Exit this survey 125 Year Anniversary Survey Lovin' Parks and Recreation: 125 Year Quiz Question Title * 1. On which two Conservation 20/20 preserves may you ride your horse? Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Prairie Pines Preserve Pop Ash Creek Preserve Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve Question Title * 2. Which domestic animals are allowed in Prairie Pines Preserve? Dogs Horses Llamas All of the above Question Title * 3. What two rare and protected species can be found in the Deep Lagoon Preserve? American Alligator & White-tailed Deer Bald Eagle nesting & Small tooth Sawfish Wild Hog & Redfish Ospreys & Snapping Turtles Question Title * 4. Imperial River Preserve, a 39-acre tidal swamp bordered by Little Hickory Bay, consists of which dominant plant species? red mangrove black mangrove white mangrove buttonwood All of the above Question Title * 5. Prairie Pines Preserve, a preserve with nature trails, bird watching, horseback riding and guided walks is located where? Estero Fort Myers Cape Coral North Fort Myers Question Title * 6. The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail consists of how many miles of paddling trails? 250+ miles 100+ miles 190+ miles 55+ miles Question Title * 7. What invasive species can be found when visiting Yellow Fever Creek Preserve? Cypress Melaleuca Oak Pine Question Title * 8. What process is needed throughout the preserves as an important restoration activity that benefits many Florida plant and animal species? Prescribed Flooding Prescribed Cutting Prescribed Burning Prescribed Drying Prescribed Tilling Question Title * 9. This park was purchased to preserve gopher tortoise habitat as mitigation (to offset the impacts) for destruction of gopher tortoises and their habitat by developers. Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park Prairie Pines Preserve Hickory Swamp Preserve Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve Question Title * 10. How many observation decks are available for viewing natural wildlife when you visit Six-Mile Cypress Slough Preserve? 10 8 5 12 Question Title * 11. What historic cottage can be found in the Mantanzas Pass Preserve? “Laughing Gull” “White House” “Beach House” “Pink Getaway” Question Title * 12. Telegraph Creek Preserve provides a habitat for numerous listed species including: Florida black bear Florida panther Eastern indigo snake burrowing owl All of the above Question Title * 13. How many preserves can be found in Lee County? 106 25 89 42 56 Question Title * 14. The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,200 acres of a wetland ecosystem! When visiting the preserve, you are likely to see what types of wildlife? Alligators Moose Dolphin Shark Question Title * 15. Why do land managers use prescribed fire in the woods? Reduce underbrush Enhance wildlife habitat Protect neighboring property from wildfire All of the above Question Title * 16. How many acres has the Conservation 20/20 program acquired? 2,000,000 508,965 23,890 more than 24,228 Question Title * 17. What is an example of a program of the Department of Parks & Recreation? Parks and Recreation Extension Services Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Conservation 20/20 All of the above Question Title * 18. When was Terry Park the home to the Lee County Fair; later to be renamed the Southwest Florida Fair? 1919-1978 1400-1500 1840-1895 1992-2006 Question Title * 19. One was able to watch a drive-in movie from the property that became which regional park? Caloosahatchee Park Manatee Park Hammond Stadium Lakes Park Question Title * 20. Which Community Center is listed on the National Historic Register? Olga Community Center Buckingham Community Center Matlacha Community Center Alva Community Center Question Title * 21. Which Lee County Parks & Recreation Community pool was the last pool to be built in 1989? North Fort Myers Community Pool Lehigh Acres Community Pool Pine Island Community Pool San Carlos Community Pool Question Title * 22. Which Lee County Parks & Recreation Community pool is the only pool to have a three flume slide? North Fort Myers Community Pool Lehigh Acres Community Pool Pine Island Community Pool San Carlos Community Pool Question Title * 23. At which County Park can you pitch a tent for the weekend? Bunche Beach Caloosahatchee Regional Park Lakes Regional Park Nalle Grade Park Question Title * 24. Which Lee County Parks & Recreation Community pool was first built in 1972? North Fort Myers Community Pool Lehigh Acres Community Pool Pine Island Community Pool San Carlos Community Pool Question Title * 25. Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park opened in 2002 in concurrence with what special day? Arbor Day Earth Day National Parks & Recreation Day International Migratory Bird Day Question Title * 26. The Island School, the first charter school in Lee County, is located at what Parks & Recreation facility? Alva Community Center Estero Recreation Center Boca Grande Community Center Matlacha Community Center Question Title * 27. This park is named after the former Director of Lee County Parks & Recreation. Lynn Hall Memorial Park Brooks Community Park John Yarbrough Linear Park Judd Community Park Question Title * 28. What Accreditation does Lee County Parks & Recreation currently possess? NRPA CAPRA OSHA AARP Question Title * 29. Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park is co-managed by the Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation and the ______. Florida Forest Service Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission South Florida Water Management District Question Title * 30. How many miles of hiking trails does Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park offer? 2 3 4 5 Question Title * 31. In addition to hiking trails, Caloosahatchee Regional Park offers: Equestrian Trails Mountain Bike Trails Primitive Tent Camping Sites All of the Above Question Title * 32. This 18-hole disc golf course meanders through the woods and trails at what park? Schandler Hall Park North Fort Myers Community Park Buckingham Park Rutenberg Park Question Title * 33. What was the original name of Veteran’s Community Park? South Park Lehigh Community Park South Veteran’s Trailhead Lehigh Spring Festival Park Question Title * 34. What is Lee County’s oldest park? Lehigh Community Park Terry Park North Fort Myers Community Park Schandler Hall Park Question Title * 35. How many acres of conservation lands and parks does Lee County Parks & Recreation manage? 29,400 32,300 51,235 15,500 Question Title * 36. Lee County Parks & Recreation has _____ centers that have many activities including tennis, basketball, picnic areas, volleyball, walking trails, etc. 10 15 20 25 Question Title * 37. A good public place to go for dog friendly fun activities is: Barkingham Dog Park Bowditch Point Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Lynn Hall Beach Park Question Title * 38. When visiting Manatee Park, the optimum viewing times for manatees is when the gulf temperature falls below: 89 degrees 79 degrees 68 degrees 55 degrees Question Title * 39. A great place for sponsored walks/runs, fundraisers or community events as well as small gatherings such as birthday parties, weddings and other celebrations that coincide with the native species of plants and vast variety of wildlife can be found in which park? Lakes Regional Park Dog Beach Prairie Pines Preserve Harns Marsh Question Title * 40. What is the name of the park that has the SW Florida Marine Institute, Trico Shrimp Co., Government use boat ramp and a nature trail? Marine Park Murphy Oil Property San Carlos Maritime Park Mangrove Outlook Park Question Title * 41. On average, how many days a year do we get to enjoy sunshine in Lee County Parks? 365 10 200 360 Question Title * 42. What year did Manatee Park open to the public? 1958 1972 1987 1996 Question Title * 43. The Buckingham Community Center, formerly known as the Buckingham School House closed its doors to students in what year? 1935 1940 1948 1952 Question Title * 44. What color umbrellas will you find at all of Lee County’s year-round community pools? Red Yellow Blue Green Question Title * 45. All Lee County Parks & Recreation Community Pools close when there is lightning in the area. What distance from the pool does the lightening have to be for the pools to close? 6 Miles 10Miles 3 Miles 1 Mile Question Title * 46. All Lee County Parks & Recreation Community Pools offer which of the following programs: Water Aerobics Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Swim Lesson Underwater Hockey Question Title * 47. This center provides programming for a variety of ages and abilities and its programs are designed to give participants with special needs an opportunity to get involved in Special Olympics. Veteran’s Park Community Center Karl J. Drew’s Community Center Matlacha Community Center Schandler Hall Community Center Question Title * 48. What is the number of Parks & Recreation budgeted positions for fiscal year 2012? 332 251 198 222 Question Title * 49. What are the dates of the County’s fiscal year? July 1st through June 30th January 1st through December 31st October 1st through September 30th Question Title * 50. JetBlue Park, the new Spring Training ballpark and adjoining Player Development Complex for the Boston Red Sox, has a number of characteristics inspired by what famous ball field? Candlestick Park Fenway Park Wrigley Field Camden Yards Question Title * 51. How many Hall of Famers played at Terry Park? 60 66 78 91 Question Title * 52. What year did the Lee County Sports Complex open? 1988 1989 1990 1991 Question Title * 53. How many teams have won a World Series while Spring Training in Lee County? 