Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Park open dawn to dusk daily. Interpretive Center open Tues - Sunday 10am - 4pm. View our Social Media Policy here:
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Lee County is an urban oasis where visitors have opportunities to watch otters swim, water moccasins basking in the sun and pileated woodpeckers chipping away at snags. Just minutes off I-75, the Slough is a frequent stop for many of visitors to the area as well as for a cadre of local regulars and first timers. Birders flock to the Slough for a wide variety of migrant song birds and resident specialties. The protection of this important area began in 1976 when a group of Lee County students, the “Monday Group”, became alarmed at how fast our environmental treasures were disappearing. Lee County was able to purchase or get management agreements for 1,909 acres but it wasn’t until the Conservation 20/20 program purchased 1,591 acres in the northern section of the Slough that the headwaters of this system were protected. Today, the preserve encompasses 3,500 acres and is a vital cleanser of waters traveling 10 miles through one of the most developed areas of Lee County. Visitors can easily access the 1.2 mile-long boardwalk to take quick break from life’s rat race or they can spend the whole day at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - one of Florida’s special places.

From exploring art sculptures, to touring LeeTran buses, to learning about coffee roasting, our Variety Club participant...
10/15/2026

From exploring art sculptures, to touring LeeTran buses, to learning about coffee roasting, our Variety Club participants are on the move, learning and exploring!

See more of their adventures at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCqMbN

Variety Club is a specialized recreation program for individuals with disabilities. Programming is designed to provide participants who require unique accommodations with opportunities to participate in recreational activities, enhance social skills, explore creativity, and engage in the community.

Save the Date for Storytime in Manatee Park 📆Tuesday, Nov. 10 ⏰10:30 a.m. Meet our friends from the Lee County, FL Libra...
10/14/2026

Save the Date for Storytime in Manatee Park

📆Tuesday, Nov. 10
⏰10:30 a.m.

Meet our friends from the Lee County, FL Library at the ampitheater in the park for a free story time in the park. All ages are welcome!

Visiting Fort Myers Beach is simple with LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit
10/13/2026

Visiting Fort Myers Beach is simple with LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit

Your STEP-BY-STEP plan for getting around on Fort Myers Beach:

1. PARK-Start your beach day at the Park & Ride
2. RIDE-Take the 490 to Fort Myers Beach
3. EXPLORE- Use the 410 to connect to destinations along the beach

Spend less time behind the wheel and more time enjoying everything Fort Myers Beach has to offer.

For more information got to RideLeeTran.com

Woof-A-Hatchee Shade Structure installation is complete! Come enjoy visits to this off-leash dog park daily, from dawn t...
10/12/2026

Woof-A-Hatchee Shade Structure installation is complete!

Come enjoy visits to this off-leash dog park daily, from dawn to dusk. Learn more at www.leeparks.org/dogs.

Our Lakes Park Fall Festival begins tonight!Don't miss out on the Halloween Express. Get ready for a boo-tiful ride fill...
10/09/2026

Our Lakes Park Fall Festival begins tonight!

Don't miss out on the Halloween Express. Get ready for a boo-tiful ride filled with spooky sights, Halloween delights and plenty of tricks and tracks! This is one fright you won’t want to miss, so hop aboard and let the Halloween fun roll!

Don’t miss the train… or it might be a grave mistake! Visit www.rrmsf.org for times and ticket pricing - running nightly Oct. 9 - 31, 2026.

Explore Lee County parks, beaches and preserves to earn points for prizes like bags, camping experiences and memberships...
10/08/2026

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 for you to discover!

Get started: www.visitfortmyers.com/ParksPas

Our fall fun starts this week! Celebrate spooky season and stop by for some seasonal fun at our parks and preserves in ...
10/07/2026

Our fall fun starts this week!

Celebrate spooky season and stop by for some seasonal fun at our parks and preserves in October:
📆 Lakes Park Fall Festival | Oct 9 - Oct 31
📆 Estero Park and Recreation Center Spooktacular Night | Oct. 17
📆 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Sloughwitched presented by the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve | Oct. 23-Oct 24.
📆 North Fort Myers Park and Recreation Center Family Fall Festival | Oct. 23
📆 Veterans Park and Recreation Center Monster Mash Bash | Oct. 24
📆 Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center Trunk or Treat | Oct. 24
📆Community Center of Boca Grande Fall Festival | Oct. 30

Learn more at www.leeparks.org/events

We are happy to share the Playground Replacement and Shade Structure Project is complete at Kurt Donaldson Park! Stop by...
10/06/2026

We are happy to share the Playground Replacement and Shade Structure Project is complete at Kurt Donaldson Park!

Stop by and enjoy the new swings, slides, and climbers. Kurt Donaldson Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Park Advisory - Estero Recreation Center & Park The Estero Recreation Center will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Oct. 6,...
10/05/2026

Park Advisory - Estero Recreation Center & Park

The Estero Recreation Center will be temporarily closed Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 until 2 p.m.

Estero Park will remain open, restrooms, water fountains, and water access at the dog park will be unavailable on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 until 2 p.m.

This temporary closure is due to water outtage at the facility by Lee County Utilities. For more information about nearby Lee County parks visit leeparks.org.

Drop off items such as diapers, diaper cream, diaper wipes at the following locations:• Estero Recreation Center • North...
10/05/2026

Drop off items such as diapers, diaper cream, diaper wipes at the following locations:
• Estero Recreation Center
• North Fort Myers Recreation Center
• Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center
• Veterans Recreation Center
• Boca Grande Community Center

🧷 Help keep little ones clean, comfortable and cared for!

Diaper need can create real challenges for families, including missed work and having to stretch limited supplies. That’s why Lee County is partnering with Healthy Start of Southwest Florida to collect diapers and essential baby supplies for local families.

From Oct. 5–23, drop off donations at participating Lee County, FL Library and Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, as well as Healthy Start Southwest Florida locations. 💙

The most-needed items include:
• Diapers, newborn through size 6
• Toddler pull-ups
• Diaper wipes
• Diaper cream
• Child training pants

đź“Ť Find a collection location near you and help make a difference for a local family: https://ow.ly/5hg750ZSHRP

The back deck of the Interpretive Center will be temporarily closed from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2026, for rep...
05/07/2026

The back deck of the Interpretive Center will be temporarily closed from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2026, for repairs.

The boardwalk and Interpretive Center will remain open during this time.

Address

7791 Penzance Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL
33966

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+12395337550

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