFor reservations for group tours and programs, contact Heather Gienapp, Program Specialist, at:
Telephone: (239) 533-7556
Email:
hgienapp@leegov.com