Lazy Springs

As old rural Florida vanishes, so too does a beloved recreation park -- but not to development

Eileen Kelley

Lazy Springs has attracted Jeep enthusiasts, dirt bike riders and kayakers for 25 years. It closes for good after Nov. 30.

Four-wheelers at Lazy Springs Recreational Park in Hendry County. The park changed ownership Sept. 22 and plans are now to close the site as of the end of November.

Human Interest

Lazy Springs Recreation Park's future unknown after it closes at end of November

Michael Braun

The future of property that a popular recreational park sits on in southwestern Hendry County is not known beyond its now planned closure at the end of November. Lazy Springs Recreational Park lies off state Route 82 just across the Lee County line in Hendry. For about 25 years, 4-wheelers and mudders or anyone who enjoyed getting wet and dirty headed to the mud-pits, lakes and dirt trails site each weekend.

Human Interest

'More than just a park' -- Lazy Springs Recreational Park operators confirm closure; follows $5M property sale

Michael Braun

After years as a beloved destination for off-road enthusiasts, campers and families, Lazy Springs Recreational Park will close its gates for good at the end of November. Park officials announced that the property has been sold and that the final open weekend will be Nov. 29–30. Until then, the park will remain open every weekend during regular hours.