5: Enjoy a Day of Family Fun at Lakes Park
On September 21st

This is the fifth installment of 12 Fun Things to do With Your Children in Southwest Florida which can also be downloaded as a free eBook.
Lakes Park is literally packed with enough activities to last you the whole day. From a two and a half mile long paved path, to a playground and a miniature train ride. Lakes Park is a perfect place for family fun. Lakes Park has been an asset to Lee County since its grand opening in 1984. Children have enjoyed its playgrounds and grassy spaces for over 25 years!
Lakes Park is located off Gladiolus Drive. Although it’s in the busy center of South Fort Myers, it’s really an oasis in the city! The park’s biggest draw is its enormous freshwater lake, as well as:








