Lee County starting cashless pay-by-plate system at select beaches: What to know

Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News-Press
Updated ·1 min read
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Just in time for what promises to be another busy season here, Lee County is launching a new parking payment system on Oct. 2 at select beach locations.

Here is what to know:

  • WHAT IS IT CALLED: Text2Park.

  • WHAT DOES IT OFFER: It's a cashless pay-by-plate system using your mobile device.

  • HOW ELSE IS IT DIFFERENT: Beach visitors will no longer need to visit a kiosk or display a parking receipt on the dashboard of their vehicle.

  • HOW DOES IT WORK: Directions will be displayed on each parking space sign at the select beach locations.

  • HOW MUCH IS PARKING: $2 per hour, with the ability to add additional time.

  • NOTE: Lee County parks staff will be available throughout the rollout of this system to assist guests and a video explaining the new pay-by-plate process will be available at www.leeparks.org/beaches.

WHAT BEACHES ARE OPEN IN LEE COUNTY? Check here

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What Lee County beaches have been selected for the pay-by-plate system?

The parking area and beach at Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach reopened recently after being closed for 10 months due to Hurricane Ian. The bathroom/shower/boardwalk facilities along with the preserve area remain closed.
The parking area and beach at Bowditch Point Park on Fort Myers Beach reopened recently after being closed for 10 months due to Hurricane Ian. The bathroom/shower/boardwalk facilities along with the preserve area remain closed.

  1. Bonita Beach Park, 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs

  2. Bonita Beach Access #1, 27890 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs

  3. Bonita Beach Access #10, 26082 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs

  4. Bowditch Point Park, 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach

  5. Lynn Hall Memorial Beach Park, 950 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach

  6. San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve, 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers

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