Tag: Lee County Parks & Recreation

5th Street reopening after quick close

February 5, 2026
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Erosion from weekend storms washed out some of the bank at the 5th Street Beach Access. Lee County quickly replaced the sand that had washed away under the steps and this access point is now open...

Community Center playground funds question

There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The...

Vaping ban passed

On Tuesday, June 17, the Lee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to prohibit smoking and vaping at all county parks and public beaches. Previously, Chapter 20 of the Lee County Code...

Memorial Day landscaping for Boca Grande Veteran’s Memorial

Editor’s Note: The flag is up! While the American flag may not be up by Memorial Day, the Boca Grande Veterans Memorial at 5th and Gilchrist is at least landscaped and ready, after help...

Tourism promo for Lee Parks gives points, perks

Ruane chairs Tourism Development Council The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau and Lee County Parks & Recreation have partnered to give local residents and visitors new ways to...

Baby osprey returned to nest at Wheeler Road after failed flight

At the Wheeler Road Community Park on Sunday, one of the three baby ospreys fell out of the nest while trying its first flight. After spending eight hours on the ground, county park officer Noah...

Lee County purchases Mullock Creek Marina for $4.4 million

May 8, 2025
Staff Report
News

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, May 6, to approve a purchase agreement for the Mullock Creek Marina site on 5.21 acres in south Fort Myers as part of long-term plans to...