John Yarbrough Linear Park, Fort Myers, Florida - Freestanding Arches on Waymarking.com

This free standing arch sign designates the southern most access point to the John Yarbrough Linear Park.

John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail is a six mile paved multiple-use north-to-south linear park trail that can be used for walking, hiking, jogging, rollerblading, bicycling, on-leash dog walking, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

Park Amenities:

Pavilions
Way-finding signage
Trash receptacles
Dog stations
Benches.
The trail is well shaded on the southern-most section. The trail can be accessed by sidewalk or paths at: Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Daniels Parkway, Crystal Drive, and Colonial Boulevard.

Phase I (from Six Mile Cypress to Daniels Parkway) was completed in November 2005 and included 1 1/4 mile of paved path and sidewalks, two shade shelters with picnic tables. Phase II (from Daniels Parkway to Crystal Drive) opened in October 2006 and includes two shade shelters with picnic tables and 1.5 miles of paved trails. Phase III (from Crystal drive to Colonial Ave) opened late April 2008.

On Sept. 9, 2008 Lee County Commissioners, renamed the park from Ten Mile Linear Park to John Yarbrough Linear Park in honor of longtime retiring Lee County Parks & Recreation Director John Yarbrough.

The John Yarbrough Linear Park is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.

Description information taken from Lee County Parks and Recreation website: (visit link)

Type: Gateway Subtype: Municipal/Regional Entrance Location: Lee County Park

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