Buckingham Community Center

Address

4940 Buckingham Road
Fort Myers, FL 33905
Google Map/Directions

Contact Information

Veterans Park Recreation Center
(239) 369-1521
mvance2@leegov.com
Facility Staff

Activities/Events

Programs and Classes ››
Special Events Calendar ››

Hours

Open for rentals/meetings only.

Closures

Information

A beautiful historic building, perfect for weddings, family reunions, etc. Amenities include tables, chairs, stage, and restrooms. No indoor cooking or candles allowed.

Buckingham Community Center Rental Information

For reservations, rates, and rental information and questions, call Veterans Park Recreation Center at (239) 369-1521

Small park area with playground, picnic tables, grills, and restrooms. Additional parking lot located across Buckingham Road.

The park grounds can be very wet and muddy during the summer months.

History

The building was built in 1895. It was originally known as the Buckingham School House. Doctor Kantz was the first teacher. The school closed in 1948. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1950, the building started to be used as a Community Center. Major renovations to the building were done in 2009.

Amenities

ADA Accessible Amenities

Restrooms; Playground; Event Rentals

Gallery

Programs and Classes

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Additional Acquisition Information

Nomination	within S-T-R (Section-Township-Range)	Previous Owner	Acres	Purchase Price*	Date Acquired

Please be advised the information contained on this page is for reference purposes only. Actual STRAP numbers may have been combined after preserves are acquired due to proximity or to ease management. If you need additional information please inquire further with the assigned Land Stewardship Coordinator, County Lands staff 239-533-8833, or the Lee County Property Appraisers office www.leepa.org or telephone 239-533-6100.

*The amount indicated in the purchase price is the amount paid for the land only. Additional funding is expended on professional services (such as surveys, environmental site assessments, etc.) and those costs are not included in this figure. Please contact County Lands staff for a full cost accounting by parcel.

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Facility Staff

Last Name	First Name	Title	Email
VANCE	MAKENZIE L.	Supervisor Parks & Recreation	Mvance2@leegov.com
COUNIHAN	TERRANCE C.	Maintenance Specialist	Tcounihan@leegov.com
WEISS	RANDY J.	Maintenance Specialist