Providence Street in Dean Park
Shown on an early postcard – Australian pines lined the street then
DEAN PARK WALKING TOUR!
DEAN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fort Myers, proudly announces that the Dean Park Walking Tour is available once again! The Walking Tour -- discontinued when Hurricane Ian washed away the brochure kiosk and destroyed the supply of...
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Our History

John Dean’s dream was to construct the city’s finest residential development. But he delayed starting this project until he believed that local real estate buyers were ready to pay for the paved streets, sidewalks, underground utilities and lush landscaping he envisioned.

DEAN PARK WALKING TOUR!
DEAN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Fort Myers, proudly announces that the Dean Park Walking Tour is available once again! The Walking Tour -- discontinued when Hurricane Ian washed away the brochure kiosk and destroyed the supply of...
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Bar-B-Q & Blues – April 22, 2023
Don't miss our fabulous BAR-B-Q & BLUES block party on Saturday, April 18th, from 4 pm to 7 pm under the banyan tree at the home of Donna Ellswick and Tom Palazzo, 2721 Rhode Island Avenue. This year, we welcome back our neighbor, George Mitchell and his friend Bill...
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Neighborhood Clean-up – 2023
The Dean Park Beautification Committee will be coordinating a Neighborhood Clean-up at a date to be announced (tentatively set for Saturday, November 18, 2023). This clean-up effort will target the public spaces in Dean Park, including the areas along our sidewalks,...
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Progressive Dinner – January 2024
Each January, Dean Park residents celebrate the post-holiday season with a "Progressive Dinner" held at several homes in the neighborhood. Drinks are the first stop, Appetizers are the second, Soup is the third, the Main Course is the fourth stop, and Dessert is the...
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Dean Park Historic House Tour – Postponed Until Further Notice
Dean Park has postponed its 100th Anniversary Historic House Tour to a future date yet to be determined. The tour was originally scheduled for March 28, 2020, then for December 5, 2020, but has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The House Tour Committee...
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