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Unit Name: Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park<br />

Acres: 166.00 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the most popular seashore destinations in Naples, the park’s beach is popular for<br />

sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling and picnicking. Fishing at the beach along<br />

Wiggins Pass is another popular activity. Kayakers can enjoy paddling through estuaries and scuba<br />

divers can explore the hard bottom reef in the Gulf. The park provides 5 developed picnic areas, a<br />

boat ramp and an observation tower.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Coordinated with Collier County on Wiggins Pass dredging project to minimize impacts to park<br />

resources.<br />

Capital Improvements<br />

• Renovated boat ramp.<br />

• Renovation <strong>of</strong> 6 bathhouses to meet ADA codes.<br />

• Installed ADA chair lift at boat ramp.<br />

• Davis Productivity award for implementation <strong>of</strong> new phone system.<br />

Other<br />

• Added 30 acres <strong>of</strong> submerged land on Gulf <strong>of</strong> Mexico to leased area.<br />

179<br />

2009

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