Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve boardwalk to close temporarily for routine maintenance

Fort Myers, FL, Aug. 5, 2026 – The boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance
Blvd., Fort Myers will close temporarily for routine maintenance beginning Monday, Aug. 17, and is
expected to remain closed for approximately two weeks.
No guided walks will be offered during the closure. However, the Interpretive Center, nature store and
Rock and Stroll Garden will remain open to visitors. The boardwalk is expected to reopen Monday, Aug.
31.
The Interpretive Center and nature store are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The Rock
and Stroll Garden is open dawn to dusk daily and features picnic tables and native plants that attract birds
and butterflies.
Parking is $1 per hour per vehicle, with a $5 daily maximum. The Lee County Parks & Recreation Annual
Parking Pass is valid at this location. The parking kiosk is located at the ramp to the Interpretive Center.
The maintenance timeline is weather permitting and subject to change. Visitors are asked to follow posted
signage and avoid closed areas for their safety.
For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and special events, visit
www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com or visit leeparksandrecreation on
Facebook and Instagram.
Residents and visitors can also explore more than 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points &
Perks, a free digital pass program. Learn more at www.visitfortmyers.com/ParksPass.
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