Lee Parks: Veterans Park hosts free family ‘Movie in the Park’ events
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What’s happening: Bring the family out for a free “Movie in the Park” sponsored by the Lehigh Acres Fire Control & Rescue, Kiwanis and Rotary of Lehigh Acres and enjoy a night under the stars.
Where: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres.
When: Movie starts at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26 and Feb. 23
Cost: Free
What to expect
The PG-rated live-action adventure “The Little Mermaid” will be the main feature at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid princess who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
The PG-rated live-action adventure “Aladdin” will be the main feature at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23. The plot follows Aladdin, a street urchin, as he falls in love with Princess Jasmine, befriends a wish-granting genie, and battles the wicked sorcerer Jafar.
Lehigh Acres Fire Control & Rescue providing free popcorn and bottled water. Pelican’s SnoBalls and Red's What the Food Truck will be on site during the event.
Tips
Movie viewing will be located on the front athletic field.
Please bring blankets or chairs for movie viewing.
In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be moved into the Veterans Park Recreation Center gymnasium.
On-leash dogs are permitted in the park; off-leash in dog park only.
History
The park’s history began with Phase I construction in 1993 consisting of a manmade lake, large hill, concrete skate-park bowl, playground, an outdoor basketball court and a pavilion. At that time, the park was called Lehigh Community Park South.
In 1994 it was renamed Veterans Community Park in honor of our country’s veterans. Phase II was completed in 2003 and improvements were made to the park by adding a multi-purpose recreation center, two softball fields, a rock-climbing play area, a maintenance compound and enlarging the lake. In 2008, Phase III completed with the addition of four lighted tennis courts, two covered lighted basketball courts and a splash playground.
The final phase of Veterans Community Park included a handball court and a multipurpose athletic field, which is used for cricket, flag football, soccer and other sports, additional picnic areas and the Paws 4 Duty dog park.
Information: leeparks.org or 239-533-7530.
Driving directions: From I-75, take exit 138 and head east on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto Lee Blvd. Turn right onto Homestead Rd. N. and the park entrance will be on the left.
Lee County Parks & Recreation has 263 positions, a $42 million budget and more than 31,500 acres of parks, preserves, facilities and other sites. The department oversees four recreation centers, 10 community centers, community parks, Conservation 20/20 lands, greenways, the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, four year-round pools, seven boat ramps, sports complexes including the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins spring training facilities, dog-friendly facilities and Gulf of Mexico beach parks.
Contact: Learn more about Parks & Recreation by visiting our website leeparks.org, email questions to leeparks@leegov.com, 239-533-7275 or visit leeparksandrecreation on Facebook and Instagram.
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