THESE BLOOMS IMPACT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH. IF YOU JOIN US IN THE MORNING, YOU KNOW, WE LOVE TO SHOWCASE HIDDEN TREASURES HERE ON THE SHOW THAT >> GREAT PLACES THAT OUR FAMILIES CAN CHECK OUT HERE ON THE GULF COAST AND UP IT TODAY. WE HAVE A GEM. YEAH, WE DO. IT’S A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN TAKE CLASSES ON EVERYTHING. >> COOKING TO LINE DANCING OR EVEN TRYING WORK OUT IN THE BEST PART, ITS AFFORDABLE OR EVEN FREE. LET’S CHECK IN WITH JASON DREW GULF COASTING AT LAKE KENNEDY COMMUNITY PARK AND RECS CENTER. >> RIGHT THERE ON SANTA BARBARA AND THE CAPE. JASON, A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK THIS IS A SENIOR CENTER, BUT YOU ARE PROVING THEM WRONG BECAUSE THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY. >> SO MUCH FUN GOLF GOES THAT THIS MORNING. I’M A REALLY GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW ORNATE AND I AM RIGHT LIKE CANADA. THIS SO LAST THING YOU CAN TAKE LATER ON TODAY IN THESE ALONG, BUDDY, YOU’RE CAME EARLY THIS MORNING. EARLY IS A SHOT AND I FEEL LIKE THIS. IT LIKE IT’S THIS WOULD TAKE PLACE AT RED BULL. GOOD TIME ALSO PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND IS AN AMAZING, YOU I MEAN HERE PEOPLE WANTED A DRUMMING CLASS OR BUSINESS AND WE DIDN’T HAVE ANY AFFECT HEART MIND. YOU SAID, YOU KNOW WHAT? I’M GOING THAT. HE A LET’S GO MEET WE INTERRUPT BACK LET’S I COME ON. SO THIS IS ONE OF THE MANY THINGS THAT GOT THE FITNESS TRAIL OUTSIDE WITH ALL SORTS OF EQUIPMENT AND STUFF LIKE THAT THAT WAS DONATED THIS ROOM THAT WE’RE IN RIGHT NOW. YOU CAN ACTUALLY RENT IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WEDDING OR BAR MITZVAH OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. AND THEY ALSO HAVE ALL SORTS OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR THE JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO, THERE WAS A BUS THAT LEFT THEIR ADDING UP TO SARASOTA GO TO THE AQUARIUM. WE DO A GREAT TRIP GO COMING OUT OF MIAMI THERE. SO WE DON’T AND YOU HAVE SOME SPECIAL DRUMSTICKS TO FOR THIS PLACE REALLY COOL. I GOT THE JEEP INTO CONNECTION VIA BUT YOU ALSO TEASED HIS PLACE FOR I >> I WAS LOOKING FOR A AND I CAME ACROSS MOSAICS AND I JUST LOVE IT. SO I DID THIS TABLE. WE HAVE LOTS OF CLASS A IT REALLY IS. YOU GOT TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE I DO. HOW BEAUTIFUL CAN COM IS ADULT MADE. SO MUCH FUN AND WHAT ELSE IS ON FOR YOUR OTHER? THERE’S FOOD GRAHAM AS WELL. WE DON’T WANT LIKE MONTHLY LUNCHES THERE IN WE HAVE WE DO WE HAVE BEEN NO BECOMES VERY POPULAR. WE PLAY BINGO A LOT. FIRST BEING OUT, WE AT REGULAR BINGO. WE HAVE THEY BEING OUT. SO THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO HERE. REALLY. WE HAVE WIND KINDS TONIGHT TO THE LINE DANCING, RIGHT? THE LINE DANCING IS TONIGHT. AND SO WAS JULIE’S GLASS TO HIS LAST 05:33AM. TONIGHT. YEAH, SHE’S SO COOL TO IDEA SHE SAYS IN THE CLOUDS RIGHT NOW YOU CAN GO ON THEIR WEBSITE WILL HAVE A GULF COAST NEWS NOW DOT COM. SO YOU CAN GET ALL THE INFORMATION AGAIN. >> THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON WHERE IN SIGHT NOW WE HAVEN’T EVEN GONE OUT TO THE GARDENS, BUT ALL SORTS OF TRAILS ACTIVITIES SO MUCH MUCH. WE WE ARE, YOU KNOW, FITNESS FITNESS CLASSES, RIGHT? FITNESS CLASSES. WE’VE GOT MEALS FOR SENIORS. WE HAVE CAMPS. WE HAVE OUR JURY. FRIDAY FOR TEENS AND KIDS GOT WE HAVE DAY AND EVENING CLASSES, WE HAVE ARTS AND CRAFTS PRESENT PAINTING. WE HAVE A DAY BINGO. POOL TABLES, LIVE MUSIC BY MISTER. ROMANTIC. OH, HE’S GOING TO BE MAKING HIS DEBUT. FACT, I BELIEVE AND OKAY, IT MIGHT BE TONIGHT EYE IN THE EVENING. WELL, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW KIDS CAMPS THIS SUMMER. SO AGAIN, WE’LL HAVE THE INFORMATION FOR GULF COAST NEWS NOW DOT COM. SO YOU TOO, GET ON OUT HERE ENJOY. ONE OF THESE PLACE IS I GOT TO TELL YOU. BETTER THAN COFFEE WAKE YOU UP SPECIALLY ON MONDAY MORNING. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR GIVING US A TOUR THIS MORNING. LISTEN, I WE LOVE HAVING, YOU MY GUYS AGAIN, COME ON OUT HERE IN EXPERIENCE, LAKE KENNEDY YOURSELF. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LETTING US GULF COAST JARED, THANK YOU SO MUCH. NICE TO MEET I LOVE YOUR HEAD SO MUCH. TAKE ANOTHER CLASS WITH SO ON NATIVELY YOURS RIGHT HERE, GULF COAST TO GET LAKE AND IT WAS MONEY. BACK TO YOU >> I’M TIRED JUST IT LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TIME CHECK IT OUT. THERE IS A LOT TO EXPLORE AT LAKE KENNEDY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. IT’S RIGHT THERE IN SANTA BARBARA IN THE CAPE BY SUNSPLASH TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA, YOU GET THOSE FUN PROGRAMS, ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT CLASSES ON EVERYTHING FROM COOKING THE LINE DANCING TO ART. IT’S AFFORDABLE IN SOME CASES FREE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE CAPE. THE WHOLE FAMILY. WE’RE GOING TO DETAILS FOR YOU ON OUR GULF COAST NEWS APP. >> AND IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA THAT WE CAN SHOWCASE HERE ON GULF COAST, INC, LET US KNOW BY SAYING IT SENDING AN E-MAIL DIRECTLY TO JASON. THE MALE DRESSES UP ON YOUR SCREEN RIGHT NOW. WE’D LOVE TO PUT YO
