He gave a shout as I ran past, so I went back and played paparazzi.
Category Archives: Lakes Park
Abandoned
Weird thing to find a rake abandoned alongside the lake, until you realize that this park is maintained by a dedicate band of community volunteers. Then, you simply wonder what made him drop it and run…
World inverted
Running in Lakes Regional park (Fort Myers, Florida) this morning, the world suddenly turned upside down!
Pathet-o-meter
If there was any doubt about how early I headed out to run this morning, then here’s the definitive indicator – it was so early, the moonflowers had not yet closed up! How pathetic is that? ROFL! 😀
There are banks of moonflowers to be found here and there throughout the park. I wonder if that means there would be lunar moths there at night?
Lost and lonely in Lakes Park
I am always finding lost things on my runs – and I seem to specialize in mystery shoes! This poor soul was in the parking lot near my car when I returned. It was not there when I arrived – or, maybe it was and I just didn’t notice because it was still o’dark-thirty 😉 Hope the tiny-footed owner returns for it.
Screaming (from the) trees
I passed this fellow twice during my run in Lakes Park this morning, and both times he screamed his head off at me. I am embarassed to say that I could not ID him by sight because I wasn’t wearing my glasses – but his screaming gave him away as an osprey.
Spooked each other in Lakes Park
Came trundling up the bridge on my morning run, and who do you suppose swooped in low before me? He came to rest on the rail and allowed me to take his photo. He kept a watchful eye on me as I thanked him and passed. The stop was worth ruining my time this morning (dipping down into the low 14:xx minute mile nowadays).
OK, lesson learned – never gonna do that again!
Vehicle sweet vehicle – thou art a blessing, for thou hast air conditioning!
No shade to speak of on that route. Next time, we’re gonna run first and blog later!
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Ok let’s do this #swfl
Yesh, now that I’ve blown the cooler hours mobile photo blogging, I’m gonna run in the bright sunshine LOL. It doesn’t say "No Running" like Six Mile Cypress does, so I think I’m good. See ya later!
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Butterfly house at Lakes Park #swfl
Sign on the door says "Employees Only" oh well!
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A shady spot to rest
Here’s another gazebo, around the bend from the Japanese garden. It’s near the demonstration garden, a raised bed currently populated with vegetables. Also nearby is a huge heap of "black gold" or finished compost – smells heavenly. i miss gardening!
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Sweet Serenity in the Japanese Garden
Lots of lizards here, and tiny fishes in the pond too
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Queen’s Wreath Vine
Reminds me a little of wisteria. Entering a tiny Japanese-inspired section of the gardens
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Gazebo in the Cactus Garden
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Entering the Cactus and Succulent Garden in Lakes Park
All manner of prickly things grow here. There are also lots of rocks forming lots of crevices and crannies for critters.
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Near the peace garden in Lakes Park, Fort Myers
There’s a circular garden with a post in the center that has prayers for peace inscribed upon ot. What a pretty place!
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Fountains near the Fragrance Garden
You can see thes fountains as you pass by Lakes Park on Gladiolus. There are benches placed nearby so you can set a spell and enjoy the soothing WHOOSH.
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Lakes Park Fragrance Garden
Just beyond the community garden, a fragrance garden lies. Not smelling anything fragrant yet, but it rained heavily last night, which could be drowning out the smells!
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Raised beds in the community garden
The garden is entirely a sea of raised beds, and there’s still some space left for more.
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Lakes Park Community Garden
Visiting the othe side of Lakes Park today. temp.erate, breezy, not at all crowded!
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What a lovely morning that was!
I will definitely be back to walk/run the trails in earnest and get some fresh produce!
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Fun for the whole family!
There’s a cute little kiddie train ride here
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Locomotive pavilion – Railroad Museum of South Florida
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Ah-HAH! The meaning of”Step Up Lee”
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The view from the picnic pavilion
Very nice but there are some really aggressive birds that hang out here!
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Wow – must be GREAT to live here!
There are condos or apartments of some sort that back up to the park. I’d LOVE to have all this right off my lanai!
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Sunbather
I watched him struggle up there. He’s sportin’ a slick, green coating of vegetation goodness. Ewww.
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Skyscrapers – in Fort Myers?!!
AND we have cows and feed stores as well! Fort Myers is a strange justaposition of poshery and podunkery 🙂
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Preening in the reeds
I think it’s an anhinga – hard to tell from this distance. I need field glasses! Mine broke last year and I’ve yet to replace them.
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Yep, it’s that kind of Southwest Florida day
How many different times and how many different ways can one fall in love with the sky down here?
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A secret spot for lunch
Well not so secret but when you sit up there with your back to the path, you do feel sort of secluded.
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What is “Step Up Lee”, I wonder? #swfl
Maybe some Lee County fitness walking program?
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Will that be cash, check, charge… or your life?
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Lakes Park Is A Pretty Place
Lots of water fowl enjoy this place – just saw some moorhens and a pelican. Also a weird, fat black goose with a red head. But I am standing amidst a bunch of fire ant mounds to get this picture and I don’t want to stand here too long….
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VIDEO – oh wow this one is fun :)
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Little blue heron fishing at Lakes Park
Well, at least I THINK that’s what he is. If I’m going to get my walk on, then I’m going to have to stop getting distracted!
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Recreational options
You can rent bikes, recumbents, surreys and all manner of watercraft here. makes me want to run right out and buy a bicycle LOL
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Look – you can go shelling here ;)
Crushed shells line the perimeter of the water playground – they make excellent drainage
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Stuff You’re Not Allowed To Do Here
Ok maybe just sitting and listening is safer…
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Water Playground
Oh to be a child again! Well, it’s a little chilly yet this morning to be running through the spray, but later on when it hits 80*, I suppose some lucky younguns will be delighted. The sound alone is pretty soothing.
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Blood drive in Fort Myers today
Blood Mobile aka "Big Red Bus" is parked right beside the Farmer’s Market in Lakes Park.
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Farmer’s Market Friday
They have fresh local produce, flowers, herbs, honey, art and crafts here. and lots more. Traffic in and out of the parking lot is brisk!
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Lakes Park in Fort Myers
I’ve never been to Lakes Park in the five years I’ve been living here. Since I just got my "AB" parking sticker in the mail from Lee County, I thought I’d check it out on this glorious February morning in Southwest Florida.
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