Expect a new park in Lehigh Acres in the fall of 2026. Lee County will build a six-mile linear park for people to enjoy along Able Canal.
Watch Lehigh Acres Community Correspondent Ella Rhoades’ report below:
6 MILE STRETCH in 2026: Linear park along Able Canal will come to Lehigh
The linear park will stretch six miles from Harns Marsh to Joel Boulevard.
The 12-foot-wide path will include a bridge for walkers and bike riders as well as a few shade structures along the way.
The path will connect Harns Marsh, Lehigh Acres Park, Lehigh Elementary School and the Lehigh Acres Trailhead Park.
Since the Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District manages Able Canal and owns the property along the canal for the park, they’ve helped with with design process.
LAMSID Director Dave Lindsay says they appreciate the partnership they have with county to build this for the community.