Barkingham Dog Park

08/03/2024

Important update from our partners at Railroad Museum of South Florida in Lakes Park.

Due to inclement weather, the train will not run tomorrow -Sunday, August 4th. We are very sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you and please stay safe during TS Debby!

08/03/2024

A reminder for this weekend.

Lee County Public Safety continues to monitor the tropics. We encourage residents to understand their home's risk for localized flooding and take necessary steps to protect their home and family.

Stay informed by monitoring local media outlets, the US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida and the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center .

For preparedness information and additional resources, visit leegov.com/hurricane.

08/03/2024

That's a wrap! Summer Camp 2024 is complete with a summer full of adventures, friendship and memories!

We look forward to welcoming back our campers in 2025!

08/02/2024

Tomorrow's event at Veterans Park and Recreation Center has been postponed.

Click on the post below for more information.

The community event planned for Lehigh’s Veterans Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in the future.

Due to uncertainties associated with weather in the tropics – and for the safety of our residents, given the forecasts – Lee County decided today to postpone the event, which was called Throw Away Responsib-LEE.

Lee County encourages residents to monitor local media meteorologists’ reports and take time today and Saturday to prepare their homes and properties for inclement weather.

08/02/2024

We want to thank the Lee County Sheriff's Youth Activities League for their sponsorship of Tice Community Pool this summer. Their donation supported the seasonal pool hosting free open swim hours.

08/01/2024

Starting Monday, August 5 the playground, volleyball court and basketball court will be closed at Boca Grande Park and Community Center for an improvement project. The community center and pavilion will remain open.

The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cultural and educational programs for the island, is constructing a new auditorium and other major improvements to the Boca Grande Community Center and Park. These improvements will be funded and constructed by the Friends of Boca, and upon completion will be maintained by the county. For more details about the improvement project visit www.ccobg.org.

08/01/2024

UPDATE: Pine Island Community Pool will adjusted hours the week of August 4 - 10. Please visit https://www.leegov.com/parks/pools/pineislandpool for updated hours.

Our year-round pools will return to regular hours starting Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Visit www.leeparks.org/pools for site-specific classes and information.

07/31/2024

Get more "Progress in Parks" info right at your fingertips. Mack Young, Director, introduces our new "Parks Progress Information Tool" and provides key updates on the Lakes Park Splash Pads and Punta Rassa Boat Ramp. Watch here and explore more projects at www.leeparks.org.

07/30/2024

Our partners at the Railroad Museum of South Florida at Lakes Park will be closed starting Monday, August 5. Please like and follow their page for updates on their train trestle replacement project.

They expect to re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

‼️ Attention ‼️
Starting Monday, August 5 ~ Sept 30, the train ride (and the Museum) will be closed because we are replacing our trestle bridge. This is a big project where we are having the current 30-year-old trestle bridge removed, three new steel I-beams installed, the new trestle bridge installed & all new track being placed. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to be open again on October 1, 2024.

📍7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL (Inside Lakes Park)
📱(239)-267-1905
🚂railroadfortmyers.com
📩[email protected]

07/30/2024

Learn & Grow with us at the Florida-Friendly & Native Plant Swap on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Our event schedule is full of fun and educational sessions. We look forward to seeing everyone for the Plant Swap from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Karl Drews Park and Community Center.

07/29/2024

We hope to see you at our Open House at Lehigh Acres Senior Center this Thursday, August 1, 2024!

Learn more about the classes, programs and events hosted at the facility during this fun-filled event. Be sure to save time to sign up for an annual membership before you leave! Staff and Volunteers will be available to answer questions and lead demonstrations from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information visit www.leeparks.org/events

07/28/2024

Sunday Staff Spotlight - Meet Cole Cary, Maintenance Specialist in the East District. Cole recently had his 5-year anniversary working with the department. In his role, he often cares for various athletic fields, playgrounds, and off-leash dog park areas. He enjoys hearing from park patrons who thank staff and appreciate the TLC staff put into the day-to-day tasks.

Cole participated in youth sports growing up, including soccer. His time spent playing and participating in youth sports, has helped him appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to care for the various athletic fields he now works on. When asked why he enjoys his role with Lee County Parks & Recreation, he said, "There really is a connection you get with the people you work with and the supervision you have. It’s motivating to work with honest people that have a good vision and will help guide the way. "

Continue to follow us this month for more stories, activities, and to discover “Where You Belong”.

07/27/2024

Splash in and see us this weekend at one of our year-round pools!

Don’t forget it’s free admission and free parking in honor of National Park and Recreation Month!

07/26/2024

Hickey Creek Mitigation Park has reopened after the planned prescribed burn earlier this week.

07/26/2024

Celebrate with us and enjoy free parking and admission this weekend!

We will waive parking fees at our parks, preserves and boat ramps. All year-round pools will have free admission. We hope to see you at one of our parks, preserves, boat ramps, beaches or pools this weekend!

07/24/2024

Hickey Creek Mitigation Park will be closed beginning Thursday, July 25, 2024, for a planned prescribed burn.

Please check back for updates on reopening.

07/23/2024

Don't forget to save the date for the upcoming Plant Swap on Saturday, August 10!

07/23/2024

Beat the Florida Heat with Free Pool Fun!

Discover refreshing pools conveniently serviced by LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit routes (or ULTRA Mobility on Demand Service in Lehigh Acres). Enjoy free admission this Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28!

