Lakes Park @ Center
Lakes Park @ Center in Lee County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 2.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Lakes Park @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lee County, Florida. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 73 other monitored lakes in Lee County, Lakes Park @ Center ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, FDEP, last sampled 2023-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 44 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Lakes Park @ Center
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.3 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -9 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lakes Park @ Center under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lee County Utilities - Fiesta VillageFort Myers · 1.8 mi away · NPDES FL0039829MajorRecent violation
- Catalina At Winkler Preserve CddFort Myers · 2.5 mi away · NPDES FLS743518Major
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 74 lakes in Lee County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lakes Park @ Center holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Lee County
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Park @ Center
Where is Lakes Park @ Center?
- Lakes Park @ Center is a lake in Lee County, Florida. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lakes Park @ Center?
- Lakes Park @ Center in Lee County, Florida has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 2.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 44 µg/L.
Is Lakes Park @ Center safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Lakes Park @ Center has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Submitting organization not recorded for these samples6 samples · 2021–2023
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)