Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a not-for-profit advocacy and support organization committed to preserving, protecting and promoting Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for future generations through education and community partnerships, working together with Lee County and South Florida Water Management District.
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a critical wetland system having positive value in inspiring and educating its visitors about wetlands and their roles in preserving the environment and local quality of life. Friends’ vision is to maintain the Preserve’s positive community influence in perpetuity.
The Slough ( pronounced: slew )
7751 Penzance Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,500 acres of wetland ecosystem with a Boardwalk trail and Interpretive Center. The cypress slough catches and slowly filters rainwater on its way towards Estero Bay. A myriad of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough year-round. Others, like migrating birds and butterflies, use the Slough as a feeding area or a winter home.
The Friends : The Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a not-for-profit advocacy and support organization committed to preserving, protecting and promoting Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for future generations.
The Boardwalk
Hours: Dawn to Dusk, every day unless noted on the link below.
Boardwalk
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is managed by the Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation. For the most up-to-date information and programs, visit the Parks & Recreation web site at www.leegov.com/parks to learn more about it!
Pets are not allowed.
Guided Walk Schedule
January-March:
Daily – 9:30 am
May-October:
Wednesdays – 9:30am
April, November and December:
Daily – 9:30am
NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes early to register at the boardwalk entrance.
The Interpretive Center
Front Desk: 239-533-7550
Interpretive Center:
Open Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Admission is free with paid parking fee.
Parking Fee:
$1 an hour or a maximum of $5.00/stay
The Friends Corner nature store is open intermittently.
