This park is very close to where we ate lunch at the newly reopened Sweet Tomatoes, so after we…read moreate, we headed over to check it out. Lakes Park is a 279-acre public park located along Gladiolus Drive, just south of Fort Myers. It is operated by the Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation. The park was named after its main feature: 158 acres of man-made freshwater lakes that were created when the site was occupied by West Coast Rock Co., a rock and limestone quarry, during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1958, a railroad spur was built to serve the mine, running along what is now Six Mile Cypress Parkway. The track bed had previously been used by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad from 1926 to 1952. In 1978, Lee County purchased the abandoned quarry to preserve the land before opening it to the public as a park on April 21, 1984. My first impression was that this has to be one of the nicest parks I have ever visited. It has so much to offer that I could have easily spent the entire day there. If you visit the park, it is important to note that admission is free, but parking is not. It costs $1 per hour, up to a maximum of $5. Once you enter the park, there is so much to do. There are more than 2.5 miles of paved paths running throughout the park. There is an amphitheater, beach volleyball courts, a boat launch, a fishing area, a train-themed playground, picnic shelters, gardens, a wedding gazebo, and a train museum. You can also rent a boat, kayak, or bicycle. Admission to the train museum is $5, and the 15-minute train rides, when operating, cost $5 per adult. The park also offers story-time programs, a farmers market (October through June), and a two-hour bird patrol tour on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 a.m. The park is a stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a network of more than 500 wildlife viewing sites across the state. On the day I visited, it was blisteringly hot. I recommend visiting during the cooler months. Even so, I was able to walk the boardwalk, where I spotted a variety of birds, and I explored a few of the gardens. The park is so lovely. We have multiple parks on Florida's east coast that offer some of the same features, but here in Fort Myers, you can find it all at Lakes Regional Park.

What a huge and beautiful park. I'm a little jealous we don't have anything like this near us! We…read morelet the kids play on two different playgrounds. There was a splash pad that was closed off due to construction. We saw a community garden, children's garden, and train museum and boardwalk. You can easily spend a few hours here. I think parking was $1/hours or $5 for the day. It's huge here!! I read 279 acres.

This larger neighborhood park in a northern part of Cape Coral has quite a bit to do and could…read moredefinitely use more parking. The park includes a paved walking loop that gave me a good workout this afternoon. There is also a kayak/canoe launch, basketball courts, a horseshoe pits area, picnic shelter, playgrounds and even a public restroom. The park is on the lake and it does have access to the canal network. If you're walking your dog here, I suggest a tight leash and also keep your kids close. This is Florida. There's wildlife. [Review 16768 overall - 1494 in Florida - 281 of 2022.]

Great park, we take our dog walking here often; they have a nice paved trail around the park with…read moredog bags. Also a nice picnic area by the lake & there's a super nice kayak launch here & a park for the kids & also a basketball court

This small park does not have a playground or any fitness equipment. It does not have a baseball…read morefield and it does not have a tennis court. What it does have is a pretty lake with a fountain, lots of benches, a whole flock of migrating birds and a picnic area. Parking is reasonable but there really aren't many people here other than perhaps Cape Coral City Hall employees on their lunch breaks. [Review 12359 overall, 2145 of 2019.]

A great park to go to, though it is small you have a nice view, it is a great place to go to…read morereflect hence the name, and a pond with ducks who often come by, there is 2 wooden benches and a built in comfortable bench where you have a view of everything.

25 February 2026…read more Someone had the idea to visit Six Mile Cypress Slough today. Uufff It was a nice walk ... but ... bring your walking shoes, Sunglasses and a hat. A bottle of water would be a nice addition. This place has a trail that you are compelled to remain on throughout the excursion. It is a wooden trail with wooden guardrails to prevent you from straying. It was a pleasant hike, got my steps in , but I thought it would never end. I thought I was trapped in the movie set of "No Way Out" Finally ! At the end of the trail I managed to find the exit and my car. Adios ... don't think I'll be coming back . Ok ok , it wasn't that bad. I'm prone to exaggerate.

