• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Donate
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Lakes Park

Lakes Park

Enriching Our Park, Enhancing Our Community

  • Home
  • About the Foundation
    • Mission
    • Board of Directors
  • News & Events
    • Foundation Calendar
    • NEWS from Lakes Park
    • Events Archive
      • Scarecrows in the Park 2021
      • Virtual 5K “FUN” Run/Walk
      • 2nd Annual Evening Under the Stars – benefitting Lakes Park
      • An Evening Under the Stars – SPONSORSHIPS
      • 10th Annual Scarecrows in the Park Competition
      • An Evening In Italy 2019
      • An Evening In Italy – SPONSORSHIPS
      • Brick by Brick Picnic 2018
      • Lakes Park Garden Day 2018
      • Scarecrows In The Park 2017
      • National Public Garden Day 2017
      • Brick by Brick Picnic 2017
  • The Park
    • About Lakes Park
    • Our Birds
    • The Lakes Park Gardens
    • Our Park Partners
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
      • BRICKS – Order online or by mail
      • Donors
      • Bench Dedication
    • Join The Team
  • Contact Us

2021 Scarecrows in the Park Winners Announced

Published on October 31, 2021 by Karen Wegehenkel

A fun, well-attended Fall Festival in Lakes Regional Park concluded on October 31, 2021 with the announcement of all the Scarecrow winners. This year’s theme was a “Favorite Book Character”.


There were 21 colorful scarecrows lining the trail in the Children’s Garden from October 15-31, 2021. Over the two weeks, the visitors to the event voted on the People’s Choice (aka Best of Show) winners and they chose “Medusa” created by The O’Hern Family, “Peter Parker” built by Scout Troop 82 and “Jack Skellingcrow” created by The Castellano’s as their favorites.

“Medusa”
The O’Herns
“Peter Parker”
Scout Pack 82
“Jack Skellingcrow”
The Castellano’s

Winners received “A Party in the Park” which included use of a park pavilion for their party, free parking for their guests, a $100 gift certificate from WheelFun for bike or boat rental or to use at the Whistle Stop concession for treats, plus passes to ride the train.

On opening night, October 15, the VIP Judges, Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann; Lee County Parks & Recreation Director Jesse Levander; and ABC7-TV reporter Rachel Anderson chose their winners. The winning scarecrows were decorated with a blue ribbon and the builders interviewed on ABC7-TV’s morning new show a few days later. VIP judges named as their winners “Waldo” built by Lehigh Regional Medical Center; “Medusa” created by The O’Hern Family and “Wild Thing” built by Harns Marsh Elementary School and sponsored by doma Title Insurance.

“Waldo”
Lehight Regional Medical Center
“Medusa”
The O’Hern Family
“Wild Thing”
Harns Marsh Elem. School
doma Title Insurance.

Proceeds from this event are utilized by the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, to enrich Lakes Park and add to the community’s enjoyment of this natural resource. Current projects funded by this event and others are improvements to the Botanic, Community and Children’s Gardens and enhancements to the Lakes Park summer camp experience.

NEXT YEAR: Interested in participating in the 2022 Scarecrows in the Park? Please let us know by indicating your interest at info@lakespark.org. Additional information will be available in August. Next year’s theme: “Going to the Movies”.

Categories: Home, Uncategorized

CONTACT INFORMATION
7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: (239) 533-7578
Email: Info@LakesPark.org

PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO:
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation P.O. Box
61076 Fort Myers, Fl. 33906-1076

LAKES PARK ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION IS A 501C3 ORGANIZATION – DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

  • Privacy Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Policy

© 2023 Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation. All rights reserved. · WordPress · Log in
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION oF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Registration #CH31520