Beat the Florida Heat with Free Pool Fun!
Lee County Parks & Recreation invites you to splash into summer and cool off with free pool admission this Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 28, celebrating National Park and Recreation Month. Discover refreshing pools conveniently serviced by LeeTran routes (or ULTRA Mobility on Demand Service in Lehigh Acres). Check out our map for details: https://platform.remix.com/project/56bd31cd?latlng=26.55482,-81.8186,10.957&sp.id=615849df-aca8-4f9c-8c2b-0edc879c5a18

07/22/2024

Only a few days left to fill out our Needs Assessment Survey! Complete the survey to be entered in a drawing for a Lee County Parks & Recreation parking sticker, pool pass, or family 4-pass to the 2025 SWFL Ag Expo. Visit https://arcg.is/1Lz4vP to complete the survey.

The survey will remain online until Wednesday, July 31.

07/21/2024

Help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July! Throughout the month we will showcase our various facilities, sharing ways to celebrate with us, and spotlighting our staff.

Meet Jen Hamil, Supervisor in the West District. Jen began her career with us as an Athletic Coordinator in 2018. In her role, her passion for sports as a lifelong athlete helped her to connect with participants and tournament coordinators. In 2021, Jen switched roles and took the role as a Supervisor, overseeing a variety of park locations including Kelly Road Soccer Complex and San Carlos Bay/Beach Preserve. This was a large change, stepping away from sporting events, learning more about park operations. Jen’s willingness to learn new things, brought her to be the Supervisor of Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center and lead the re-opening of the facility post Hurricane Ian.

Jen was an active youth athlete, playing softball for over 21 years, including at Webber University. Her time spent on the field as a youth lead her to her career path with our Athletics team. Parks & Recreation has always been part of her life, Jen has memories of visiting many parks and skate parks in her youth with her dad. “Being a part of the reopening team at Wa-Ke Hatcher Recreation Center and allowing the community to once again enjoy our amenities has been my favorite part of my career”.

Continue to follow us this month for more stories, activities, and to discover “Where You Belong”.

07/20/2024

Take a look at these Before & After photos at Lakes Park! Staff recently updated the front entrance landscaping at the park.

07/19/2024

🎉Let's celebrate our staff on Park and Recreation Professionals Day! Our talented and experienced team of over 260 full-time and 100 seasonal staff, creates year-round safe and welcoming opportunities for our community.

Give our staff a shoutout or kudos in the comments below!

07/18/2024

The Restroom Trailer at Lynn Hall Memorial Park has reopened after planned maintenance and repairs.

For park hours, parking information and available amenities, visit www.leeparks.org

07/17/2024

Our Summer Camp programs are busy with dress-up days, field trips, guest speakers, swimming and having fun!

07/15/2024

Celebrate Park and Recreation Month, and enjoy free pool admission and free parking on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.

Use the hashtags and while you're out exploring!

For more information about our Free Admission and Free Parking weekend visit www.leeparks.org

07/14/2024

Help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July! Throughout the month we will showcase our various facilities, sharing ways to celebrate with us, and spotlighting our staff.

Meet U. Shay Thomas, Program Specialist at Karl Drews Community Center. Shay started with the department on Fort Myers Beach at Bay Oaks Recreation Center in 2001. As a Program Specialist, she planned, hosted, and implemented a variety of special events, programs, and summer camp for the recreation center. Shay transferred in 2009 to work at Karl Drews Community Center, where she continues today to work in her role as a Program Specialist. She works with participants with specials needs of all ages from youth to adults, leading summer camp and our Variety Club programs. Over her 23-year career, Shay has held the unofficial role as “The Party Expert” with her creative and innovative approaches to special events.

Shay has been an active participant in our professional associations and has maintained her certification as a “Certified Parks and Recreation Professional” since 2007. She continues to focus her professional development by participating in FRPA’s Therapeutic Recreation Institute at the annual conference.

Shay is passionate about her role with our department and feels that “parks and recreation brings us together. I love greeting my program participants each morning and learning about their day”.

Continue to follow us this month for more stories, activities, and to discover “Where You Belong”.

07/13/2024

Join us for our Open House at Lehigh Acres Senior Center on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

10/24/2022

The Dog Park is open! There is a small area still fenced off - please use caution when visiting!

10/14/2022

Please check our website at www.leeparks.org for an update list of amenities.

EDIT: Additional facilities added and condensed down to one list.

We're happy to announce the reopening of some Lee County Parks & Recreation locations! Please review the list below of facilites and their opening date.

A few reminders when visiting our open facilities:
- Please follow posted signs, fencing, and staff directions. Some amenities may not be available at this time.
- Hours of operation may vary by facility and reopening dates vary.
- Parking fees apply.

Visit www.leeparks.org for more information.

10/07/2022

As we head into the weekend, we want to remind the community that all of our parks, beaches, boat ramps, centers, preserves, and pools are closed due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian. Please continue to monitor our social media channels or visit www.leeparks.org for updates.

10/01/2022

EDIT - Our Facilities are closed until further notice.

Hurricane Ian Update: Our parks, preserves, beaches, boat ramps, pools, and centers are closed. Please check back for updates regarding facility operations in the coming days.

For up to date information regarding Hurricane Ian, including resources, please visit www.leegov.com/hurricane

09/26/2022

Hurricane Ian Update: Our parks, preserves, beaches, boat ramps, pools, and centers are closed Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Wednesday Sept. 28. Please check back for updates regarding facility operations in the coming days.
For up to date information regarding Hurricane Ian, including resources, please visit www.leegov.com/hurricane

06/02/2022

This page is monitored and maintained by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Periodic updates for this facility will be posted to this page. For up to date news, program updates and announcements, please like and follow us on our main page, Lee County Parks & Recreation.

05/14/2021

Your beaches, parks, preserves, swimming pools and boat ramps are open on Memorial Day. Recreation centers and Lee County administrative offices are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1.

We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day holiday as we remember all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our United States Armed Forces.