3 out of 6 4 out of 6 5 out of 6 6 out of 6 Question Title * 54. Which major league teams used Terry Park for their spring training facility? Philadelphia A’s Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas City Royals All of the above Question Title * 55. What year did the Minnesota Twins begin spring training at the Lee County Sports Complex? 1990 1991 1992 1993 Question Title * 56. What annual baseball tournament is held at Terry Park and the Lee County Sports Complex? Roy Hobbs Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic Perfect Game All the above Question Title * 57. What city did the Minnesota Twins leave to come to Lee County for Spring Training? Jacksonville Tampa Orlando Pensacola Question Title * 58. What teams called Terry Park Home for Spring Training? Royals Pirates Indians Athletics All of the Above Question Title * 59. If you were to visit the Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium, spring training stadium of the Minnesota Twins, how many light poles would you find in the stadium field? 10 poles 4 poles 6 poles 12 poles Question Title * 60. If you were looking for a location for year round baseball leagues, tournaments and special events, such as the Roy Hobbs Baseball Classic, which park would be an ideal facility? Lakes Regional Park Terry Park Schandler Hall Park Buckingham Dog Park Question Title * 61. Terry Park has _(_#_)_ lighted fields with spectator seating including a covered grandstand on the main field. 2 Fields 4 Fields 6 Fields 8 Fields Question Title * 62. What event did Lee County Parks & Recreation start 21 years ago? Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic Farmers Market Blizzard Halloween Extravaganza Question Title * 63. When visiting Matanzas Pass Preserve, nearly 60 acres of unspoiled sanctuary, what unique sight can be found that is one of the last of its kind in this area? Historic Cottage Boardwalk Trails with free Guided Nature Walks Canoe/Kayak Launch All of the Above Question Title * 64. What body of water comprises Lee County‘s border on the West? Peace River Lake Okeechobee Gulf of Mexico Caloosahatche River Question Title * 65. If you were to visit Bunche Beach, a natural tidal wetlands area located on Estero Bay, what type of ecosystem would you encounter? Sandy Beach Mangrove Forests Saltwater Flats All of the Above Question Title * 66. Bowditch Point Regional Park, 17 acres located at the northern tip of Estero Island, is a beach with an incredible viewing area and an amphitheater-style seating arrangement made for enjoying what views? The vistas of Sanibel Island Gulf of Mexico San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Punta Rassa Beautiful sunsets All of the Above Question Title * 67. The waters that surround Gasparilla Island and the town of Boca Grande are known by fisherman as the Redfish Capital of the World Snook Capital of the World Trout Capital of the World Tarpon Capital of the World Question Title * 68. What local boat ramp includes a 2 slip boat launching facility that offers 23 designated parking spaces for vehicles with trailers (small parking fees), Overnight Parking (allowed up to 3 days or 72 hours), as well as cottages available for rent? Shell Island Boat Ramp Lavender’s Landing Tarpon Boat Ramp Idler Fishing Pier Question Title * 69. This popular Lee County Parks & Recreation boat ramp gives access to the west side of Pine Island and premier fishing grounds of Pine Island Sound plus access to bridgeless barrier islands such as North Captiva, Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa. It is also home to the commercial ferry that takes you to the same isolated islands. Pine Island Commercial Marina Pineland Marina Panther Key Marina Tropical Point Marina Question Title * 70. What does Wa-Ke Hatchee mean? palm tree cow river wet lands green pasture Question Title * 71. Which of the following is the name of a current dog facility in Lee County Parks & Recreation? Woof-A-Hatchee K-9 Corral Barkingham Park Pooch Park All of the Above Question Title * 72. What is the approximate 2012 Parks & Recreation budget? $35,000,000 $18,000,000 $27,000,000 $25,000,000 Question Title * 73. Famous individuals who have visited Terry Park include: Thomas Edison Tammy Wynette Bing Crosby All of the above Question Title * 74. If you would like to see how you did, Click HERE for the answers! You may add comments below: Done