Gateway offers several ways to spend your stay: paved walking trails in Linear Park, soccer facilities and golf. The park has more than two miles of paved trails, while The Club at Gateway has an 18-hole championship course. If you are considering Gateway as a destination, you can first decide whether walking, soccer or golf will shape your stay.
Walking Trails and Access to Linear Park
Gateway has several miles of jogging, walking and biking trails. Linear Park has more than two miles of paved walking trails. These details provide guidance on different ways to get active, as well as a specific length for the park trails. Parking for Linear Park is available at the Sherman Soccer Complex; a marked pedestrian crossing provides access to the park.
Soccer Facilities and Dog Park
The Sherman Soccer Complex has four regulation-size soccer fields and one junior soccer field. Gateway’s Member-Only Dog Park is located directly next to the complex. This approximately one-acre dog park is designated for off-leash use; access is restricted to members. The membership requirement is important to keep in mind if you plan to visit the dog park.
The Gateway Soccer Complex is another facility, with a playground and restrooms. When planning your visit, pay attention to the names of the respective facilities: the dog park is located next to the Sherman Soccer Complex, while the playground and restrooms are listed for the Gateway Soccer Complex.
Golf and Gateway Commons Pool
The Club at Gateway has an 18-hole championship course. From the No. 1 men’s tee, the course measures 6,981 yards. These details help you consider the golf course as a distinct focus for your stay; the soccer fields and walking trails offer other ways to spend your free time.
A fee schedule adopted on June 6, 2024, listed an annual pass for people who do not live in Gateway for the Gateway Commons Pool. Check access arrangements before your trip. This keeps the annual pass as a planning option separate from the other recreational activities, without assuming current access requirements.
Location and Getting Around
Gateway is just off Interstate 75, between Daniels Parkway and Colonial Boulevard. Southwest Florida International Airport is a short distance from Gateway. As airport operations and routes can change, it is a good idea to check your route before traveling. Gateway is a master-planned community covering more than 3,000 acres. This figure describes the community as a whole and complements the information about the individual named facilities.
Brewing History and Taproom
Lee County’s brewing history includes Fort Myers Brewing Company, which opened in 2013 as the county’s first microbrewery. The company has a taproom. Food trucks are on-site seven days a week, and live music and special events are held regularly. As the schedule may change, check event dates for a specific visit.
When searching for hotels in Gateway, it helps to decide on your travel focus beforehand: walking trails, soccer, golf or an interest in local brewing history. This makes it easier to assess the destination based on the activities that matter to you during your stay.
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