IS OVER. >> AND YOUR CAPE CORAL NEWS TEAM, NEIGHBORS ARE FIGHTING TO KEEP THE CITY’S OLDEST PARTING 8 PARK. EXACTLY WHERE IT IS. CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT MOVING FOR FREEDOMS. PARK TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE BEEN MANY EAST DEVELOPMENT. SOUTH COAST NEWS REPORTER DE LA GRANDE. PIERRE REPORTS ON WHY THIS PARK IS SO SPECIAL TO SOME PEOPLE. >> TO ELAINE, A SAILOR, THE VIEW OF HER HOME FROM 4 FREEDOMS PARK IS JUST PERFECT. SO THERE’S BEEN MY FAVORITE FARKAS. OMAHA’S BEEN. >> HE PASS AWAY. WE’LL SPREAD IN NATURE, DECISION TO BENCH LATEST HUSBAND WAS A CONTRACTOR IN CAPE CORAL. >> HIS MEMORY LIVES ON AT ALINA’S FAVORITE SPOT IN 4 FREEDOMS. PARK. THE CITY TALKED ABOUT RELOCATING THE PARK FOR THE BIMINI EAST PROJECT. CAPE CORAL IS PLAYING TO HAVE NEW SHOPS, HOTELS AND A BOARDWALK ON LAND. IT BOUGHT AT CAPE CORAL IN CORONADO PARKWAYS. ALINA TELLS ME SHE’S NOT AGAINST REDEVELOPMENT. SHE QUESTIONS WHY IT HAS TO BE HERE. >> ANOTHER PARENT TELLS ME 4 FREEDOMS, PARK HAS BECOME ONE OF THEIR FAVORITES. >> IS VERSUS C. THE BALL IS JAYCEE PARK. THIS IS LIKE OUR BEST GO-TO. IT’S VERY IT HAS A LOT OF DIVERSITY CAN RANGE FROM KEEP YOUR LITTLE CUT. TODDLERS WERE ALL THE WAY UP TO 8 YEAR-OLDS. HONESTLY SAD BECAUSE IT MAKES SO SENSE. JOHN, INDIANA KLOCKO ALSO PROTESTS, AJC PARK’S RENOVATION. >> AND DON’T WANT TO SEE ANOTHER PART CHANGE. I AM VERY MUCH AGAINST THE CITY SELLING GIVING. >> LOADING ANYONE ANY OF OUR PUBLIC LAND THAT WE HAVE TO. >> FOR THE CITY SAYS THE PARK WILL REMAIN A PUBLIC SPACE REGARDLESS OF THIS LOCATION. ALINA WISHES FOR 4 FREEDOMS PARK TO SAY JUST AS IT
Cape Coral residents concerned over Four Freedoms Park’s possible relocation
Updated: 9:29 PM EST Nov 12, 2025
Residents of Cape Coral are voicing concerns about the potential relocation of Four Freedoms Park as part of the city’s Bimini East project, which plans to develop new shops, hotels and a boardwalk.Elena Saylor, a Cape Coral resident, cherishes the view of her home from Four Freedoms Park. “It’s always been my favorite park. When he passed away, it was very natural to come to this decision to put a bench here,” Saylor said. Her late husband, a contractor in Cape Coral, is remembered at his dedicated park bench.While Saylor is not opposed to redevelopment, she questions why it has to occur at this location. Another resident, Matthew Mahr, expressed disappointment over the potential changes, especially after the demolition of Jaycee Park. “It’s disappointing. Ever since they demolished Jaycee Park, this is our best go-to,” Mahr said. John and Deanna Klockow, who previously protested Jaycee Park’s renovation, also oppose further park changes. “We lost Jaycee Park to commercial development without any citizens’ input or very, very little,” Deanna Klockow said. Despite these concerns, the city says they have no current plans to relocate the park. They also note that Four Freedoms Park will remain a public space, regardless of its location. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Residents of Cape Coral are voicing concerns about the potential relocation of Four Freedoms Park as part of the city’s Bimini East project, which plans to develop new shops, hotels and a boardwalk.
Elena Saylor, a Cape Coral resident, cherishes the view of her home from Four Freedoms Park.
“It’s always been my favorite park. When he passed away, it was very natural to come to this decision to put a bench here,” Saylor said. Her late husband, a contractor in Cape Coral, is remembered at his dedicated park bench.
While Saylor is not opposed to redevelopment, she questions why it has to occur at this location. Another resident, Matthew Mahr, expressed disappointment over the potential changes, especially after the demolition of Jaycee Park.
“It’s disappointing. Ever since they demolished Jaycee Park, this is our best go-to,” Mahr said.
John and Deanna Klockow, who previously protested Jaycee Park’s renovation, also oppose further park changes.
“We lost Jaycee Park to commercial development without any citizens’ input or very, very little,” Deanna Klockow said.
Despite these concerns, the city says they have no current plans to relocate the park. They also note that Four Freedoms Park will remain a public space, regardless of its location.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.