THEY ARE TRYING TO TRACK DOWN BOTH OF THOSE DRIVERS. THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS HOLDING A MEETING TONIGHT TO GET YOUR INPUT ON PLANS FOR THE OLD CAPE CORAL GOLF COURSE. >> THE HISTORIC COURSES IN THE CITY CENTRE ON PALM TREE BOULEVARD AND CLOSED ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. THE CITY BOUGHT THE 175 ACRES 2 YEARS AGO. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER JACKI GUNTHER’S THERE WITH A LOOK AT THE IDEA TO TURN THE OLD PROPERTY INTO A MASSIVE PARK FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY. >> TODAY YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO STAND UP AND TELL THE CITY WHAT YOU THINK SHOULD HAPPEN TO THE OLD CAPE CORAL GOLF COURSE. IT’S ED ABANDONED FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. THE CITY BOUGHT THE GOLF COURSE IN AUGUST OF 2024 AND HAS SINCE CREATED A TIMELINE FOR REDEVELOPING THE PROPERTY. THEY’VE ALREADY STARTED TO CUT DOWN AND CLEAR OUT THE GOLF COURSE. THE PLAN IS TO TURN IT INTO A PARK, BUT NOTHING IS SET IN STONE YET. THAT’S WHY THE CITY WANTS TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK IN A MEETING AT THE CAPE CORAL PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS CENTER AT 06:00PM TONIGHT. TODAY’S MEETING IS THE SECOND STEP OF THE 5 STEP PLANNING PROCESS. >> CAPE CORAL RESIDENTS TELL ME THEY HOPE THE CITY FOLLOWS THROUGH WITH THEIR PLANS TO TURN IT INTO A PARK. I’D LIKE TO SEE IT MADE INTO A DECENT PARK. SOMETHING WHERE THE KIDS CAN GO. PARK. >> I MEAN, THERE’S ENOUGH LAND THERE FOR ALL KINDS OF THINGS. BUT THAT WOULD BE A NICE START. >> CITY LEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT WITH A FINAL MASTERPLAN FOR THE PROJECT IN SPRI
City plans to turn old Cape Coral Golf Course into park; your ideas wanted
The City of Cape Coral is set to hold a public meeting to discuss future plans of the Old Golf Course and invites residents to attend and share their thoughts on what should happen to it.
Updated: 1:53 PM EST Nov 13, 2025
The City of Cape Coral is set to hold a public meeting to discuss future plans for the Old Golf Course and invites residents to attend and share their thoughts on its potential development. The golf course was purchased by the city in August 2025, after remaining empty and abandoned for nearly 20 years. Since purchasing it, they have cleared the 175-acre property and established a five-step planning timeline for the project.This public meeting would be the second step of five, with the final step being the master plan, set for spring 2026.The city says they are planning for park development, and residents like Aleta Hofmann say they hope the city follows through with that plan, saying, “I’d like to see it made into a decent park. Something where the kids can go, and a dog park.”The meeting will be held at the Cape Coral Public Works Operations Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can complete the online master plan survey to share your ideas. 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. —
The City of Cape Coral is set to hold a public meeting to discuss future plans for the Old Golf Course and invites residents to attend and share their thoughts on its potential development.
The golf course was purchased by the city in August 2025, after remaining empty and abandoned for nearly 20 years. Since purchasing it, they have cleared the 175-acre property and established a five-step planning timeline for the project.
This public meeting would be the second step of five, with the final step being the master plan, set for spring 2026.
The city says they are planning for park development, and residents like Aleta Hofmann say they hope the city follows through with that plan, saying, “I’d like to see it made into a decent park. Something where the kids can go, and a dog park.”
The meeting will be held at the Cape Coral Public Works Operations Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can complete the online master plan survey to share your ideas.
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.