The community is invited to join the City of Lakeland with the McGee Family as we dedicate John McGee Park with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, June 4th at 10 a.m.
John McGee Park (formally Cypress Youth Sports Complex) is located at 2125 E. Edgewood Drive, Lakeland.
With support from Mike and Cathy McGee, the community will find just over a 1/2-mile walking path, two lighted multipurpose fields, and a brand-new automotive-themed playground recognizing McGee Tire Stores, started by the late John McGee.
These improvements are a great addition to the already established multipurpose fields and bathroom facilities at the park. Find John McGee Park and the rest of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts facilities and spaces on Parks Finder.
Bob Donahay, City of Lakeland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Director said, “We are very excited to officially celebrate the opening of John McGee Park. The City of Lakeland is very thankful for the McGee Family and their generous donation to help make this park come alive with the addition of new family-oriented amenities.”
“This is a win-win, and the City of Lakeland is extremely grateful that we have partners like the McGee Family that care about the well-being of the community, enough to donate $600,000 toward the park,” said City Manager Shawn Sherrouse. “This park is a much-needed facility that serves our youth sports programs, and we are thankful to the McGee Family for making the park so much better with their donation and kids love the new car-themed playground.”