​Purchased by the State of Florida in the 1960's, Lee County Parks & Recreation entered into a lease on the site in 1989 with a management agreement to provide public recreational opportunities. Per the lease agreement with the State, the Park is managed, “only for the conservation and protection of natural and historical resources and resource-based, public outdoor recreation which is compatible with the conservation and protection of these public lands."

This park features 768 acres of pine flatwoods, scrub oak, cypress swamps, and oak hammocks. Crossing through them, you'll find over 20 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. The north side of the park is designated for mountain biking and horseback riding. The south side of the park has hiking trails, fishing pier, a floating dock, and the primitive campground. Primitive camping sites for families and groups are available, along with equestrian sites for people with horses. Kayaking and fishing are available along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. Covered pavilions are available for group use or special events.

Located along the Caloosahatchee River, it is an area rich in natural history. Calusa Indians are believed to be the first settlers here, followed by Seminole and early settlers of what is now known as Alva. Early studies have also found two archaeological sites within the park. The efforts of several community members from the Caloosa Saddle Club in 1985 were instrumental in convincing Lee County Commissioners to proceed with plans to develop a park. Along with other groups such as the Florida Mud Cutters Mountain Bike Club, volunteers were instrumental in the development of the trail system on the park's 400-acre North side. Caloosahatchee Regional Park opened on March 6, 1999 and to this day Lee County volunteers are instrumental in trail maintenance and campground management.

2017-2018 Fichter’s Creek Restoration Project provides ecosystem restoration and flood protection for neighboring areas through hydrologic and water quality improvements in Fichter’s Creek. This restoration project will also improve habitat value for native plants and animals at Caloosahatchee Regional Park. The purpose of this project is to improve the water quality within the creek system and to relieve some of the flooding that occurs within developed portions of the watershed. This will be accomplished by constructing wet and dry detention ponds, including control structures, within the Caloosahatchee Regional Park and creating a filter marsh in the existing manmade ditch. Attention will also be given to regrading the berm between the proposed filter marsh and Fichter's Creek Lane to the west, filling existing breaches, and reconstruction of existing berms to block breaches between the park, the creek, and the filter marsh. For more information, call CRP Supervisor James Eash at 239-694-0398