Lakes Park @ Center
Lee County, FloridaEutrophic
Lakes Park @ Center is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lee County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 81 other monitored lakes in Lee County, Lakes Park @ Center ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
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 | F |
| Phosphorus | 44 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 82 lakes in Lee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lakes Park @ Center holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLee-Harborage West LakeLee County · 3.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BLee-Harborage East LakeLee County · 3.9 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CGator Lake Six Mile CypressLee County · 4.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake KennedyLee County · 9.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1
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