Mike Greenwell Regional Park (formerly the Lee County Civic Center Complex) has a long and storied history in North Fort Myers. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to spend $420,875 to purchase what was then known as Kickapoo Ranch, encompassing 96.2 acres, from Clarence Duffala on May 15, 1975. In November of 1978, the main building opened and has been home to concerts and events including Bob Hope, Ice Capades, Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, Harlem Globetrotters, Jimmy Buffet, U2, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Beach Boys, The Pointer Sisters, Foreigner, Bryan Adams and more. The complex has been home to the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair since 1979.
Mike Greenwell Regional Park hosts a wide variety of programs and events, including:
- Southwest Florida Ag Expo
- 4-H Meetings
- 4-H Events
- Agriculture/Livestock Events
- RV Shows
- Craft Shows
- Gun Shows
- Antique/Vintage Markets
Interactive Facility Map: View the Lee County Civic Center layout to assist with event planning and bookings.
Pavilions
There are multiple pavilions located at Mike Greenwell Regional Park.
View real-time weather conditions for the Mike Greenwell Regional Park through our WeatherSTEM station.
The Civic Center site has a long and storied history in North Fort Myers. The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to spend $420,875 to purchase what was then known as Kickapoo Ranch, encompassing 96.2 acres, from Clarence Duffala on May 15, 1975. In November of 1978, the main building opened and has been home to concerts and events including Bob Hope, Ice Capades, Royal Lipizzaner Stallions, Harlem Globetrotters, Jimmy Buffet, U2, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Beach Boys, The Pointer Sisters, Foreigner, Bryan Adams and more. The complex has been home to the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair since 1979.
On Oct. 21, 2025, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners officially renamed the Lee County Civic Center Complex to Mike Greenwell Regional Park in honor of District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell following his passing.
The Lee Board of County Commissioners is working with county staff to visualize a new, reimagined future for the Lee County Civic Center complex. The county has conducted and completed a facility-condition assessment study. A summary of Board actions as well as information about the next steps for the complex can be found here to keep you informed. The Board is committed to maintaining activities for 4-H and the Southwest Florida Ag Expo. Check back to this site frequently to keep up with evolving plans and further opportunities for public input for this important county site.
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