Explore Lakes Park
Get Involved
Help us improve our park! Volunteer, donate or attend our fundraising events.
Volunteer
Join our fabulous volunteer community to support maintenance and expansion of the Lakes Park Gardens, including the Fragrance Garden, the Community Garden, and the Children’s Garden.
Donate
Raised funds will go for enhancements throughout the park, such as rebuild garden beds in the Community Garden, expansion of the irrigation system in the Botanic Garden, improved educational signage along the trails and continued enhancements to the Children’s Garden.
Community Garden
Are you a gardener but don’t have the space for veggies? Rent one of our Community Garden beds! You will be surrounded by fellow gardeners and a beautiful park. Tools are available and beds come well amended. Rental period is one year.
E.Z Rider Tours
At the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, we believe that everyone should benefit from the beauty and fun at Lakes Park, which is why we created and are funding the E.Z. Rider Lakes Park Assisted Tour Service! The E.Z. Rider is a six-passenger golf cart available to guests of Lakes Park by advance reservation which transports individuals and families who could not otherwise enjoy the park.
Call for 239-533-7578 to reserve.
The E.Z. Rider is a great experience for the elderly or visitors with medical conditions that limit physical activity and prohibit excessive heat. The tour at Lakes Park can positively impact your elderly loved one by helping them get some fresh air, enjoy the scenery of the Botanic Garden, or bird watch.
While the E.Z. Rider is typically for those who wouldn’t be able to enjoy the span of the park without assistance, reservations are available for all park guests. For more information and to reserve the E.Z. Rider, call 239-533-7578.
News & Events
Lakes Park Calendar
Wondering what’s Happening in Lakes Park? From volunteer days to no park fee weekends, Check out our Calendar here for more info.
| Fall Festival Schedule Friday October 14th : Opening night 6-9pm VIP judging of Scarecrows 5pm. All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Saturday October 15th 10am – 9pm: All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3 Sunday October 16th 10am – 9pm All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Monday thru Wednesday – The Halloween Express Train ride from 6 – 9pm Thursday October 20th evening hours from 6pm until 9pm: All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Friday October 21st evening hours from 6pm until 9pm: All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Saturday October 22nd 10am- 9pm: All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Sunday October 23rd 10 am – 9pm: All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Monday thru Wednesday – The Halloween Express Train ride from 6 – 9pm Thursday October 27th 10am -6pm until 9pm: Last night for scarecrow voting. All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Friday October 28th evening hours from 6pm until 9pm: Scarecrow winners posted. All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Saturday October 29th 10am – 9pm: Scarecrow winners posted. All events open which includes the Bounce house corral, the pumpkin patch, the concessions, the train ride and the scarecrow. Parking is $3. Sunday October 30th 10am – 9pm: Final evening of the event. Scarecrow removal after 3 pm. Monday, October 31 – scarecrow removal 7 am – 1 pm. Only the train operating. |
| Announcing 2022 Scarecrows go to the Movies! Movie character scarecrows will fill the Children’s Garden Oct. 14 – 30 bringing delight once again to children and adults from 2 to 80 years old! Everyone is invited to participate – companies, schools, families. The entry fee is modest and goes to enhancements for Lakes Park. This is a contest with prizes for the winners. The theme this year is a movie character—Marilyn Monroe with a billowing skirt, Dracula, a favorite Disney character, Space Age heroes? Who would you like to showcase? A single figure mounted securely on a pole; creativity encouraged! Stay up to date on our Facebook and Instagram pages, subscribe to our newsletter, or email us at info@lakespark.org. |
| Celebrating National Park & Recreation Month Throughout July, take time to celebrate National Park & Recreation Month by spending time at recreation centers, local parks, on the beach, hiking or visiting a preserve. Lakes park with be offering Free parking the weekend of July 30th! Thank you to our Lee County Park & Recreation team for their commitment to keeping our parks safe and beautiful for constituents to enjoy. Click below to learn more about programs being offered this summer here. |
Brand New Shaded Playground
Brand new shaded playground at Lakes Park for the hot Florida summers!
“Bird Patrol July Nature Walk Counted 25 Species
Lots of Common Gallinule, White Ibis; see the full list at here. Bird Patrol led walks in Lakes Park are the first Saturday of every month departing from Shelter A7 located near the Train Station. Please arrive a few minutes before 8 A.M. for a brief intro and to sign waivers. Walks start promptly at 8 A.M
Lakes park glowing reviews
Some recent google reviews about the park. Come check out all we have to offer! Thank you to our visitors now and in the future.
Check out our website for all upcoming events here!
Community Garden’s Generous Donations
The Community Garden had another great season of contributions to the Community Cooperative Food Pantry. With generous donations of canned and dried goods and produce from the garden, we were able to give them 1650 pounds of food. Big thanks to everyone who participated. We look forward to another great season. read more here.
Amazon Smile!
If you’re an Amazon shopper, you can help out the Foundation at no cost to you. We are a registered charity with Amazon Smile. For every purchase you make we get a small donation. Just type in your browser smile.amazon.com or click here. Sign in, then where it says ‘charity’ type in Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and start shopping! You can also do it right in the app. Go to settings, click Amazonsmile, search Lakes park, and add. It’s that simple!
Remember to always use smile.amazon.com and you are donating to us.
