Arts in the Park

This year's photography contest gave you the oppurtunity to snap a shot of that perfect sunset or wildlife experience. Photos taken from within any of Lee County's Parks were entered in the first-ever Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center photo contest.

Prizes were awarded at the 2009 3rd Annual South Fort Myers Art Festival & Craft Show. Categories are PEOPLE IN PARKS: People enjoying the parks, centers, and outdoors - AND - NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Flora, Fauna, landscapes and more. Each category will be judged in two age divisions: Youth thru 17 years and Adults 18 and up.

This Year's Winners

Adult Nature 1st Place - Toni McMillen taken at Six Mile Cypress Slough
Adult Nature Honorary Mention - Tom Buckard taken at Caloosahatchee Regional Park

Adult People In Parks 1st Place - Charisse Coventry taken at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Adult People In Parks Honorary Mention - Laura Pliler taken at Lakes Park

Youth Nature 1st Place - Matthew Finney taken at Bunche Beach
Youth Nature Honorary Mention - Jessica Gross taken at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Youth People In Parks 1st Place - Tina Cardullo taken at Lakes Park
Youth People In Parks Honorary Mention - Casey Bass taken at Estero Park

View this year's winning photos here

View photos from previous contests below:

2001

2002

2003

2004