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{{short description|State park in Florida, United States}} |
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| name = Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
| name = Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
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| map = Florida |
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| photo = Delnor-Wiggins SP beach01.jpg |
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| location = [[Collier County, Florida]], [[United States|USA]] |
| location = [[Collier County, Florida]], [[United States|USA]] |
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| nearest_city = [[Naples, Florida]] |
| nearest_city = [[Naples, Florida]] |
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| established = 1976 |
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'''Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park''' is a [[Florida State Parks|Florida |
'''Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park''' is a [[Florida State Parks|Florida state park]] located on a [[barrier island]] on Florida's southwest coast near [[Naples, Florida]], 6 miles west of [[Interstate 75 in Florida|I-75]] in [[North Naples, Florida|North Naples]]. The Cocohatchee River and the [[Gulf of Mexico]] are accessible from the park, which contains a hard-bottom [[reef]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The early record of this area begins in the late 1800s with Joe Wiggins, for whom the park is named |
The early record of this area begins in the late 1800s with Joe Wiggins, for whom the park is named. He ran a trading post where he traded goods with Seminole Indians and settlers. Decades later, in 1964, Collier County acquired the land through the help of Lester J. and [[Dellora A. Norris]]. This is where the name Delnor comes from; the first three letters of Dellora and the first three letters of Norris. In 1970, the state of Florida purchased the land from Collier County for a state park, which opened in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park History|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/history|website=Florida State Parks|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
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==Fauna== |
==Fauna== |
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Among the wildlife of the park are [[bald eagle]]s, [[osprey]]s, [[owl]]s, [[loggerhead sea turtles]], West Indian [[manatee]]s and migratory [[shorebirds]]. The endangered gopher tortoise can also be found there. It is the only tortoise found east of the Mississippi River.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
Among the wildlife of the park are [[bald eagle]]s, [[osprey]]s, [[owl]]s, [[loggerhead sea turtles]], West Indian [[manatee]]s, and migratory [[shorebirds]]. The endangered gopher tortoise can also be found there. It is the only tortoise found east of the Mississippi River.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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==Recreational |
==Recreational activities== |
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Activities include [[fishing]], [[sunbathing]], [[human swimming|swimming]], [[paddleboarding]], boating, [[geocaching]], [[hiking]] and nature viewing. Visitors can also [[scuba dive]], [[Snorkeling|snorkel]], [[kayak]], and [[picnic]]. A [[fishing license]] is required to fish at the park in some areas. Weddings can also be held there.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Experiences & Amenities|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/experiences-amenities|website=Florida State Parks|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
Activities include [[fishing]], [[sunbathing]], [[human swimming|swimming]], [[paddleboarding]], boating, [[geocaching]], [[hiking]], and nature viewing. Visitors can also [[scuba dive]], [[Snorkeling|snorkel]], [[kayak]], and [[picnic]]. A [[fishing license]] is required to fish at the park in some areas. Weddings can also be held there.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Experiences & Amenities|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/experiences-amenities|website=Florida State Parks|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
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== Amenities == |
== Amenities == |
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Amenities include [[beach]]es, boat ramps, boardwalks, observation decks, picnic areas and a pavilion that has 10 tables |
Amenities include [[beach]]es, boat ramps, boardwalks, observation decks, picnic areas, and a pavilion that has 10 tables and several grills, and can hold 100 people. Also, a concession stand is present.<ref name=":0"/> |
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==Notable Changes== |
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Due to repeated damage from Hurricanes, in late October 2024, it was decided that Delnor-Wiggins Pass state park would be converted into section 8 housing. |
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==Hours and fees== |
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Florida state parks are open between dawn and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Admission is $6 per vehicle, and $5 to use the boat ramp, in addition to the admission fee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hours & Fees|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/hours-fees|website=Florida State Parks|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
Florida state parks are open between dawn and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Admission is $6 per vehicle, and $5 to use the boat ramp, in addition to the admission fee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hours & Fees|url=https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park/hours-fees|website=Florida State Parks|language=en|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/delnorwiggins/default.cfm Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks] |
* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/delnorwiggins/default.cfm Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks] |
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* [http://www.abfla.com/parks/DelnorWiggins/delnorwiggins.html Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area] at [http://www.abfla.com Absolutely Florida] |
* [http://www.abfla.com/parks/DelnorWiggins/delnorwiggins.html Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area] at [http://www.abfla.com Absolutely Florida] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183429/http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=FLSPDWPA&CU_ID=1 Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area] at Wildernet |
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{{Protected areas of Florida}} |
{{Protected areas of Florida}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 8 November 2024
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| Location | Collier County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Naples, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26°16′52″N 81°49′41″W / 26.28111°N 81.82806°W |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida State Park |
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is a Florida state park located on a barrier island on Florida's southwest coast near Naples, Florida, 6 miles west of I-75 in North Naples. The Cocohatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico are accessible from the park, which contains a hard-bottom reef.
History
[edit]The early record of this area begins in the late 1800s with Joe Wiggins, for whom the park is named. He ran a trading post where he traded goods with Seminole Indians and settlers. Decades later, in 1964, Collier County acquired the land through the help of Lester J. and Dellora A. Norris. This is where the name Delnor comes from; the first three letters of Dellora and the first three letters of Norris. In 1970, the state of Florida purchased the land from Collier County for a state park, which opened in 1976.[1]
Fauna
[edit]Among the wildlife of the park are bald eagles, ospreys, owls, loggerhead sea turtles, West Indian manatees, and migratory shorebirds. The endangered gopher tortoise can also be found there. It is the only tortoise found east of the Mississippi River.[citation needed]
Recreational activities
[edit]Activities include fishing, sunbathing, swimming, paddleboarding, boating, geocaching, hiking, and nature viewing. Visitors can also scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, and picnic. A fishing license is required to fish at the park in some areas. Weddings can also be held there.[2]
Amenities
[edit]Amenities include beaches, boat ramps, boardwalks, observation decks, picnic areas, and a pavilion that has 10 tables and several grills, and can hold 100 people. Also, a concession stand is present.[2]
Notable Changes
[edit]Due to repeated damage from Hurricanes, in late October 2024, it was decided that Delnor-Wiggins Pass state park would be converted into section 8 housing.
Hours and fees
[edit]Florida state parks are open between dawn and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Admission is $6 per vehicle, and $5 to use the boat ramp, in addition to the admission fee.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park History". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Experiences & Amenities". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Hours & Fees". Florida State Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
External links
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Media related to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park at Florida State Parks
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area at Absolutely Florida
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area at Wildernet
