THE MISSION of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park.
Get Involved
Help us improve our park! Volunteer, donate or attend our fundraising events.
Dedicate a Park Bench
Buy a Brick
or Donate via PayPal
Raised fund will go towards added fitness equipment along the trails for bikers, runners and walkers, the Community Garden and Botanical Garden enhancements to add a children’s learning garden.
Join our fabulous volunteer community to support maintenance and expansion of the Lakes Park Botanic Garden, including the Fragrance Garden, the Community Garden, and the Children’s 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.
The Latest News
Here is what we’ve been working on to enhance and enrich Lakes Park
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Coming Up Soon…
“The Secrets of Making Perfect Limoncello and other Liquores” Taught by Barbara Manzo on Saturday March 6th, 2021. Barbara is a LPEF Board Member and former Lee County Parks and Recreation Director. Barbera now spends her summers in Sardinia with family and friends where she learned the art of making Limoncello. Participants will not only learn how to make a variety of liquores but will also take home copies of the Family recipes and samples of Limoncello.Sign up on Eventbrite here “The Secrets of Growing Beautiful Orchids”Taught by Wes Higgins on Saturday March 20th, 2021Dr Wesley Higgins is a member of LPEF and world renowned Orchid expert! He is a Professor and lecture around the world and…
February 2021 Newsletter
Message From The President:2021 is off to a good start for Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and we hope you’ll be a part of it with us! We are planning a virtual 5K in March and some really interesting cooking and gardening classes throughout the season. You can always catch one of our board members at the Farmers Market for more information on these events along with getting your family or loved one a brick or even a bench dedication. We love to watch the park thrive and talk to the people who share our love for Lakes Park. So please head out to the park soon and if you see one of us there stop and…
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Virtual 5K “FUN” Run/Walk
Our virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, walk on the road, the trail, on a treadmill or on a track. You get to run your own race, at your own pace and time it yourself. For more information or to sign up click here.
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VIP Winners: Who’s Your American Hero?
VIP winners of the 11th annual Scarecrows in the Park competition announced Fort Myers, FL, October 25, 2020 – The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Lee County Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the VIP winners of the 11th annual Scarecrows in the Park competition. The theme of this year’s competition is “Who’s Your American Hero?”. Who’s YOUR American Hero? Scarecrows in the Park runs through October 31st, 2020; visit the Children’s Garden at Lakes Park in Fort Myers to view the exhibit. People’s Choice voting will continue online through October 31st. Visitors to the exhibit are encouraged to cast their votes by visiting the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation’s Facebook and Instagram pages.…