Charming Homes, Family-Friendly Lifestyle
Ave Maria, a thriving little town in the heart of one of Florida's most popular areas, is home to Emerson Park at Ave Maria. Pulte Homes' Emerson Park is highly sought after by families looking for an exemplary school district, world-class amenities, and homes of outstanding quality. As a resident of this southwest Florida community, you'll have access to great shopping, fine and casual dining, and a variety of recreation.
- Shape Up at the Southern Fitness Center
- Get fit at the North Community Center
- Get into the swim!
- Game on at the North Park
- Enjoy the South Park
- Take a swing at the tennis center
- Shopping at La Piazza
Shape Up at the Southern Fitness Center
As a resident of Emerson Park at Ave Maria, you can become a member of the Southern Fitness Center, complete with an indoor pool, aerobics studio, weight and cardiovascular equipment, and just about everything else you need to get in shape.
- Indoor pool
- Aerobics studio
- Weights
- Cardio equipment
- Massage room
Get fit at the North Community Center
As a resident of Ave Maria, you can join the North Community Center, complete with an indoor basketball court, spinning and aerobics studio, weight and cardiovascular equipment, and just about everything else you need to get in shape.
- Indoor basketball court
- Cardio exercise room
- Weights and strength studio
- Spinning and aerobics studio
- Short-term day care
- Multi-purpose rooms
- Lockers and restrooms
Get into the swim!
Ave Maria has a beautiful water park that all ages will enjoy. Come and enjoy the fitness and resort pool, two towering waterslides, water aerobics or sand volleyball. A membership is required.
- Fitness and resort pool
- Beachside entry
- Cascading spa
- Water volleyball and water aerobics areas
- Four 25-meter lap lanes
- Interactive play features
- Kid's pool
- Enclosed tube waterslide
- Open waterslide
- Sand volleyball court
Game on at the North Park
Along the northern edge of Ave Maria, you'll discover the exciting North Park. Have a picnic, shoot some hoops, score a goal, hit a home run and enjoy the great outdoors.
- Soccer fields
- Softball Fields
- Basketball Courts
- Tot lot playground
- Picnic Pavilions
- Concession Stand and Restrooms
Enjoy the South Park
One of the things you’ll notice when you drive through Emerson Park at Ave Maria are the beautiful fun-filled parks, bocce ball courts, softball field, and dog park—designed for your family’s enjoyment all year.
- Softball Field
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Pickle Ball Courts
- Amphitheatre
- Dog Park
- Picnic Pavillions
- Concession and Restroom Facility
Take a swing at the tennis center
Perfect your backhand on one of the 16 Har Tru tennis courts at the Ave Maria tennis center or watch the pros take a swing on the championship court while you sip lemonade from the stadium seating. Ave Maria residents will enjoy the world-class facility featuring tennis lessons, a Pro Shop and more!
- Tennis courts
- Championship court with stadium seating
- Pro shop
- Tennis pro on staff
Shopping at La Piazza
As a resident of Ave Maria you'll enjoy La Piazza - a vibrant town center lined with restaurants, boutiques, a grocery store and more! So go ahead and take a stroll, meet your neighbors and enjoy the sounds of melodic fountains, music and attractions.
- Shopping
About the Area
Ave Maria is a growing community centered around the nationally-acclaimed Ave Maria University. With lots of local parks, golf, and the beautiful Florida beaches of Naples and Bonita Springs less than an hour's drive away, Ave Maria is an excellent location for you.
Worship
There are many places to worship in Southwest Florida. Please check local listings for details.
Shopping
Coastland Center with over 150 retailers. Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay with 60 unique shops. The boutiques and galleries of Fifth Avenue South. Coconut Point, with over 1.7 million square feet of retail. Miromar Outlets, with over 120 top designer brands. And the specialty stores of Gulf Coast Town Center. What are you waiting for?
Recreation
You'll have a hard time running out of things to do in the southwest Florida area. There are many activities at many popular locations: North Collier Regional Park, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, Veterans Community Park, Vanderbilt Beach Park, Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park, Naples Beach and Fishing Pier, plus Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Medical
North Collier Hospital, Naples Community Hospital, Bonita Community Health Center, HealthPark Medical Center, and Naples Urgent Care are some of the hospitals available in Collier County and in the Lee County health system.
Culture
The southwest Florida area is rich in cultural choices, whether it's music, opera, symphony, or a rock concert. And there are many venues, such as Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Naples Dinner Theatre, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Southwest Florida Symphony, Germain Arena, and Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
Transportation
Whether you're heading out of town or have guests coming to visit you, there are many modes of transportation available in southwest Florida. Southwest Florida International Airport, Naples Municipal Airport, Sea Key West Shuttle, Collier Area Transit (CAT), Lee Tran, Greyhound, and Amtrak all serve the area.
Schools
Ave Maria University is located here for higher education opportunities. The District School Board of Collier County offers education through Estates Elementary School, Corkscrew Middle School, and Palmetto Ridge High School.
Please call 239-304-7600 to ask a sales associate about homes available now.
Directions
From I-75 (Naples/Ft. Myers):
- Take exit 111, and travel east on Immokalee Road for approximately 9 miles
- Turn right onto Oil Well Road/CR 858 (gas station on the right) and travel approximately 8 miles
- Turn left into the entrance of Ave Maria and travel north on Ave Maria Boulevard
- Follow signage to Ave Maria Sales and Information Center
From I-75 (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale):
- Take exit 80 and travel north on SR 29 for approximately 10 miles
- Turn left on Oil Well Road/CR 858 and travel west approximately 5 miles
- Turn right into the entrance of Ave Maria and travel north on Ave Maria Blvd
- Follow signage to Ave Maria Sales and Information Center
































