Punta Gorda Police say they have not gotten any complaints of sexual activity at Gilchrist Park, but patrol the area frequently.ĭana Coston of Cape Coral Police said their "Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics Unit monitors this type of activity and conducts periodic operations to apprehend criminal offenders and curtail criminal activity."įour in Your Corner's Lisa Greenberg reached out to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, but it was later in the work day and we have not heard back yet. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said they continue to patrol Flatwoods Environmental Park to keep it safe. "It's not something to be done in a public place at all," Freitag said. Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda was also listed. Judd Community Park in North Fort Myers was given four out of five stars.Ĭaloosahatchee Regional Park in Alva was given two stars. The Lee County Sheriff's Office was heavily patroling the area years ago because of reports of indecent exposure.
In 2014, Cape Coral Police arrested two men soliciting sex on the boardwalk.īunche Beach preserve was also listed as a hook up spot with three out of five stars. The site specifically lists the boardwalk at Rotary Park, giving it four out of five stars because it's private and discreet. Of course I wouldn't doubt it, but that's crazy," Freitag said. "I could imagine that because there's the trails and stuff down there. It has a playground, but also more hidden areas. Rotary Park in Cape Coral was also on the list. One man said it was a problem at Jaycee Park years ago, but not anymore. I can't believe that they would do that, at this park especially," Freitag said. "Well, that's kind of provocative," Vanwagoner said. The gave Jaycee Park one out of five stars, but implied the restrooms and pavilions as places to have sex. People do what they're going to do, but it shouldn't be in a public place like a family park," Vanwagoner said. Jaycee Park is listed on a site for cruising, which means searching in public places for sexual partners. She goes to the park multiple times a week. "Lots and lots of kids, puppies, families grilling out and having fun," Lauren Freitag said. They're joined by folks fishing, taking in the fresh air, and walking their dogs. "She likes to climb on everything," he said. Scott Vanwagoner said he goes to Jaycee Park in Cape Coral with his five-year-old daughter every Thursday.
Six other parks were also listed online as places to men to meet for sex. The site gave the park four stars and told visitors to back in the parking lot and make eye contact with a man to signal you're there for some action. This is the second arrest for this behavior in the last three weeks at Flatwoods Environmental Park in Punta Gorda.Ī Four in Your Corner investigation revealed the park is listed online as a hookup spot for men looking for sex. Busy late at night.SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - Seven southwest Florida parks are listed online as hot spots for men to meet to hook up.Īn Alva man was arrested for exposing himself to an undercover deputy and touching himself at a Charlotte County park. At the east corner of the park take the Overbrakerpad north through the tunnel under the train tracks then turn left and follow the path along the tracks. Barbara cemetery.įollow Haarlemmerweg west of Centraal Station or take tram or bus. During the day cruise between the Westerpark and the Sloterdijk along the railroad tracks behind the Begraafplaats St. In summer Westerpark is popular with Turks and Moroccans. Action takes place day and night (busier on sunny days), though cruising after dark is at your own risk. Though the park has, for decades, had a reputation as a cruising area for men looking for sex with men, a casual risk/benefit analysis fails to pass muster with even the gay community. This is the only place where cruising is officially recognised and tolerated, as indicated on signs. A recent spate of arrests at Fort Worth’s Gateway Park for public lewdness and indecent exposure has left some residents of Panther City scratching their heads. The activity has existed in England and Wales since at.
Clothing-optional sunbathing is allowed, and swimming in the lake is also possible. Gay cruising describes the act of searching about a public place in pursuit of a partner for sex. This recreational area gets crowded in the summer. Oeverlanden refers to the park area, and Nieuwe Meer is a small lake located just outside the city centre.
Perhaps the most popular cruising spot in Amsterdam. Head toward southeast corner of the park. To get there take the tram (line 3,7,9,10 and 14) and bus. This park gets cruisy after sunset as the park gets very dark, popular with local Arab guys. During the summer Nieuwe Meer is also a clothing-optional gay recreation area with lots of cruising in the bushes. Cruising takes place at Nieuwe Meer (Anton Schleperspad) day and night and Vondelpark (near Leidseplein) day and night, at the rose garden in the center of the park.There are no police checks in these areas so be careful about robbery and muggings.