Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center

Category: Recreation center

Address: 16760 Bass Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA

Phone: +12394322154

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Ruth Creating Fun Lives

Sep 11, 2022

Both of my experiences with front desk staff were rude and not helpful. Will not be back. Simply acquiring schedules and retrieving information was like pulling teeth.

Justine G

Aug 4, 2022

Wa-Ke Hatchee is an awesome hidden gem for the locals. Large dog park- 1 for small + 1 for large dogs. Nice wide open field -with super soft grass too- to play soccer, fly kites, a drone, etc. There's a path that goes around the property to walk, bike, ride scooters, etc. A couple pavilions w/ tables. Sand volleyball court. Tennis courts and now pickleball courts too. The rec building is a nice community center w/ various rooms (dance, game room, arts + crafts, large basketball court, + many more). The staff is always very friendly. We enjoy being a member. It'd be nice to see more programs offered though like what the other rec centers offer in Lee. There's a restroom outside right next to the playground. The playground is intended for older kids (6-12yo the sign says); it's pretty small & limited in my opinion. Not much offered really.. The majority of it is a rope jungle gym which is deteriorating. The only way up equipment is by the ropes or a large rock. Then there's 2 swings off to the side. A couple benches around for the adults to sit at. And a weird plastic hoop to shoot basketballs into I guess. I really wish the county would re-do the playground area here- make it a little bigger, add a couple more swings, different equipment options to go on bc right now it's just very limited and disappointing. It needs it.. especially since they do host great programs for the kids. That would really help make this park so much better and give us an alt option at least for this part of Lee.

D W

Jul 2, 2022

Awesome basketball courts wish more people knew... covered... open til 9pm MF... Two courts... track... Awesome

Donnie Gray

May 18, 2022

Great dog park

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Questions & Answers

Is this a Silver Sneakers facility?

Shirley Diane | Oct 3, 2018
Chris D. | Oct 3, 2018

No, but they have pickle ball courts.

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How old do you have to be to go in the rec center to play basketball

Zeke Mendez | Oct 2, 2021
Michelle Hood-Pitts | Oct 2, 2021

Not sure. We went there for my son's basketball tournament and he is 11.

Are the tai chi classes still going on?

Linda Leininger | Oct 2, 2020
Ximeno | Oct 2, 2020

because of the public health scare. i would call them or go by to find out. plus this is answered mainly by locals like myself and not by staff

Do you have Tai Chi Classes -if so, when

Robert Gerwig | Oct 3, 2019
Shadow | Oct 3, 2019

You have to go to the rec center day and ask

When can I Play Pickle Ball indoors? Current schedule available?

Laurie Krause | Oct 3, 2019
Josh Santini | Oct 3, 2019

Yes you can. Schedule is at parks and rec website

Why has the entrance gate been closed at 7:10 AM on 2 consecutive days this week (Monday, Tuesday)? Website lists opening at 7AM which had always been the case.

Robert O'Rourke | Oct 3, 2019
Robert O'Rourke | Oct 3, 2019

Surprising that it would take >2days to realize that!

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Is there a pickleball schedule, or a first come, first serve policy. Can you just show up and play?

Vicky Leger | Oct 3, 2019
Sharon VanNote | Oct 3, 2019

I believe during season you need to check in

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How many pickleball courts are there, and is there often a wait to play?

Chuck Kelly | Oct 3, 2019
Pamela OMeara | Oct 3, 2019

4 to 6. There are leagues that use them part of the day. U would suggest calling.

Do they have pickle ball leagues

Jeff H | Oct 3, 2019
Pamela OMeara | Oct 3, 2019

Yes

When will new exercise class sign up start?? Is there a list posted on website?

Linda Faux | Oct 3, 2019
Saeed Khan | Oct 3, 2019

I don't know but you can walk into the recreation center and ask them.

Does the Tennis have a drop In Tennis group mornings

Charles Aquiline | Oct 3, 2018
Chuck Devers | Oct 3, 2018

I dont play tennis. Give them a call...they are great people!

How long are the walking trails, (mileage)?

Val Burke | Oct 3, 2018
Ms. L Nelson | Oct 3, 2018

There is 5.4 miles of hiking trail. Beautiful around the river.

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When is the latest you can be in the park

John Mccue | Oct 3, 2018
Ms. L Nelson | Oct 3, 2018

The National parks close when it begins to freeze. However it is still legal to camp and there is no charge. We were amazed to find that out. Just bring in your own water. The restrooms are open in the lower elevations. The ranger station has all the info.

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Can ypu fish in the ponds there

John Mccue | Oct 3, 2018
Kevin Cassel | Oct 3, 2018

No, there is no fishing or swimming in the ponds at this park. They are actually there as Retention Ponds for irrigation water.

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