valencia trails

Valencia Trails is an established 55+ gated community in North Naples, located off Immokalee Road east of Collier Boulevard. Developed by GL Homes, the community includes approximately 850 single-family homes surrounded by lakes, preserves, landscaped streets and an extensive network of walking and biking trails. Residences are predominantly single-story and offer attached garages and private outdoor living spaces, with many homes featuring swimming pools and lake, preserve or landscaped views. The community was designed with lower-maintenance ownership in mind, allowing residents to spend more time enjoying the recreational and social opportunities that define the Valencia Trails lifestyle.

At the center of the community is an approximately 43,000-square-foot clubhouse and expansive recreation complex offering resort-style swimming, fitness and wellness facilities, tennis, pickleball, bocce, dining, entertainment and numerous spaces dedicated to clubs, hobbies and social activities. Valencia Trails also incorporates miles of landscaped walking and biking trails throughout the neighborhood, making outdoor recreation part of the community beyond the central amenity campus. A full-time lifestyle staff coordinates entertainment, clubs, classes and activities, while the absence of a golf course allows Valencia Trails to provide an extensive private-club-style experience without requiring residents to maintain a separate golf membership.

Why People Like the Valencia Trails Community

• 55+ Active-Adult Lifestyle: Valencia Trails was specifically designed around recreation, wellness, social activities and opportunities for residents to connect with one another.

• Approximately 43,000-Square-Foot Clubhouse: The clubhouse provides extensive dining, fitness, entertainment, hobby and gathering spaces at the center of the community.

• Single-Family Homes: Valencia Trails consists of detached single-family residences, predominantly offering single-story living.

• Resort-Style Aquatic Complex: Multiple swimming environments provide opportunities for relaxation, exercise and socializing.

• Extensive Racquet Facilities: Tennis, pickleball and bocce are significant parts of the recreational lifestyle, with dedicated courts and organized programming.

• Walking and Biking Trails: Miles of landscaped trails wind through the community's lakes, preserves and residential areas.

• On-Site Dining and Entertainment: Residents can enjoy dining, a bar, shows, events and other social activities without leaving the community.

• No CDD: Valencia Trails does not have a Community Development District assessment, an important consideration when comparing ownership costs among newer Southwest Florida communities.

What You Need to Know About Living in Valencia Trails

• Valencia Trails Is a 55+ Community: Age and occupancy requirements apply, so buyers should review the current provisions and understand how they apply to their household before purchasing.

• Valencia Trails Is Gated: The community has controlled access and is governed through a mandatory homeowners association.

• There Is a Mandatory HOA: Association assessments support the community amenities, common areas and various residential services. Buyers should review current fees, reserves, included services and governing documents.

• The Community Is Established: Valencia Trails is no longer primarily a developer-driven new-construction community, making resale condition, upgrades, hurricane protection, private pools and other owner improvements increasingly important when comparing properties.

• Homes Are Predominantly Single-Story: The community was designed around single-level living, which is an important distinction for buyers specifically seeking to avoid stairs.

• Association Services Reduce Some Maintenance: Landscaping and other services are provided through the association, although buyers should verify exactly what is included and what remains the homeowner's responsibility.

• There Is No Golf Course: Valencia Trails is designed around resort, fitness, racquet and social amenities rather than golf, and there is no mandatory golf or country club membership.

• Current Costs and Rules Should Be Verified: HOA assessments, age and occupancy requirements, maintenance responsibilities, leasing policies, pet restrictions and other association provisions can change and should be confirmed through current documents.