Lee County Beach Parks News
Lynn Hall Park
Blood Drive in the Park
Florida’s Blood Centers are seeking summer donations as summer supplies are low. FBC, an independent blood collection company, is asking Lee County residents to donate blood this Labor Day. The Blood Centers “Big Red Bus” will be at Lynn Hall Park on Monday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon to receive donations. Please bring a photo ID with you to donate. This summer the center is offering gifts to anyone who donates on the Big Red Bus. It only takes a few minutes of your time to help to save a life! Mark this date on your calendar and stop by to join us.
Laughter Yoga Continues at Lynn Hall Park!
Come on out and join us for a laughing, good time. Program is free with paid parking and runs every Friday morning from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at the Lynn Hall Park playground. To learn more about Laughter Yoga go on-line to www.laughteryoga.org or call (239) 677-7017
Dog Beach
Kayak with your Canine!
If you and your pooch are experienced, well mannered kayakers this trip is for you. Meet at the kayak launch across from Dog Beach on Estero Blvd. just south of Lover’s Key. No dogs over 100 pounds permitted and only one dog per kayak please. The first date for this program is Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $40 per person and includes all the necessary human gear; dogs are free but must supply their own life vest. To register for this program go to our web site at www.leeparks.org or call (239) 533-7440. If you have your own boat the cost is only $20 per person but you must call Mary Beth 48 hours in advance at 229-0559 to reserve your spot.
Beach Parks & Shoreline Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in patrolling the shorelines for litter, debris, potential safety hazards or assisting park staff with exotic plant removal a few hours each week? If so, Bowditch Point Park and the shorelines to Lynn Hall Park are looking for you. Lee County Parks & Recreation Volunteer Applications are now being accepted. If you are interested in hearing more about how you too can enjoy volunteering on the shorelines and at Bowditch Point Park please call 463-3764.
Visit our web site at www.leeparks.org to see all the fall and winter programming opportunities. Lots of new and exciting programs available to choose from.
Bay Oaks Recreation Center News
Club Rec
Registration is now open for our fall after school program, Club Rec. Program meets daily from 2 until 6 p.m. on all school days. No program on county holidays. This program is for children in second through sixth grade and between the ages of 7 and 12. Program includes homework, snack and game time daily. A monthly calendar is available upon request. Cost is $50 per semester and children must be pre-registered to attend. Call the center at (239) 765-4222 for more information, or to register go online to www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533.7440.