Newton Park, located across from Publix at 4650 Estero Blvd is a historic home and beach front property that has been converted in to a public park! The property belonged to Jim and Ellie Newton, whose friendships with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Charles Lindbergh are chronicled in the book, "Uncommon Friends" which was written by Jim Newton. The Town of Fort Myers Beach converted the grounds in to a public park that boasts beach access, parking, picnic areas, restroooms, bocce courts and meeting rooms. Each Wednesday there is a free guided beach walk, "Treasures of the Sea" at 9am. Open bocce ball, also free, is every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Come enjoy this wonderful park!Labels: Beach, Charles Lindbergh, ellie, Fort Myers, Harvey Firestone, henry ford, jim, newton, newton park, thomas edison