This beautiful nature preserve features a raised boardwalk that winds through the slough, passing…read moreseveral scenic ponds along the way. The atmosphere here was incredibly peaceful, and the slow pace made it the perfect way to start the morning. Along the walk, we spotted plenty of wildlife -- including birds, squirrels, lizards, bunnies, and even an otter playing near the water. The boardwalk trail isn't very long and has multiple benches along the way, making it a relaxing spot to take breaks and soak in the surroundings. There's also plenty of shade, which kept it comfortable despite the Florida humidity. We had brought along bug spray, expecting mosquitos, but it turned out to be unnecessary -- we didn't see any the entire time we were there. It was a calm, refreshing start to the day and a great spot for anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, or just a peaceful walk.

This is such a nice place. Staff are very nice and it's obvious that they are very familiar with…read moretheir regulars by the way they say hello and call them by name. So many activities and a nice variety. Reasonable cost for joining organized events. I love going to their Sunset Tappers shows and luncheons. Very clean and very accessible for those less ambulatory.

Do not be turned off by these neg. reviews. If you are.not…read morehaving a party for teens, or if you are looking for a scenic park setting you have many options. However no matter what age, if you are looking for a low key no hassle experience this is the place. Seasonal arts and crafts, themed bingo and even comedy shows. Take a look at the calendar. I just wish I had discovered this place years ago!

Beautiful park near my home full of bike/walking trails, a botanical garden, a railroad museum, an…read moreamphitheater, dirt bike course, water park, farmers market (Fridays), fishing, and countless other things to keep children or adults happy. To really get an idea of how scenic Lakes Park is hop on a bike and explore the grounds. I've posted plenty of pictures but seeing it person is a must.

Absolutely an amazing experience! Well worth the money. We would do this again…read more The dolphins following along the boat on the way out was worth the price before we ever saw the sunset. A must do for anyone in the area. You won't regret it.

We had an amazing experience. Our captain took the time for us to see dolphins following our boat…read moreand even took pictures of our entire group.

Holy smokes, this is a large park. Featuring FOUR lighted soccer fields, a softball field, THREE…read morepicnic shelters with grills, TWO lighted tennis courts, picnic tables all around and even a playground with equipment designed for ages 4 to 17, it's got everything you need. The playground is designed as an "inclusive" and "accessible" structure is great for those who have mobility issues. And that's worth a star all by itself! Three acre lake and walking paths, too! Great space! [Review 12342 overall, 2128 of 2019.]

In Cape Coral visiting my wife's Dad. At home (Brooklyn) we take our 3 year old to two nearby…read moreplaygrounds as often as possible. So if it was possible, we wanted to do the same here. The reviews for Jim Jeffers looked promising. Our playground expert (our aforementioned 3 year old) couldn't stop running and swinging and climbing the entire time she was there. She had a big smile on her face for the entire time! Swings - slides - climbing - this place has it all. If she could, our playground expert would give this park 5 stars. So I'll do it for her.

Play ground area is at the front of parking area hidden down the path behind the painted Butterfly…read morebathroom. Very clean for middle of November travel. The playground structure has a sunshade cover. Other pictures we've seen didn't have cover in them. Clean seating and plenty of picnic benches.

This review is for the dog park only. If you want place where the owners do not discipline the dogs…read moreand where barking and aggression is allowed then this is the place. Unneutered dogs are welcomed. The small dog park is on the fence with the large ones. This place is very clicky, outsiders and the dogs seem to be unwanted. Did I mention the dogs poop and the owners look away. The rest of the park is awesome!

Nice little park near the entrance of the NW Cape Coral community. Hosting an array of ammenities…read moreincluding tennis, jogging paths and shuffle board. A few covered pavilions surround the tranquil lake but no fishing permitted. Today is cool out and the park is slammed with people exercising or playing with their children at the kiddie jungle gym. The paved parking is limited but they recently enhanced it by adding a gravel lot. Gender assigned public bathrooms available.

Great for dog walking, personal fitness and family fun. It's also HUGE with the pickleball crowd…read more This is still our favorite park for walking. They've made some upgrades to the lighting along the walk/bike path and they do a good job of keeping it in good repair. There are a couple places that gets covered for small spans with dirt and debris in that low area when it rains heavily, but it's generally cleared away within a reasonable amount of time. The children's playground received a huge upgrade with the largest play area receiving a sun shade overhead. We enjoy seeing all the puppies, dogs and their people while we walk and some evenings, we're able to enjoy great sunsets.