June 10-Aug 2 - Lakes Park Summer Camp begins

June 26th - last day for the Farmers Market
August 12th-October 1st -Train will run on the weekends only
October 8th - Halloween Express preview
October 11th-27th -Fall Festival & Halloween Express

Lakes Park Summer Camp begins June 10-Aug 2. Thanks to the Foundation, the campers will be able to experience trips to the Shell museum on Sanibel, South Lake Fire Department’s Hazard House, the new Coast Guard Station, and Lakes Library also participating in STEM lessons on Pine Island! Campers will also be creating art for the Children’s Garden as well as helping with watering some areas of the Fragrance Garden. Be on the lookout for decorative peace poles and additions to Cooper the Caterpillar! We are looking forward to a summer of fun learning for the kids at Lakes Park Camp! Thank you, Foundation, for your love and support of our local children!
Visit this website for all the details!  https://rb.gy/hkc53i

2024 Needs Assessment Survey

We Need Your Feedback 

Take our brief Needs Assessment Survey to share your preferences for park amenities and recreation opportunities you would like to see in the coming years. Your input is valuable in helping us plan for the future. 

Complete the survey for the option to enter a drawing for a chance to win a family 4-pass to the 2025 SWFL Ag Expo, a Lee County Parks & Recreation annual parking sticker or an annual pool pass. 

Survey is open until July 31,2024

Visit
https://arcg.is/1Lz4vP
to complete the survey.

Bird Patrol Led Nature Walks
1st Saturday of every month!

GARDEN NEWS

To enhance the learning experience of our visitors, we have introduced plant tags to a range of plant species. These tags serve as a valuable tool in providing crucial information about each plant, contributing to the educational journey of our guests.

Unleash your inner artist by painting a rock and adding it to our whimsical "Cooper the Caterpillar" collection - let's help Cooper grow together! Fancy a game of Tic-Tac-Toe? Or perhaps birdwatching is more your style? Take a peek at our new birdbath and see if you can spot Mama Bird in her birdhouse! Our picnic tables, now sporting a fresh coat of paint, beckon you for a fun-filled day outdoors.
Fun activities for every age!

Story Time will resume in October 2024
We all had a great time!
Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered. 

Community Garden
 

The Community Garden folks wrapped up its winter/spring season with beautiful beds! We will be sending out plant bed renewals after the summer heat. Thanks to everyone for keeping their beds beautiful and well-maintained.

The Community Cooperative has made a massive contribution, donating over 775 pounds of produce and goods! A huge shout-out to all of our fantastic gardeners for their incredibly generous contributions. Betsy is thrilled and sends out a big thank you!

Thank you to the gardeners who have allowed us to plant sweet potatoes over the summer months with Gardener Dave planting, tending and harvesting them in the fall. The sweet potatoes will be donated to the Community Cooperative.

Summer Planting Tip:

Some vegetables that grow well in the summer heat include peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, okra, cherry tomatoes, herbs, black-eyed peas, and celery. Okra is a popular vegetable in Southern cuisine that grows well in Florida's long, warm summers.

Fragrance Garden

Dedicate a brick to a loved one. Honor them for years to come.
It's a perfect gift for Easter🐰, St. Patrick's Day🍀, Birthdays🍰, Anniversaries💍, Valentine's Day💗, Mother's Day🌼
Memorial Day⛿, Father's Day💪, 4th of July🌟
Your donation will assist in creating beautiful paved paths in selected areas of the park. Three locations to choose from:
The Train Station, the Children’s Garden or the Rose Garden.
✔️Complete the form here:  https://t.ly/Y03dO

Lakes Park Splash Pads Update

Our Splash Pads were severely damaged by the hurricane and unfortunately must be completely demolished and replaced. We are currently in the procurement process to find a vendor for replacement. Once that is completed, we will have a better estimate as to when they will be finished.

Check back to our page www.leeparks.org/Lakespark for updates. We also have a splash pad at Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres- https://www.leegov.com/parks/parks/ veterans. Or we have four community swimming pools to enjoy- https://www.leegov.com/parks/pools.