Gilchrist Park Harbor View
Ponce de Leon Park Sunset
Laishley Park Marriage Point
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   CONTACT: Public Works

 October 30, 2025                                                     941-575-5050

MEDIA ADVISORY

Date: Beginning Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, through November 7th.

Time: All day

Activity: Laishley Park Restroom Pressure Cleaning in preparation for repainting the building, inside and out.

Location:  Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

The City of Punta Gorda Public Works Department would like to inform residents and visitors that the Laishley Park restrooms will undergo interior and exterior pressure cleaning in preparation for repainting the building, starting on November 5th, 2025, and continuing through November 7th, all day. Press Release Press Release - Laishley Park Restroom closing Nov 5.6.7 2025

During this time, the restrooms will be temporarily closed to the public. Alternate restroom facilities will be available at the Laishley Marina Building at 120 Laishley Court.

The City appreciates your patience and understanding as we perform this necessary maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety for all marina guests.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (941) 575-5050 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 CONTACT: Public Works

September 27, 2024                                      (941)575-5050

MEDIA ADVISORY

 Beginning today Friday, September 27, 2024, the Justice Center Walkway will be temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene Damages until further notice. The closure is required to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors.  Press release Closure of the Justice Center Walkway

MEDIA ADVISORY

 Beginning today Friday, September 27, 2024, the Adrienne Street Pier will be temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene Damages until further notice. The closure is required to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors. Press Release Closure of Adrianne Street Pier

MEDIA ADVISORY

Beginning today Friday, September 27, 2024, the restrooms at Gilchrist Park located at 1000 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, will be temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene Damages until further notice. Once the restrooms are properly cleaned and restocked, they will be reopened. The closure is required to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors. Press Release Closure of Gilchrist Park Restrooms

 If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (941) 575-5050 during the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

 MEDIA ADVISORY

The Interactive Fountain area in Laishley Park will be shut down as of Monday, November 27, 2023, for rehabilitation and upgrades to the splash pad/play area.  Please use extra caution while driving or walking through the park due to construction personnel and equipment. To the highest extent possible the restroom facilities will remain open to the public. The access to the restrooms will be from the marina side of the building. There will be periodic temporary sidewalk closures immediately adjacent to the construction area as required for public safety. The construction area will be closed to the public at all times during this period.  The enhanced fountain area is scheduled to reopen in May 2023. Press release Interactive Fountain Construction.

Laishley Park Interactive Fountain

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (941) 575-5050 during the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

The Parks and Grounds Division is responsible for maintaining City parks, municipal grounds, downtown streetscape, street trees, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, City and community entrance features and medians. Other division responsibilities include irrigation design, installation and maintenance, herbicide spraying, fertilizing, cul-de-sac deliverers and all related tasks. For Park Rentals call: 941-575-3367.

City parks are open from Dawn to Dusk 7 day7s a week unless noted otherwise.

Hounds on Henry Weekly Maintenance

As a friendly reminder, Hounds on Henry is closed every Wednesday for weekly maintenance from Noon - 3:00 pm. Normal hours of operations are Monday thru Tuesday & Thursday thru Sunday from 7:30am until dusk.