Northwest Cape Coral Parks Update

Sirenia Vista

You may have noticed a lot of construction preparation at the park in addition to the dredging of the spreader canal that was recently completed.

The city is in the process of adding several improvements to the park.  One of the main improvements will be the construction of permanent restrooms (see example).  The restrooms will be located near the observation platform and book exchange.  The area around the restrooms will be landscaped and they will be accessible with sidewalks.

Proposed Basins

The city will be improving the landscaping, install irrigation, and reinforce the canal banks from erosion.  Three storm retention basins will be built to improve drainage and eliminate the standing water that occurs after heavy rains.  There will be a storm retention basin will be located in the area behind the current portable restrooms.  There will be another retention basin located between the sidewalks just north of the picnic pavilion.  Another storm retention basin will be built behind the new restrooms.

The entrance from southbound Old Burnt Store Rd will be permanently closed off.  All the improvements are expected to be completed by the end of February.  The park will remain open during the construction.

Tropicana Park

The site plan has been finalized and the city is now just waiting on the Federal permit from the Army Corp of Engineers.  As soon as the city receives the permit, they can set the construction timeline.

Tropicana Park Final Site Plan

Crystal Lake

The site plan has been finalized and the city is now waiting on the Federal permit from the Army Corp of Engineers.  As soon as the city receives the permit, they can set the construction timeline.

Crystal Lake Park Final Site Plan

Festival Park

The final site plan is approved and construction of phase 1 is tentatively scheduled to begin in December.  Some of the amenities in Phase 1 construction will include parking lots, an amphitheater, concession, restrooms, soccer fields, and a large pavilion.

Cape Coral Capital Improvement Projects Update

On May 25, 2022 the City Council was given an update on all major Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Public Works projects currently ongoing in the City.  Attached is that presentation. 

This presentation touches on the project status of the Utilities Expansion Project; Parks Go Bond; Police, Fire and Fleet training and Maintenance Facilities; Road, Trail and Sidewalk programs; water quality projects, utility projects, and several other miscellaneous projects. We thought this was a thorough, albeit brief, update and worth sharing. The presentation is also available on the City's website.

CIP Project Status

Cape Coral Yacht Club Project Update

Please see the project update from the Cape Coral Office of Communications

The Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is preparing to undergo major construction as part of the Parks GO Bond improvement project. Closure of the entire Yacht Club Community Park, including the ballroom, beach, boat ramp, pier, pool, tennis courts, marina, and senior center, will begin on April 1. Closure of the park is required due to the extent of the construction and renovations taking place. Most of the park?s programs will be relocated to other facilities during this closure The renovation at the Yacht Club involves: Replacing the seawalls Replacing marina wet slips Demolition of the harbormaster building Demolition of the boat ramp Relocation of utilities Construction of a parking garage Construction of beach restrooms Construction of a new harbormaster building Construction of a new boat ramp While we understand closing the park will be an inconvenience to our residents and visitors, keeping portions of the park related to the aforementioned construction open would pose a safety risk to our visitors and residents that can be avoided by this temporary closure.   Planned park improvements are based on the City's Parks Master Plan and will transform the Yacht Club Community Park into a resort-style atmosphere. Construction is expected to take approximately two years. The privately-operated Boathouse restaurant will remain open during construction.  There will be a formal update to City Council on the Yacht Club Community Park construction and other Parks GO Bond projects in March. Stay informed! Check out the project website and sign up for the Yacht Club Project Newsletter online at https://www.ccyachtclub.com/ Residents with questions specific to the Yacht Club Project may call 239-574-0806 or email ccyachtclub@capecoral.gov.

Parks Committee Update

Members, We thought you would like to see an update from Kevin Black, your Parks Chairman on the Yacht Club construction, and two of the parks coming to the NWCape. Cape Coral Yacht Club - During the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on December 8, 2021, staff provided an update on the planned renovation of the Yacht Club as well as a Parks GO Bond update. The city has decided to close the entire Yacht Club Community Park, with the exception of the Boathouse restaurant. This includes the public beach, pier, boat ramps, tennis courts, public restrooms, community pool, Tony Rotino Center, and Godman Yacht Basin. The primary reason for closing the Cape Coral Yacht Club Community Park is safety. The renovation will involve the demolition of structures, replacement of walkways, relocation of utilities, large barges in the water working on the new seawalls, and a lot of heavy construction and equipment. Trying to operate the facilities during that time would present significant safety risks to residents and visitors that the City is not willing to accept. Tropicana and Crystal Lake Parks - Both projects still need the Army Corp of Engineers, permit approval, and replat of the project sites, which is required prior to construction. Construction is expected to begin in April 2022. Festival Park - Phase 1 of this project still needs site development permit approval, final construction bid packets, and project specifications. Utility relocation must also occur before the project can be bid. It also requires a replat of the site. Construction is expected to begin in June 2022.  Kevin Black