CELEBRATE PARKS & RECREATION MONTH

CELEBRATE PARKS & RECREATION MONTH


Fort Myers, FL, July 14, 2010 – Parking fees will be waived at Lee County regional parks and boat ramps and swimmers will have free admission to county pools on the weekend of Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25.

Lee County Commissioners waived the parking fees and pool admission in celebration of National Parks & Recreation Month, which is marked each July.

“As part of the nationwide celebration, Lee County is pleased to be a part of recognizing the many values and benefits of parks and recreation,” said Dave Harner, deputy director of Lee County Parks & Recreation. “Parks and recreation’s preserves, facilities and sites touch the lives of almost everyone from the very young to the very old.”

Lee County also would like to recognize the 800 volunteers who serve the department, Harner said.

“Parks, greenways, blueways and open spaces provide a welcome respite from a fast-paced, high-tech lifestyle while protecting and preserving Lee County’s natural environment,” said Kathy Cahill, Southwest Region director for the Florida Recreation and Park Association who also is the Lee County Parks & Recreation volunteer services coordinator.


The Board of County Commissioners urges all citizens to visit the parks, especially on the weekend of July 24 and 25.

For more information about parks and facilities along with directions and special events, visit www.leeparks.org.