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A Rare Tropical Paradise

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When renowned golf course designer Arthur Hills first toured the property, he called it "a rare, tropical enclave; really a paradise." Over the years, Wilderness Country Club has maintained that distinction through a commitment to the long-term protection of endangered species and the local environment.

Situated on 200 forested acres on the east side of Goodlette-Frank Road, just north of Golden Gate Parkway, Wilderness was developed with the natural environment in mind. Each low-profile condominium building was carefully sited to offer long sweeping views of the golf course fairways, trees, sparkling lakes and other native plants. More than 80 species of birds and other wildlife have been documented within the community, which has been certified since 1999 as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

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About the Naples Area

Enjoy all of the luxury and beauty of a vacation destination that includes all of the necessities of home. Escape to the sugary white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, play on the championship golf course, enjoy exquisite dining, unique shopping and much more.

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Wilderness in the News

Wilderness Country Club, a groundbreaking residential development that holds the honor as the first private, gated golf course community with a mandatory membership built in Naples.

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A Journey Through Time Discover Our History
1957
1944

Edward H. Frank purchases 420 acres of land where he and is wife Katie raise a family of four and build a gentleman's ranch where roughly 50 head of cattle graze along-side horses, pigs, goats, alligators, pheasants, swans and other animals.

1951
1951 & 1953

Two movies are filmed on the property. Gary Cooper stars in the Florida western "Distant Drums," and two years later, Steve Cochran and Carole Mathews headline "Shark River."

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1957

Ed Frank sells 200 acres of land which results in the creation of the Hole In The Wall golf course. The Frank family moves their animals to the remaining 220 acres where two homesteads already exist.

1973
1973

With an expanding family and less interest in maintaining the ranch, the Frank family agrees to lease the remaining 220 acres of their property to allow the construction of another golf course within a residential community.

1974
1974

Wilderness Country Club is officially founded and becomes the first gated community in Naples.

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1975

The Wilderness Golf Course grand opening takes place on January 1, 1975. Once completed there will be 300 condominiums in 26 two- and three-story buildings offering beautiful views of the course.

2013
2013

Frank Park was established in 2013 as a dedication to the Frank family. Today the park features nearly two dozen specimen trees, four Har-Tru bocce courts, a regulation size croquet court, a dog park and herb and vegetable gardens.

2019

Wilderness Country Club hosts USGA Senior Open Sectional Qualifier featuring 84 of the area's top senior golf professionals and amateurs competing for a spot in the U.S. Senior Open Championship.  

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Naples, FL 34105
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