County reminds spring break visitors to pay to park
As spring break season begins and visitation increases, Lee County Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors to pay for parking at designated sites using the Premium Parking system.
It provides a standardized, convenient and user-friendly parking experience across 20 sites.
The locations include:
– Beach parks: Bonita Beach Park, Bonita Beach Access #1, Bonita Beach Access #10, Bowditch Point Beach Park, Bowman’s Beach, Turner Beach, Lynn Hall Memorial Beach Park and San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve
– Boat ramps: Alva Boat Ramp, Davis Boat Ramp, Imperial River Boat Ramp, Lavender’s Landing, Matlacha Boat Ramp, Pine Island Commercial Marina and Punta Rassa Boat Ramp
– Regional parks: Lakes Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Manatee Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park and Caloosahatchee Regional Park
Visitors can pay for parking using one of the following options:
– QR code: Scan posted QR code signage at beach parks and other locations to pay online.
– Kiosk: Use an on-site Premium Parking kiosk (available at most non-beach locations; beach kiosks will be reinstalled after permanent repairs are complete).
– Website: Visit www.premiumparking.com, enter the location and your license plate number, and complete payment.
– Mobile app: Download the Premium Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
The $60 annual Lee County Parks & Recreation parking pass is available through Premium Parking. Instead of a physical sticker, users register their vehicle’s license plate digitally, eliminating the need to display a decal. Not all listed locations are eligible for the pass; visit www.leeparks.org for a list of participating sites.
Parking payment is enforced through license plate recognition camera technology. Visitors are reminded to ensure their license plate number is entered correctly when paying to avoid citations.
Rates remain unchanged; however, a 35-cent convenience fee applies to credit card transactions.
With increased spring break traffic through Memorial Day, Lee County Parks & Recreation encourages patrons to plan ahead, pay for parking upon arrival and enjoy a safe, seamless park experience.
For more information, visit www.leeparks.org or contact 239-533-7275 or leeparks@leegov.com.