Is Lely Country Club safe?
Naples, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lely Country Club as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lely Country Club
“Go. Lely Country Club is a peaceful, well-maintained golf community in East Naples that is exceptionally safe for visitors and residents alike. While primarily residential with minimal commercial activity inside the neighborhood proper, it provides a quiet base close to Naples attractions with virtually no violent crime.”
About the area
Lely Country Club is an established suburban community framed by mature landscaping, winding residential streets, and golf fairways. It caters heavily to retirees, seasonal residents, and families seeking quiet surroundings just a short drive from downtown Naples and Marco Island.
- Golf Community
- Quiet & Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Lely Country Club
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share program, but the low-speed interior residential roads are comfortable for cycling; major perimeter roads have painted bike lanes or sidewalks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are significantly below state and national averages.
- High median household incomes and a strong homeownership base support well-maintained properties.
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets ideal for casual morning walks and jogging.
- Convenient driving access to nearby shopping centers, dining corridors, and Gulf beaches.
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with almost no commercial amenities located directly within walking distance.
- Seasonal traffic congestion on nearby main thoroughfares like US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Rattlesnake Hammock Road.
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential loops at night.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within Lely Country Club. Occasional individuals may be observed near major commercial intersections along US-41 well outside the residential enclave.
What Lely Country Club is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs, jogging, or heading out for early golf tee times.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and safe, with light neighborhood traffic consisting mostly of resident vehicles and delivery vans.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and tranquil as residents return home; streets are safe for evening strolls although interior lighting is subdued.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular traffic and minimal safety risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Collier Area Transit (CAT) operates local bus routes (such as Route 13 and Route 24) along nearby arterials like Tamiami Trail East and Rattlesnake Hammock Road, but no public transit runs through the interior neighborhood streets.
Parking is ample and free throughout the area, primarily via private residential driveways, condominium parking lots, and designated club parking.
Things to do in Lely Country Club
- Play a round of golf at nearby courses such as Hibiscus Golf Club or Lely Resort Golf & Country Club.
- Take a scenic nature walk or birdwatch along the lakes and tree-lined avenues of the community.
- Visit the nearby Naples Botanical Garden located just a few miles west along Bayshore Cultural District.
Local favorites
- Hibiscus Golf Club · Public Golf Course · 4.2★ (380)An 18-hole public golf course adjacent to the neighborhood offering wide fairways and a relaxed clubhouse.
- Foxboro Sports Tavern · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (1150)Popular local tavern nearby serving classic pub fare, wings, and craft beers with ample TV screens.
- Taqueria San Julian · Mexican Restaurant · 4.7★ (1620)Renowned casual spot just west of the neighborhood known for authentic street tacos and fresh salsas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.