Alva Park and Community Center

06/02/2026

Space is still available for our Free Swimming Lessons - Tice Community Pool this summer! Lessons run from June 15 - August 6, 2026.

In-person Registration
📆Saturday, June 6 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 4515 Glenwood Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905

05/29/2026

The installation of the articulated block mat is complete at Punta Rassa Boat Ramp. Both Ramps are back open!

For more information on hours of operations and available amenities visit www.leeparks.org.

05/29/2026

We want to remind our patrons that the tennis courts at Rutenberg Park will close temporarily on Monday, June 1. The courts will be closed for resurfacing and is expected to be completed in four weeks, weather permitting.

Use our Park Finder to locate other park locations with tennis courts at www.leeparks.org

05/28/2026

In-person Registration for Free Swimming Lessons - Tice Community Pool
Lessons run from June 15 - August 6, 2026.

📆Friday, May 29 | noon - 2 p.m.
📆Saturday, May 30 | 4:30-6:30
📍 4515 Glenwood Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905

05/28/2026

Get ready for an awesome lineup of events at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers, FL!

Visit https://www.leegov.com/parks/centers/mgrp to learn more.

05/27/2026

Students from North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts recently added their artwork to Manatee Park. Students painted various elements along the sidewalks and walls near the Butterfly Garden at the park.

Stop by and see their creative work, the park is open daily, dawn to dusk.

05/26/2026

Parks, Points & Perks returns for year two!

Explore Lee County parks, beaches and preserves to earn points for prizes like bags, camping experiences and memberships. New locations and features are now live and your points carry over from year one!

Get started: www.visitfortmyers.com/ParksPass

05/22/2026

We hope to see you at our parks, preserves, boat ramps, and pools this holiday weekend! For more information, including hours of operation, available amenities, and holiday hours, visit www.leeparks.org

05/21/2026

Don't forget this holiday weekend - pay before walking away! We've introduced Premium Parking – a convenient new way to pay for parking at select beaches, parks, boat ramps, and preserves.

Choose one of four easy ways to pay:
• By Phone
• Online
• Through the App
• At a Kiosk (where available)

For details and instructions, visit: www.leegov.com/parking

05/21/2026

A bird's eye view of the progress at Crescent Beach Family Park! Visit our Parks Project Information Tool for more progress on this and other projects at www.leeparks.org

06/25/2025

We’re Listening – Just in Different Ways

To help prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain a respectful and accurate space, we will be disabling comments and direct messages on our social media channels beginning July 1.

But we still want to hear from you — and keep you informed.
Here’s how to stay connected:
📧 Email our team at [email protected]
📞 Call us at (239) 533-7275
📝 Complete our survey at the end of a registered program or class, sent via email.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re still here — just listening in different ways.

04/07/2023

We need your opinion for the future plans for the Lee County Civic Center. Click on the post below for more information.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners is working with county staff to visualize a new, reimagined future for the Lee County Civic Center complex. County Staff is working diligently working to make life and safety repairs and reopen buildings of the Civic Center Complex as part of our commitment to maintaining activities for 4-H and the Southwest Florida Fair. Of those buildings, the Tinsley Pavilion and Davidson House are being repaired and are anticipated to be complete by April 14.

Visit www.leegov.com/civiccenter to explore an interactive map, view photos and drone footage, learn more about the history of the site, and share your opinion on the future improvements.

10/14/2022

See below for updated park and center information.

EDIT: Additional facilities added and condensed down to one list.

We're happy to announce the reopening of some Lee County Parks & Recreation locations! Please review the list below of facilites and their opening date.

A few reminders when visiting our open facilities:
- Please follow posted signs, fencing, and staff directions. Some amenities may not be available at this time.
- Hours of operation may vary by facility and reopening dates vary.
- Parking fees apply.

Visit www.leeparks.org for more information.

10/07/2022

As we head into the weekend, we want to remind the community that all of our parks, beaches, boat ramps, centers, preserves, and pools are closed due to the impacts of Hurricane Ian. Please continue to monitor our social media channels or visit www.leeparks.org for updates.

10/01/2022

EDIT - Our Facilities are closed until further notice.

Hurricane Ian Update: Our parks, preserves, beaches, boat ramps, pools, and centers are closed. Please check back for updates regarding facility operations in the coming days.

For up to date information regarding Hurricane Ian, including resources, please visit www.leegov.com/hurricane

09/26/2022

Hurricane Ian Update: Our parks, preserves, beaches, boat ramps, pools, and centers are closed Tuesday, Sept. 27 & Wednesday Sept. 28. Please check back for updates regarding facility operations in the coming days.
For up to date information regarding Hurricane Ian, including resources, please visit www.leegov.com/hurricane

06/02/2022

This page is monitored and maintained by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Periodic updates for this facility will be posted to this page. For up to date news, program updates and announcements, please like and follow us on our main page, Lee County Parks & Recreation.

02/15/2021

Let us know what park amenities and recreation activities you want to see more of in the years ahead. Complete our needs assessment survey today!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Lee County Parks & Recreation serves a diverse community with a focus on safety and accessibility at our many parks, preserves, recreation centers and athletic facilities. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States, our goal is to meet the park and recreation needs of our community today and in the years ahead.

To help us achieve this goal, please complete a short needs assessment survey to share with us your preferences for the Parks & Recreation amenities you will like to see in the coming years. Your input is valuable to help us plan for the future.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish. Please click the links below to access the survey.

English: https://arcg.is/1zn91L

Spanish: https://arcg.is/1KfDLC

Lee County Government
Florida Recreation and Park Association, Inc.