Gilchrist Park

Category: Park in Punta Gorda, Florida

Address: 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, USA

Phone: +19415753324

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Gary A

Sep 13, 2022

Pick a ball and tennis courts. Great walking location. Fresh and new looking to the eye. This park is Very pleasant to visit

Brian Hockley

Sep 11, 2022

Nice place for a walk or morning run

Mark Matthews

Sep 10, 2022

Amazing park. 2 mile river walk/bike way, 2 piers to fish, central gazebo for events,playground,covered picnic tables and grills, bars/restaurants with abundant free parking. An unknown FL gem.

Stan Ragan

Sep 7, 2022

Very Nice place to walk!

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Questions & Answers

What is the parking situation

Robbie Murphy | Sep 13, 2018
Dorothy Sharpe | Sep 13, 2018

Lots, streetwise.

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Are there public bathrooms at Ghilchrist Park?

Meg Callahan | Sep 12, 2021
Latanya Anderson | Sep 12, 2021

Yes.. I believe I saw a bathroom facility

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Are dogs allowed?

Mark West | Sep 13, 2019
Debra Carandante | Sep 13, 2019

It's an awesome place they have to be on a leash

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Just wondered if Joyce, Dale a fiddle player,Dan who plays guitar and the others will be at the park in May. We will be coming this year,my sisters,brother and I from Indiana and Michigan. The Thursday after mother's day we hope to see everyone.

Cheryl Yagelski | Sep 13, 2018
Deserie D'Alessandro | Sep 13, 2018

I've been living in this beautiful town for five years. I visit Gilchrist Park often but I've never seen them I will ask around though and post anything I find out. Glad you're visiting this little slice of paradise

Are the tennis courts lit at night?

Myra Kronbach | Sep 12, 2020
Noel Manlunas | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, close to the kids playground

Can we fish there?

Gabriel Jr | Sep 13, 2019
jersey kid | Sep 13, 2019

I've never fished there personally. But I see alot of regulars that fish there.so yes Gabriel you can fish there oh bring mosquito spray lol you'll need it.good day.

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Can we throw birthday party for small children

Shykhia Ruchani victoria walker | Sep 13, 2018
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Make sure to call and reserve a spot!

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Is there an easter service at gilchrest?

Kristin Streit | May 15, 2022
Bill Zimo | May 15, 2022

Scared Heart Catholic Church has a mass at 7am at Ponce de Leon Park

What is the status for daily pickleball?

Colleen Kichak | Mar 16, 2022
mclaine thomas | Mar 16, 2022

I don't know, I was on vacation. We took the dogs to the park.

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Are there electrical outlets in the Pavillions?

Nancy Staub | Sep 12, 2021
gary mills | Sep 12, 2021

Yes

Do they allow dogs in this place?

Veronica Noria | Sep 12, 2021
John Bolton | Sep 12, 2021

Yup

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Is there an outdoor hockey rink here? If not does anyone know where I can find one?

Tommy Klausing | Sep 12, 2020
Thomas Farthing | Sep 12, 2020

No, doubt you'll find one in Florida lol

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We love this park and stop by when we meet friends in the area. Is this park open? It looked like there was construction going on the last time we drove by.

leighann worthen | Sep 12, 2020
Tom Spencer (Tom Spencer) | Sep 12, 2020

Most of the park is open. They are adding to the harbor walk feature right now.

How bad are mosquitoes during mornings this time of year?

George Mitchell | Sep 12, 2020
John Aspiolea | Sep 12, 2020

Right now, not bad. But rainy season just started. They can be rough.

Is there a guitar army on Tuesday night in gilcrest park Punta Gorda florida

Kathleen Mitchell | Sep 13, 2019
Wilson Yerk | Sep 13, 2019

Thursday night

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How is swimming there?

my songs | Sep 13, 2019
Thomas Moore | Sep 13, 2019

Definitely not an activity for this park. I would hit the beaches for a swim. Ft. Myers if you head south. Englewood Beach to the west, and then Venice, and Siesta Key Beaches are North of Englewood. Otherwise, Port Charlotte Beach Complex has a pool, but I've not tested the waters. Have a good time, whatever you do!

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Do they still do music on tue and thur

COLLEEN LAFORD | Sep 13, 2019
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

They often do, but if not, it's a short walk to downtown. There's always something happening!

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How easy is it to access by people with disabilities

Lou Day | Sep 13, 2019
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Pretty easy for wheelchairs or walkers

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I want to play some pickleball I'm from Indiana. What time can I play in the AM?

Teresa Ludwig | Sep 13, 2019
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

If the sun is up, and the gates are open. Usually before 8am

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Do they still have music on Thursday nights?

geraldine keenan | Sep 13, 2019
Tom Harris | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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Are dogs allowes

James Masse y | Sep 13, 2019
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, but clean up and watch for your fellow partygoers

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Is there a splash pad?

Angela Silva | Sep 13, 2019
Tony Calzado | Sep 13, 2019

Hello angels. There isnt

Is the park still under construction?

Umm Hello | Sep 13, 2018
brooke miller | Sep 12, 2021

Yes it is still under construction

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Is the bathroom clean there

Shykhia Ruchani victoria walker | Sep 13, 2018
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, generally

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Is the fishing pier open

Nadine Mullaney | Sep 13, 2018
Pablo Gonzalez | Sep 13, 2018

No under reconstruction

Are they doing mucic on Tuesday and Thursday

COLLEEN LAFORD | Sep 13, 2018
Jodie Michelle Batten | Sep 13, 2018

March... 🤔 I would check with either Punta Gorda's Website or call their Parks and Recreation office for the correct info

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Is the park open daily or under construction now.

Linda Proud | Sep 13, 2018
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Definitely open

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Does anyone have a way of getting ahold of Joyce that plays and sing at the park. My 4 sister's and i come each year in May with our 86 yr. old mother to enjoy the music. Please help.

Mike Ruckman | Sep 13, 2018
Natalie Castaneda | Sep 13, 2018

You mean in gilcrest park. Yes they play music and have food

Are the musicians back at playing guitar,mandolin,banjo and fiddle players back? Joyce being one of them.

Cheryl Yagelski | Sep 13, 2018
Robert Ward | Sep 13, 2018

Dont know... Weather was pretty bad the last few days. Im out of town

Can we play pickle all at Gilchrist park when renovations are done?

Kathleen Burke | Sep 13, 2018
Kurt | Sep 12, 2020

Yes, there are plenty of players that enjoy the courts

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Is Gilchrist Park open for pickleball daily?

Lyn Shirley | Sep 13, 2018
Jodie Michelle Batten | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, exceptions being when they have been rented out for special events.

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