Lee County Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month in July with the theme \u201cThe Power Of Parks and Recreation\u201d and offering free admission and parking for two days at select sites.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe month-long celebration highlights how parks and recreation make Lee County stronger, more vibrant and more resilient,\u201d the county shared.<\/p>\n
As part of the festivities, it will offer free pool admission and free parking on July 25-26 at some county parks, beach sites, boat ramps and pools. The Parks & Recreation sites will include:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Parks: Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park, Lakes Park, Manatee Park and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve<\/p>\n
\u2013 Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point Park, Bowman\u2019s Beach on Sanibel, San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve, and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass) on Captiva<\/p>\n
\u2013 Boat ramps: Alva, Davis, Imperial River, Matlacha, Pine Island Commercial Marina, and Punta Rassa<\/p>\n
\u2013 Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool<\/p>\n
The county noted that other recreational sites owned or maintained by other government entities are not included in the free swim\/free parking weekend. They include: Barefoot Beach, beach access points managed by the town of Fort Myers Beach, and city of Sanibel sites, including the south side of Blind Pass.<\/p>\n
The annual initiative is part of Lee County\u2019s recognition of Park and Recreation Month. On June 16, the Lee County Commission approved a resolution proclaiming July as Park and Recreation Month, highlighting the department\u2019s role in enhancing the social, economic and environmental quality of life throughout the community.<\/p>\n
Throughout July, the community is encouraged to share stories, photos and memories that showcase the importance of parks and recreation in their lives on social media using #ThePowerOf.<\/p>\n
Lee County Parks & Recreation will also host a variety of events for all ages and abilities, including guided walks, fitness classes, aquatic classes, open play sports and more.<\/p>\n
The celebration aligns with the nationwide initiative led by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).<\/p>\n
For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation, visit www.leeparks.org, contact 239-533-7275 or leeparks@leegov.com<\/a>, or follow leeparksandrecreation on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n Residents and visitors can also explore more than 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points & Perks. Learn more at www.visitfortmyers.com\/ParksPass<\/a>.<\/p>\n