Estero Community and Recreation CenterEstero Community Park and Recreation Center is the largest within the Lee County Parks and Recreation system. The park encompasses 55 acres and houses 2 bocce courts, 12 horseshoe pits, 3 sand volleyball courts, shelters of varying sizes, a childrens play area, 4 lakes, a 5K cross country course, an outdoor amphitheater along with a 40,000 sq/ft. recreation center.
Within the center you will find a fully equipped gymnasium that houses 3 full basketball courts or 4 Volleyball courts. You will also find a fitness center with locker room facilities, a computer Lab, a game room, a teen center, an art Studio, and several large multi-purpose rooms for meetings or classes. At this facility you will find art classes, toddler programs, wellness classes for adults and children, sports leagues, an exciting senior program and a variety of childrens programs. We have something for everyone in the family. The property was purchased in 1998. Construction on the project started in November of 2004. This park has been open since October 30, 2006. The Estero Recreation Center began operating as an extended shelter for more than 500 people affected by the flood waters of Tropical Storm Fay on Aug. 24, 2008. The shelter was managed under the guidance of Lee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the American Red Cross, and the rec center was temporarily closed to the public. Scheduled programs were suspended. For roughly two months, the American Red Cross helped the shelter residents' transition in returning to their homes or assisted them in seeking alternative living arrangements. The last of the shelter residents and the American Red Cross vacated the shelter Oct. 11 returned the Estero Recreation Center back to Lee County Parks and Recreation. The American Red Cross presented a plaque to the staff and patrons of the Estero Recreation Center thanking them for their support and sacrifices made during the time period the building was used. |