The 45-minute tour begins with a presentation at the Visitor Center, followed by a narrated visit to the lock. Visitors can learn more about the Corps and its water management systems. Tours are offered everySaturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and at 3 p.m. Group tours are also available by appointment Mondaythrough Friday.
Both the indoor and outdoor portions of the tour are handicap accessible.
Photo: Volunteers Betty Ann and John Sutton host the Franklin Lock tours
Visitors are encouraged to sign up for tours in advance. For more information and to sign up for a tour, call the W. P. Franklin Visitor Center at 239-694-2582.
The Visitor Center is open daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and offers interactive hands-on displays.
The W. P. Franklin Recreation Area features picnic areas, is located at 661 South Franklin Lock Road, Alva, Florida, and is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Visitors are encouraged to sign up for tours in advance. For more information and to sign up for a tour, call the W. P. Franklin Visitor Center at 239-694-2582.
The Visitor Center is open daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and offers interactive hands-on displays.
The W. P. Franklin Recreation Area features picnic areas, is located at 661 South Franklin Lock Road, Alva, Florida, and is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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