Lee County’s Royal Palm Park in Tice to close temporarily for fishing pier restoration

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)— Royal Palm Park in Tice will close temporarily starting Monday as crews begin restoring the fishing pier on the Caloosahatchee River that Hurricane Ian destroyed.

The park, located at 300 Royal Palm Parkway, will serve as a staging and construction area for the contractor working on the project. The restoration is being funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief and the Florida Department of Emergency Management Legislative Appropriations Program Funds.

Weather permitting, the work is expected to be complete by November. Updates on the project can be found by searching "Boardwalk Repairs" at the Parks Project Information Tool.

For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and special events, residents can visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275 or email leeparks@leegov.com.

The department also maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram under leeparksandrecreation. Residents and visitors can explore more than 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points & Perks, a free digital pass program available at www.visitfortmyers.com/ParksPass.