CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- The city of Cape Coral is asking for feedback on the design of seven new neighborhood parks coming to the area.
It's a part of the Parks GO Bond passed this election season consisting of improving more than 20 parks across the Cape.
The total cost of go bond is $60 million and will cover the costs of park renovations for 15 years. Tuesday night kicked off the first of three public input meetings this week, which is the first phase of many to come on other parks a part of the GO Bond.
One lady Fox4 spoke with lives close to the future home of Oasis Woods Park and her concern is preserving the environment.
“It has to be something that does not impact the wildlife, we have an eagle there, we have tortoises there, and there are other wildlife that call that home,” said Bridget Nowrocki, Cape Coral.
The Superintendent for the Parks and Recreation Department says there’s a need for parks in the northeast section of the Cape Coral.
“I’m excited to kind of fill in those gaps, in the north and south of our 120 mile city, with neighborhood parks that we are seeing some growth and demand for recreation,” said Keith Locklin, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, City of Cape Coral.
This is just one of seven new neighborhood parks coming to Cape Coral. The others are Crystal Lake Park, Cultural Park, Gator Circle Park, Lake Meade Park, Sands Park, and Tropicana Park.
“Make sure we are putting in the parks what the community wants, that’s why we are doing it, people that are close to the park we really encourage them to participate,” said Locklin.
The city says many of the new future parks will have walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, and fitness stations.
Wednesday, September 18th
Diplomat Elementary School
(In the Cafeteria)
6pm to 8pm
Thursday, September 19th
Christa McAulliffe Charter School
(In the Cafeteria)
6pm to 8pm
The deadline to fill out an online survey regarding these seven parks is September 27th and can be found here.
