Title: Gilchrist Park in Downtown Punta Gorda - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Gilchrist Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Gilchrist-Park-Hotels.0-l6128518-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Gilchrist Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gilchrist-Park.d6128518.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Punta Gorda Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Punta-Gorda.d939438643798708224.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gilchrist Park Tours and Activities ![Statue of Juan Ponce de Leon (1460?-1521), who was a Spanish explorer and soldier who was the first European to set foot in Florida. He also established the oldest European settlement in Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream (a current in the Atlantic Ocean). Ponce de Leon was searching for the legendary fountain of youth and other riches. #LikeALocal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128518/f238d0e9-58d4-4237-a38c-144e8cc99a25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Statue of Juan Ponce de Leon (1460?-1521), who was a Spanish explorer and soldier who was the first European to set foot in Florida. He also established the oldest European settlement in Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream (a current in the Atlantic Ocean). Ponce de Leon was searching for the legendary fountain of youth and other riches. #LikeALocal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128518/f238d0e9-58d4-4237-a38c-144e8cc99a25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ponce de Léon statue.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128518/17d9f01b-f512-4a3c-9b05-a2de8a885476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda Florida. Beautiful walks and scenery. #Waterlust #TroveronTuesday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128518/a9417266-c311-4b3e-9d73-5fdb3aee3457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gilchrist Park Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Gilchrist Park Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101510000/101505800/101505781/cc4728b2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton CA $1,010 per person May 16 - May 20 just found Roundtrip non-stop flight included Detroit (DTW) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,993 reviews) The property is beautiful! Both pools are nice and relaxing. The big pool has plenty of seating with wait staff coming around to take your order. Every staff member we spoke with were so nice and welcoming. They also have a lot of food options right on the property. Our room was very spacious and clean. I highly recommend this property. Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 ![Rotonda West Private Pool House 7 Miles From Gulf Beaches 3 Bedroom Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123110000/123103300/123103286/w1919h1263x1y1-ee211984_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Rotonda West Private Pool House 7 Miles From Gulf Beaches 3 Bedroom Home Pebble Beach CA $1,823 per person Apr 12 - Apr 17 found 4 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) No reviews ### Popular places to visit ![Peace River not far from Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda, Florida.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558039117/f166b1bf-aa91-4ab1-b6f4-19dee69319b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fishermen's Village You can do some window-shopping at Fishermen's Village during your stay in Punta Gorda. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Fishermens-Village-Punta-Gorda-Isles.d553248621558039117.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dramatic red sunset viewed from Bayshore Waterfront Park, New Jersey featuring fishing pier on the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621593240879/23667d16-4cc3-46bb-acc9-9d66ab2f2765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bayshore Park Fishing Pier After visiting Bayshore Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Charlotte Harbor. Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful sunsets in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bayshore-Park-Fishing-Pier-Punta-Gorda.d553248621593240879.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful view at Ponce De Leon Park In Punta Gorda Florida. #OnTheRoad #Waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976420425/66a411a9-4793-4c2b-9dc4-10bffb1cf9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponce de Leon Park Explore the great outdoors at Ponce de Leon Park, a lovely green space in Punta Gorda. [](https://expedia.ca/Ponce-De-Leon-Park-Punta-Gorda-Isles.d940723052738936832.Vacation-Attraction) ![ peace river at Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6184335/a32e959b-ce2d-478a-b3ad-9cf250534bb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Charlotte Beach Park Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Port Charlotte Beach Park during your travels in Port Charlotte? Wander the waterfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Charlotte-Beach-Park-Port-Charlotte.d6184335.Vacation-Attraction) #### A. C. Freeman House You can find out about the history of Punta Gorda with a trip to A. C. Freeman House. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/A-C-Freeman-House-Historic-District.d553248621561884426.Vacation-Attraction) #### Punta Gorda History Park You can find out about the history of Punta Gorda with a trip to Punta Gorda History Park. Wander the waterfront or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area. 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