Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center

09/25/2026

Join us for our next Social Hour at the recreation center.

📆 Thursday, Oct. 22
⏰11 a.m.
📍Free with Facily Membership

09/24/2026

Recently, Wa-Ke Hatchee Park and Recreation Center hosted a Pickling Class led by our partners at Lee County Florida 4-H. It was a hands-on experience for all ages, and everyone got to take home their jar of pickles.

To learn more about our program offerings at www.leeparks.org

09/23/2026

Heading to Fort Myers Beach? Let LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit do the driving!

Park for FREE at the Beach Park & Ride located at 11101 Summerlin Square Drive and ride the Beach Trolley for only $0.75 a ride or buy an all-day trolley pass for only $2.00 on the LeeFare app! Visit Fort Myers Beach’s amazing hotspots and don’t miss the unbelievable sunsets!
LeeTran, your BEACH ride is here.

For more information on LeeTran bus routes, go to: leegov.com/leetran/maps-schedules

09/23/2026

Happy Fall!

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

Learn more at www.leeparks.org/events

09/22/2026

We’re excited to share the latest progress on our beach projects in this month’s Beach Forecast! If you are planning to head to our beach parks on Fort Myers Beach or Bonita Beach, check out LeeTran - Lee County, FL Transit's Park & Ride or ULTRA On Demand services.

For real-time updates on these and other Lee County Parks & Recreation projects, including hurricane repairs, capital improvements, and major maintenance, visit our Parks Progress Information Tool: https://leegis.leegov.com/parks/parksprojectinfo

09/21/2026

Our Variety Club North & South has been exploring Southwest Florida over the past few weeks! Check out more photos of their adventures by visiting https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCqMbN

To learn more about our specialized recreation program for individuals with disabilities, visit www.leeparks.org

09/18/2026

A new addition to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - A cabinet containing an AED and AutoTQ tourniquet, giving bystanders the ability to act quickly in a cardiac or bleeding emergency before help arrives.

Thank you to Lee County Public Safety for their efforts in making this resource available at our site.

09/18/2026

There is still space in our Nerf Night at North Fort Myers Recreation Center!

📆 Friday, September 18
⏰ 6:30-8 p.m.
ℹ 12-14 years old
💲$5 per youth

Call (239) 533-7200 to register! *Nerf is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro.

09/17/2026

Calling all homeschool groups - our team at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center is interested in starting a homeschool PE program.

Want to join in on the fun? Stop by the recreation center front desk or call (239) 533-6850.

09/17/2026

Save the Date - Trunk-or-Treat Wa-Ke Hatchee Park

📆 Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
⏰3-6 p.m. | Trunk-or-Treat

Learn more at www.leeparks.org/events

09/16/2026

Clearing the way for what’s next! Exciting to see progress on the new Fort Myers Beach Pier. Visit https://go.leefl.gov/FMBPierProject to stay up-to-date on project information

Pulling up the past to make way for the future. 👋

These piles are coming out as demolition continues on the destroyed Fort Myers Beach Pier, clearing the way for the new pier to take shape. We look forward to sharing continued progress updates with you as the Fort Myers Beach Pier Replacement Project moves forward and a new chapter begins on Fort Myers Beach.

09/15/2026

New parking amenities planned for Fort Myers Beach!

The Lee Board of County Commissioners has approved funding for improvements at the former Seafarer’s Mall property at 1113 Estero Blvd., across from Crescent Beach Family Park.

The $163,200 project will add paid parking for up to 56 bicycles and 29 golf carts, along with a drinking fountain and space for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Outreach Center.

The project will be funded through Tourist Development Tax reserves, Lee County General Funds and Sheriff’s Office funding.

A timeline for the improvements is still being determined.

We’re excited to see another investment in Fort Myers Beach take shape!

04/27/2026

A reminder for our recreation center patrons:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Open Recreation ends at 2 p.m.

Our evening open recreation will be canceled, due to events hosted by Lexington Middle School. Thank you for your understanding!

04/22/2026

Come join us for Open Gym this weekend - Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, April 26, 2026!

Our gymnasium will host regurarly scheduled open-gym activities. The previously scheduled tournament has been cancelled.

04/08/2026

We are hiring for Summer Camp Counselor positions! Visit https://bit.ly/LCPRJobs to apply today.

03/31/2026

Sign up today for our next Pickle Fit on Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.! Register at www.leeparks.org/register

03/30/2026

Grab a copy of "The Alchemist" and join us for a lively discussion!

📆Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰10 a.m.

03/21/2026

Good news, pickleball players! The resurfacing project at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park is complete ahead of schedule and the courts are officially back open.

We hope to see you out there soon! 🏓👟

03/16/2026

Summer Camp Registration is just one week away! Visit www.leeparks.org/camp for a full listing of locations and offerings.

03/09/2026

Register today for our Easter Egg Hunt!

📆 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.
💲$5 per child
ℹ Ages 0-12 | Sensory Hour & Wheelchair Accessibilty

Call us at (23) 533-6850 to learn more.