lakes regional park

Nice park, there are plenty of paved walking/riding trails. Nice area for kids with the train and playground. Not much shade, go early or later in the day when it's not so hot.

This is our favorite go-to park with our young grandkids. It has everything - several play areas, a water park suitable for tots, fishing, various boat and bike rentals, walking trails, snack bar and ice cream stand, a miniature train ride, a train museum and a wonderful train-themed playground. The fee for parking is $2.00 per hour. The train ride is extra but reasonable and quite charming. On Fridays, there is a farmer's market that is well-attended. Picnic tables and covered picnic areas are available for celebrations and very popular on weekends for birthday parties.

What a great park...and right in the city of Fort Myers! A natural setting kept beautiful just so that you don't have to go far to enjoy Florida's unique nature. Runners, walkers, bikers, people in rented water transports all enjoy the trails and scenery. Bring a picnic dinner and watch the sun set over the park...we did!

Just found this place a few weeks ago. Attended a charity fundraiser 5K walk/race (I walked). It was a nice way to tour the entire park and I must say the atmosphere is quite relaxing and scenic, even as I was puffing along...There are picnic pavilions with grills along the lakes, the larger ones can be reserved. A number of water features, walking trails, bikes, pedal driven trolley cars, paddle boats, food concessions around nearly every corner. A miniature train ( that wasn't running the day we were there, may be a seasonal thing) has track throughout the park. The only indication that we were nearly downtown was the condo towering over one end of the park. I was surprised at the absence of traffic noise considering how close we were to a major intersection on a large highway...We thoroughly enjoyed the day and plan to return soon...

This is an excellent municipal park with something for everyone!My favorite aspect of the park are the excellent walking trails. There are a number of trails used by pedestrians and cyclists. In the park you can ride a miniature trail through a large section of the park - it is very well done. The trains are beautiful, and the track winds through many miniature 'villages' -really fun for children. There are beautiful gardens and all plantings are well marked. There is a community garden, a butterfly garden and more. If you want to rent bicycles (including bicycles built for two or four), kayaks, paddle boats or canoes, you can have lots of fun exploring the park. There are several excellent playgrounds including a number of 'splash' areas. Also there are a number of covered picnic areas that are well used and can be reserved for special events e.g. Birthday parties. Last, but definitely not least, there is an excellent farmers market every Friday morning with lots of fresh produce, meat, fish, jewellery, etc. I am sure that you will have fun at the park, no matter your age or interests.....and say 'hello' to all the animals especially the large crocodile who is frequently sunning himself.

Park has biking, boating, and rentals, plus nature/walking trails, exercise stop points, waterparks for kids, playgrounds, picnic shelters and a very special train parks for kids- and more. If you want a park, this is about the best you'll find.

This is a nice place to walk or ride your bike. Also has sprinklers and play area for the little ones. Great Farmers Market Oct. to Apr. every Friday 9am-1pm.

This is a wonderful park. They have many lovely walking and bike paths to exlore. Always some wildlife to enjoy. Kept very clean. The kids will love all the ammenities - even has a small railroad that goes around part of the park. And the Farmers Market is excellent!

safe biking trails through a beautiful, beautifully -landscaped regional park--botanical gardens well developed--hands-on growing gardens available--volunteer opportunities available--great place to take kids--mini-train through the park for the little ones--shower parks for the kids are wonderfully designed--kayaking, canoeing, pedal-buggies, bicycles available as rentals--picnic areas, grills available--my favorite is the farmers market every friday from 8 am to 1 pm--fresh veggies, flowers, foods, crafts, etc--always well visited!

This is a very, very nice public park right in the heart of South Fort Myers. This is a well-planned public facility that will appeal to exercise enthusiasts (cycling and jogging through out, with exercise stations), families with children (mini-railroad and water sprinkler area), nature lovers (abundant wildlife throughout) and folks that just want to walk and talk in a pleasing environment.Parking is not free, but it is affordable at $1 per hour.Concessions of all types are available from snacks and beverages, to rental boats and bikes.Looks like to could get very, very busy on weekends and holidays.

The park is quite large and well located off Gladiolus near 41 ...You can either walk,rent bikes including surreys,or even rent kayaks...$9.00 for bikes and $18/27 for surreys. Parking is minimal and plentiful.. $1.00 an hour..There are a couple of splash pads there for kids on a hot day and a little snack shack for ice cream etc..Many signs are everywhere educating you on the various flora,and bird life etc.We even saw a little mini train going around the park.. Nice place to spend a couple hours outdoors without breaking the bank ..one trail has lots of shade for walking and keeping cool..

Loved the park walk. Saw alligator and many birds on my walk. Loved the new exercise signage and workout places. Great idea! Have been many times and enjoy Lakes Park!

Great Park. Nice to walk or bike on the trails. Lots of wild life,RR to ride, museum rent a boat etc.

My husband and I had a few hours to kill before catching a plane out of Fort Myers and stumbled upon this great little park. There were bike rentals, walking paths, botanical gardens and several things for kids to do including a small train. Really a wonderful find.

Rode bikes around...thoroughly enjoyable ride.Took great nieces/nephews there. They had a blast on the play ground, water playground, train ride.... great place for the kids.