July 2025 Newsletter
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation
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July 2025 🎆
Newsletter
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundations' Mission is to enhance & enrich the beauty and experience of Lakes Park
🎆🎆🎉🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆🎉🎇🎆
Look for a message from the president next month, as she is busy traveling to her summer home on the beautiful island of Sardinia, by way of Egypt! From camel riding to the pyramids of Giza, from floating in the Dead Sea to Mt. Nebo, where Moses died, to all of the incredible sites of Egypt.
Please see the news below and don’t hesitate to write or call us with your suggestions and comments.
Our mailing address is: PO Box 61076, Ft Myers, FL, 33906
Barbara Manzo
President LPEF
barbara.manzo@lakespark.org
If you would like to donate, click here- https://t.ly/Y9L5m
Find out more here- www.lakespark.org
Lakes Park Fall Festival ~ Scarecrows In The Park!
Scarecrows in the Park will cover the Children's Garden in October. SIGN UP NOW to build or sponsor one of the "Wild, Wacky, or Weird Scarecrows"!
School & Youth Groups are FREE🎃
Businesses and Organizations are welcome to build or sponsor a youth or school group to create a scarecrow.
Scarecrows of the Past!
June/July Basket Auction
LAKES PARK BASKET AUCTION- BID TODAY AUCTION LINK: https://t.ly/YZ3W3
Open the comment section first. Then place your bid in the comment section of the basket you would like to bid on! Come back often to see if you are the highest bidder or bid again. Bidding ends on the last day of the month.
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!
🍧🪁Summer Fun Picnic Basket🍧🪁
Value $320
Enhance your outdoor adventures with this fantastic basket! Along with your Naples Sunset Cruise, graciously donated by the Julian Family, you'll discover a Lee County Parks & Recreation Annual Parking Pass, granting you access to 18 stunning beaches, boat ramps, and beautiful parks and preserves. To elevate your experience, we've included two delightful bottles of wine—one red and one white—paired with elegant wine glasses, a chic wine stopper, and handy napkins and plates.
This wonderful combination sets the stage for a perfect day of relaxation and exploration!
Your next adventure awaits!
AUCTION LINK: https://t.ly/YZ3W3
Please watch for more auction baskets on Facebook- Lakes Park Basket Auction Group.
Follow this link https://t.ly/k7Snd
Explore, have fun, and win prizes this summer with 'Parks, Points & Perks'
Official Website link: www://www.visitfortmyers.com/digital-passes/perks
The Liberty
Express
🚆 Train Operating Hours 🚆
Monday-Friday 10 am-2 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am- 4 pm
We will be OPEN July 4th!
July 4th (Independence Day) 10 am-4 pm
Would you like to volunteer? www.rrmsf.org/volunteer
🌷 FARMERS MARKET 🌷
Attention! The Farmers Market is closed for the season and will resume on the first Wednesday in October!
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation craft & plant table will see you next year!
Have a great summer!
🐰🦅 Lakes Park Bird Patrol Led Nature Walks 🐦🐰
Bird & Nature Walk
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 | The 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
7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
The Tour is free with paid parking. Parking is $ 1 per hour or
$ 5 for the entire day.
Lakes Park Summer Camp
Registration is now open!
Register 3 ways:
Online at https://www.leegov.com/parks/programs/summer
By phone (239) 533-7275
In Person at 7330 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
🌴 GARDEN NEWS 🌴
Meet our new addition to the Children's Garden Alex the Monkey!
You can find him hiding in the Mango Tree. He is the playful guardian of the Banana Forest.
He loves to swing, snack, and surprise visitors—so keep your eyes up and your bananas close!
🌻 Community Garden🌻
The Community Gardens are resting for the summer 🌞
💐 Fragrance Garden & Succulent Garden 💐
🌹🌹 Rose Garden 🌹🌹
Be sure to take a walk through one or all of our gardens!
🐰 Leave your mark on Lakes Park !!🐰
Dedicate a brick to a loved one, and 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🌼Memorial Day⛿Father's Day💪4th of July🌟Labor Day 👩🔧👩🏫Halloween🍊Veteran Day🔹Thanksgiving🦃Christmas🎄 Birthdays🍰& Anniversaries💍
Your donation will help create 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
Lakes Park Tidbits
At Lakes Park, discover activities that benefit your mind, body and soul. Bring your family and friends and improve your well-being today. There's something for everyone, making it a perfect destination for all!
The park has 158 acres of man-made freshwater lakes
A scenic boardwalk & walking trails, paved & natural (accessible to people with mobility issues)
You can spot birds like Ibises, herons, and sometimes alligators—be mindful when strolling along! There are fitness stations around the water.
Children's Garden, Community Garden, Fragrance & Succulent Gardens & Rose Garden -Covered picnic areas & playground
Train Museum & a miniature train that offers 15-minute rides. Bike & boat rentals & food concessions
Park volunteers also provide assisted tours on a golf cart.
Copyright © 2024 Lakes Park, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 61076 Ft. Myers, FL, 33906
239.533.7578
