Barkingham Dog Park

03/27/2025

Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day with us!

📆 April 10, 2025
📍 Hickey Creek Mitigation Park | 9 - 11 a.m. | Hike with a Biologist
📍 Pine Lake Preserve | 9 - 11 a.m. | Staff Led - Guided Hike

RSVP to [email protected]

03/26/2025

Our Mobi Mat has returned to San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve! We look forward to continuing to restore amenities at our facilities for our patrons.

03/25/2025

Play Ball! This past weekend Terry Park hosted The Edison and Ford Winter Estates day of vintage “base ball” featuring the Fort Myers Vagabonds, Bradenton Shamrocks, and the Central Florida Awkwards. Take a look at all of the fun!

03/23/2025

Our summer sessions of Swimming Lessons at our four year-round pools are now available for registration! Visit www.leeparks.org/register to sign up today.

03/22/2025

Have you planned ahead for one of our upcoming Easter Events? For our full listing of events and details visit www.leeparks.org/events.

*Please note: some events require pre-registration and will sell out. Check event listing for more information.

03/21/2025

Heading to Bowditch Point Park this weekend? Take advantage of the Park & Ride Service with LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit, dropping you off within the beach park.

Visit https://bit.ly/LeeTranParkandRideFMB for more information

03/20/2025

Hello Spring! Enjoy a walk at a preserve or park location and enjoy the beautiful weather we are experiencing in SWFL.

Looking for a location near you? Use our "Park Finder" on our website at www.leeparks.org to plan your visit today.

03/19/2025

In case you missed the news, follow this project and others in our Parks Progress Information Tool at https://leegis.leegov.com/parksprojectinfo

We're excited to announce that the Lee Board of County Commissioners has awarded a construction contract for the Lakes Park Splash Pads!

This beloved Lee County Parks & Recreation site was destroyed by Hurricane Ian and will be funded through the Florida Division of Emergency Management Legislative Appropriates Program Fund. Construction is expected to begin next month and be complete in about a year, weather permitting. Learn more https://ow.ly/htuM50VjZI8.

03/19/2025

Join our team for the summer months! We are hiring for our Summer Lifeguard positions through out the department. Apply today at https://bit.ly/LCPRJobs

03/18/2025

Most of our facilities are dog-friendly! Check our our list of facilities you can bring your dog to on your next visit at www.leeparks.org/dogs

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate by surrounding yourself with green at our parks & preserves today!

📷: Caloosahatchee Regional Park

03/17/2025

Please check the weather conditions and forecast before heading to visit our beach parks or participate in paddle craft or boating activities today!

03/16/2025

It's not too late to reserve your tickets for the Senior Prom at North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center on Friday, March 28!

Call our staff at (239) 533-7200 to learn more and purchase your tickets today.

03/15/2025

Some helpful tips to plan a perfect day at one of our beach park locations:
✅ Check operational hours, park rules and available amenities before visiting.
✅ Park in designated spaces and pay parking fee, where applicable.
✅ Pack comfort items such as umbrellas, chairs, snacks and water.

For more information visit www.leeparks.org/beaches

A reminder to residents and visitors that the Causeway Islands Park on the Sanibel Causeway remains closed to watercraft, pedestrian and bicycle traffic due to the active construction zone.

03/14/2025

It's the final weekend for baseball during the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic at Terry Park. Follow along and watch live stream of the games online at www.sporfie.com/cusicclassic

03/13/2025

That's a wrap on our 2025 Senior Games events! We look forward to celebrating our Athletes again in 2026.

03/12/2025

Hippity Hop Hop ... Our Easter Events are just around the corner! Join us at one of our facilities for springtime fun! Be sure to check out event start times and registration details. We hope to see you at one of the events!

📆 Saturday, April 5 | Easter Egg Hunt - Wa-Ke Hatchee Park
📆 Saturday, April 12 | Golden Egg Hunt - Phillips Community Park
📆 Saturday, April 19 | Estero Eggstravaganza - Estero Park
📆Saturday, April 19 | The Ultimate Egg Hunt - Veterans Park
📆 Saturday, April 19 | Egg Hunt - Boca Grande - Wheeler Road Community Park

03/10/2025

Update: This project has beenen postponed. The pool will be open on Tuesday, March 11.

As a reminder to our patrons - Pine Island Community Pool and parking lot will be closed on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 for pavement repairs and restriping. The pool will reopen on Wednesday, March 12.

The tennis/pickleball courts, playground, pavilion and restrooms at Phillips Park will be open and available for pedestrian access.