Lake Kennedy Community Park gives Cape Coral a full menu of fun
Updated: 12:18 PM EDT Apr 13, 2026
Jason Drew went ‘Gulfcoasting’ Monday morning at Lake Kennedy Community Park, one of Cape Coral’s most active and community‑driven destinations. He teamed up with Melissa Mickey from Lake Kennedy, who gave Gulf Coast News viewers an inside look at everything this popular park and community center has to offer.Located in the heart of Cape Coral, Lake Kennedy Community Park is known for its fitness trails, arts and crafts programs, bus tours, live music, and a full lineup of activities designed for residents of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking to get moving, get creative, or get social, the park has something happening almost every day.Melissa walked Jason through the park’s scenic outdoor spaces, including the paved fitness paths that wind around the lake — a favorite spot for walkers, joggers, and wildlife watchers. Inside the community center, she highlighted the hands‑on arts and crafts workshops, enrichment classes, and special‑interest groups that keep the building buzzing with activity.Lake Kennedy is also known for its bus tours, offering residents a chance to explore destinations across Southwest Florida and beyond. Add in live music events, seasonal celebrations, and a welcoming atmosphere, and it’s easy to see why this center has become a Cape Coral staple.For those planning a celebration, meeting, or special event, Lake Kennedy Community Park also offers rental spaces, giving locals a convenient and affordable place to host gatherings of all sizes.From outdoor recreation to creative workshops and community‑building events, Lake Kennedy Community Park continues to be a place where Cape Coral comes together — and Jason’s ‘Gulfcoasting’ visit gave viewers a front‑row look at the fun.For more information, visit their website at Lake Kennedy Center | Cape Coral, FL.WATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVEDOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Jason Drew went ‘Gulfcoasting’ Monday morning at Lake Kennedy Community Park, one of Cape Coral’s most active and community‑driven destinations. He teamed up with Melissa Mickey from Lake Kennedy, who gave Gulf Coast News viewers an inside look at everything this popular park and community center has to offer.
Located in the heart of Cape Coral, Lake Kennedy Community Park is known for its fitness trails, arts and crafts programs, bus tours, live music, and a full lineup of activities designed for residents of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking to get moving, get creative, or get social, the park has something happening almost every day.
Melissa walked Jason through the park’s scenic outdoor spaces, including the paved fitness paths that wind around the lake — a favorite spot for walkers, joggers, and wildlife watchers. Inside the community center, she highlighted the hands‑on arts and crafts workshops, enrichment classes, and special‑interest groups that keep the building buzzing with activity.
Lake Kennedy is also known for its bus tours, offering residents a chance to explore destinations across Southwest Florida and beyond. Add in live music events, seasonal celebrations, and a welcoming atmosphere, and it’s easy to see why this center has become a Cape Coral staple.
For those planning a celebration, meeting, or special event, Lake Kennedy Community Park also offers rental spaces, giving locals a convenient and affordable place to host gatherings of all sizes.
From outdoor recreation to creative workshops and community‑building events, Lake Kennedy Community Park continues to be a place where Cape Coral comes together — and Jason’s ‘Gulfcoasting’ visit gave viewers a front‑row look at the fun.
For more information, visit their website at Lake Kennedy Center | Cape Coral, FL.
WATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVE
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.