The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation's Mission is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park 

Message from the President
2025!

Another year has come & gone. 
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe it.
Do you remember when we turned the Millennium? Y2K?
I remember exactly where I was when we celebrated the year 2000. I was on Fort Myers Beach with many of my friends at one of the famous beach cottages at the Pink Shell Resort.
Progress has replaced those cottages with high-rise buildings, and progress has brought us to where we are today, with a financially thriving foundation and a dedicated Board of Directors.
I want to thank our Board of Directors personally. We are now 13 members strong, and the enthusiasm among these members makes me want to lead them toward great things.
 It wasn’t so long ago, after COVID, that we were down to four people. Additionally, we had lost our Executive Director, and we were floundering. For a moment, I thought we wouldn’t make it, but here we are today, stronger than ever. Our programs are back, the Gardens are a thing of wonder, and your strong commitment as Donors has given us the means to do so much more in the Park we all love. 
Together with the board of directors, volunteers, donors, and park staff, we work to improve the lives of everyone who loves Lakes Park.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
May you all have a Healthy and Happy New Year filled with Peace and Love

Barbara Manzo
President LPEF
barbara.manzo@lakespark.org
239-229-0387

Who visited the Park in December?
Sue Moore and her son visit one of Sue’s places at Lakes Park.
The Children’s Garden was her inspiration and she worked hard to make it a reality.
Thanks for visiting!

 FARMERS MARKET 
Every Wednesday 9am-1pm

Enjoy the SW Florida weather with us!

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

Bird & Nature Walk  at Lakes Park every First Saturday, of every month!
The tour is FREE with paid parking | Parking is $1/hour or $5/all day
WHEN? 8 am Please arrive a few minutes earlier | walk starts promptly at 8 am
Meet at Shelter A7 located near the Train Station
Bring water, binoculars & sunscreen
Please wear comfortable shoes 👟 & dress for the weather
INFORMATION: 📞Call (239)533-7275 

The Tour is FREE with PAID PARKING | Parking is $1/hour or $5/all day.

 GARDEN NEWS  

Children's Garden

Story Time was a huge success on Dec 19th.
The theme was snowmen!
Our Next Story Time is on January 2, 2025!
Please join us and help celebrate the new year! Head over to the Children’s Garden on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of December from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Sing some songs, do a simple craft and listen to our favorite stories.
Contact Info@LakesPark.org with any questions you may have!

Community Garden

Fragrance Garden & Succulent Garden

Leave your mark on Lakes Park !!
Dedicate a brick to a loved one, honor them for years to come.
It's a perfect gift for New Year's🍾Valentine's Day💗
St. Patrick's Day🍀Easter🐰Mother's Day🌼Father's Day💪Memorial Day⛿4th of July🌟Labor Day 👩‍🔧👩‍🏫Halloween🍊Thanksgiving🦃Christmas🎄 Birthdays🍰& Anniversaries💍

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

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