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Fun Family Getaway at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers
FT. MYERS — So the grandkids are coming down to Florida to visit grandpa and grandma. You just don’t know where to spend the day to keep them active and entertained? Give Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers a try. It makes for a fun day trip.
The park is located at 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. And there is plenty to do with a $5 train ride to top off the day. It’s open 7 a.m. to dusk seven days a week.
If you bring the family you can reserve a shelter, lodge, amphitheater or garden gazebo for a special event. A 2.5-mile paved scenic trail is great for biking, walking or jogging. If you’ve never rented a surrey you are in for a treat. You can rent one at the park for an hour or more from Wheel Fun Rentals. They hold four adults and a young child. Everyone pedals as you travel along the park trails. You can stop along the way to view tropical birds and take a rest at the many waysides. The trail includes many exercise spots named ENERGI, where you can try agility step exercises.
There are three parking lots and each offers something different. Splash pads, playgrounds and charcoal grills abound. You’ll find a children’s garden, non-motorized boat rentals, fishing, paddle craft and volleyball courts.
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