Lakes Regional Park
Lakes Regional Park | |
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Type | Regional (Lee County, Florida) |
Location | Fort Myers, Florida |
Area | 279 acres (113 ha) |
Created | 1984 |
Operated by | Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation |
Status | Open |
Lakes Regional Park (often called Lakes Park) is a 279-acre public park located along Gladiolus Drive (
Features
A variety of wildlife can be spotted throughout Lakes Park, especially birds. The park includes about 2.5 miles of walking and biking trails running along the lakes. A scenic boardwalk carries the trails over the lakes. Other features include playgrounds, a large field for recreational activities, as well as a fragrance garden with herb, butterfly, and cactus gardens.[1]
Train Village
One notable feature at Lakes Park is the Lakes Park & Gulf Railroad, a 7+1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge
Gallery
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The Boardwalk over the lakes
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Recreational Field
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Entrance to Fragrance Garden
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Train Village and loading platform for the miniature railroad
References
- ^ a b Lakes Regional Park
- ^ "Tour de Parks Route" (PDF). Lee County Parks and Recreation. 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ Railroad Museum of South Florida Train Village website
- ^ County to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Lakes Park