County awards contract for new shade structures at parks & rec facilities
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract for new shade structures at five Lee County Parks & Recreation facilities, including Matlacha Community Park.
The $341,119 contract with Florida-based Industrial Shadeports Inc. is for structures planned for various playgrounds and water features at:
ꞏ Matlacha Community Park, 4577 Pine Island Road
ꞏ Buckingham Community Park, 9800 Buckingham Road
ꞏ Hunter Park, 1526 Oak Drive, Fort Myers
ꞏ Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers
ꞏ Veterans Community Park, 55 Homestead Road South
The work is scheduled to be completed in Fiscal Year 2021/2022. The structures are designed to provide relief and comfort to park patrons. The Lee Board of County Commissioners’ Strategic Priorities includes increasing park amenities.
For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and other special events, visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275 or email leeparks@leegov.com.