REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEP 30! KEY DATES & DETAILS Festival Dates: October 15th - October 31st, 2021Scarecrow Exhibit Location: The Children’s Garden at Lakes Park Registration and Scarecrow Name Due: September 30, … [Read more...] about Scarecrows in the Park 2021
June Newsletter
The Mission of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park. Message From the President: Spring is in the air with summer on its heels! The park is in full bloom and buzzing with families, … [Read more...] about June Newsletter
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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 … [Read more...] about Coming Up Soon…
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 … [Read more...] about Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Virtual 5K “FUN” Run/Walk
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 … [Read more...] about February 2021 Newsletter
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 … [Read more...] about VIP Winners: Who’s Your American Hero?
Who’s Your American Hero?
Scarecrows in the Park: American Heroes Edition! October 24th - 31st VISIT the Scarecrows exhibit in the Lakes Park Children's Garden VOTE online! LIKE 👍🏻 or LOVE ❤️ your favorite American Hero Scarecrow on social … [Read more...] about Who’s Your American Hero?
News from the Botanic Garden, September 2020
by Kathy Busick Tropical Storm Sally cleanup There may be a hint of cooler weather in the air (Florida’s idea of cooler weather), but most work days are still hot and humid. The rains and winds from TS Sally hit the trees in the area the … [Read more...] about News from the Botanic Garden, September 2020
Lee County’s Lakes Regional Park Farmers Market Returns!
Lee County’s Lakes Regional Park Farmers Market to return this month Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 2, 2020 - The weekly Farmers Market at Lee County’s Lakes Regional Park, 7300 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, will open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday … [Read more...] about Lee County’s Lakes Regional Park Farmers Market Returns!
Brick and Bench Dedications September 2020
We place our brick and bench engraving orders monthly with Trophy Case. When the engravings are ready, Parks & Recreation hops in the truck and picks them up for installation at the park. DEDICATE A BRICK - What an excellent gift! … [Read more...] about Brick and Bench Dedications September 2020
Coexisting With Alligators
Coexisting with Alligators by Richard Bauer Land Stewardship Coordinator Conservation 20/20 Lee County Parks and Recreation Department Lakes Park is one of the best places in Lee County to observe a variety of animals in their … [Read more...] about Coexisting With Alligators