A maintenance closure at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers is being rescheduled due to contractor delays.<\/p>\n
The new closure dates will be from Aug. 31 through Sept. 4. Open for the Labor Day weekend and closed again from Sept. 8-14.<\/p>\n
No guided walks will be offered during the closure. However, the Interpretive Center, nature store and Rock and Stroll Garden will remain open to visitors. Scheduled Wet Walks are not impacted.<\/p>\n
The Interpretive Center and nature store are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Rock and Stroll Garden is open dawn to dusk daily and features picnic tables and native plants that attract birds and butterflies.<\/p>\n
Parking is $1 per hour per vehicle, with a $5 daily maximum. The Lee County Parks & Recreation Annual Parking Pass is valid at this location. The parking kiosk is located at the ramp to the Interpretive Center.<\/p>\n
The maintenance timeline is weather permitting and subject to change. Visitors are asked to follow posted signage and avoid closed areas for their safety.<\/p>\n
For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and special events, visit www.leeparks.org,<\/a> call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com or visit leeparksandrecreation <\/a>on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n