It's Official !!!! Lee County to Open an OHV Park (((sort of)))

[Thrumud]

where?

Where is the map trail or where is the location ? 

[Shotgun]

Any updates on this new park?

[Thrumud]

I will contact the project planner this week and post any new info.

[SWFRider]

I guess the local Gov is waiting for a few more people to get killed to get this thing started. I am growing a little weary of waiting on them. Also notice, maybe a coincidence, but it is an election year. If they open it ,great, if not, vote them out of office. A park is a win win situation for all. The anti-ATVrs want us away from their homes , the Law Enforcement wants it, we need it, land is there. This should happen a lot quicker. If its legality they are claiming delays on. Its same as they local skate parks! Keep at it anyway , but Iam not holding my breath or getting excited about it.

[bftclub]

hope they have someone there to patrol for people who don't know how to use a trash can

[lil fat rider]

any updates on the park

[Shotgun]

Looks like this park is going the way of Mickey Rosado.

[AmericanRobster]

whats the word with this park?

[zx11rider]

it must be a dead project they dont want to give up any land they could sell for more sub divisions to bring in more snowbirds.

[Thrumud]

GUYS ... THE PARK IS IN THE WORKS.  FRED JOHNSON FROM LEE PARK & REC WILL CONTACT ME IN A FEW WEEKS WITH UPDATES.  Sorry I have'nt been on top of this topic.  Been busy working on the Collier County issues.  PROMISE that the minute I get the info, I will post it

[07pred500]

 just moved to lee co. from maryland untill this park opens any other good places to ride within a hour of ft myers. are there any local clubs ? 

[qt314nfla]

Sorry but I don't know of any spots that are legal to ride w/in an hour of there.  If you like Mx tracks there are more of them across the state but I don't think any are in an hour.  As for general trail riding we have Croom (I75 & 50), Ocala further north, and Osceola up near the state line. 

[ScooterB]

just moved to lee co. from maryland untill this park opens any other good places to ride within a hour of ft myers. are there any local clubs ? 

The closest Legal places would be Holey Lands, Big Cypress, or Seminole MX

[rednipj]

Does anyone know the size of the parks? I know there is the temporary park in Immokalee at 100+ acres and the one that SWFWM is supposed to have for Collier county at 600+ acres. Is Lee county same size, bigger, or are these two site considered the Lee County site?

[rednipj]

Nevermind about the size... found the 640 acres.

Is this the 600+ acres promised to Collier County or are they considering two separate 600+ acre parks?




Also, an option in Google Earth you can save the image as a .jpg.  Just find the area, then go under file, save image, then post the area online for all to see.

[r6realtor]

any updates?

[Thrumud]

Called Lee Parks & Rec today 3/20/07 waiting to hear from them.  Things are going slow it seems. Will keep you posted. check back.

[Shotgun]

Keep us posted, thanks!

[Thrumud]

Just to keep you guys up to date ----

At the last OHV meeting in Miami John Waldron from DOF said that Lee County got a $700,000 grant money to start the project off. At the meeting in Ft Myers 3 months later Fred Johnson from Lee County Parks & Rec showed up at the meeting with maps and plans and mentioned its up and going. Last time I spoke with him (2 months ago) he said something that just did not make any sense to me, He said that a meeting was held with county commissioners to approve the grant.  WTF - At the meeting the committee said Lee county got it. He also said Ray Judah ( Lee County Commissioner also an environmental extremist ) said "not in my back yard" while the other commissioners agreed. Since then I haven't heard anything.  Well, now it's time to stir some drama. I will contact John Waldron regarding the 700,000 grant money. Show up at parks & rec and have a chat with ole Mr. Johnson.

TO BE CONTINUE ....... Check back !

[Thrumud]

Nevermind about the size... found the 640 acres.

Is this the 600+ acres promised to Collier County or are they considering two separate 600+ acre parks?




Also, an option in Google Earth you can save the image as a .jpg.  Just find the area, then go under file, save image, then post the area online for all to see.

Red, the more parks the better even if they are a few miles apart or a county away. 

[r6realtor]

He also said Ray Judah ( Lee County Commissioner also an environmental extremist ) said "not in my back yard" while the other commissioners agreed

See this is a problem! and they wonder why we do end up riding in peoples back yards
They have got to lose this piss poor anti atv attitude, or I want my money back that I paid to have my bikes registered in FL. all 7 of them!  Sorry just venting SO fusterating

[Shotgun]

Just because Gay ray doesn't like atv's he thinks he speaks for everyone.

[r6realtor]

Just because Gay ray doesn't like atv's he thinks he speaks for everyone.

Exactly!

hey been to the yucapen lately, or is that a definite no go?

[Shotgun]

it's all done out there.

[r6realtor]

That's what I figured, I suppose I will just keep riding in a circle on my driveway  :banghead.gif