Cape Coral residents are invited to a second public meeting tonight to discuss the future of the old Cape Coral Golf Course, which has been abandoned for nearly 20 years and was purchased by the city in August 2024.The meeting tonight will be a repeat of the first meeting, with the city listing out options for the potential park they plan to put in. They will also have another round of Q&A for the public so that residents have a chance to let their voices be heard.Crews have started clearing the golf course while identifying and marking wildlife habitats. The city has mentioned it wants to transform it into a park similar to Lakes Park in Fort Myers, though nothing is finalized yet. This meeting is a step toward the final master plan, which the city hopes to complete by spring 2026. Residents have expressed hope that the city will follow through with plans to create a park.”I like the park atmosphere. We don’t need to commercialize everything,” said James Brown, a Cape Coral resident.The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral City Council Chambers. Residents unable to attend can share their ideas through the city’s online survey you can find on their website, along with the project transformation details.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. —
Cape Coral residents are invited to a second public meeting tonight to discuss the future of the old Cape Coral Golf Course, which has been abandoned for nearly 20 years and was purchased by the city in August 2024.
The meeting tonight will be a repeat of the first meeting, with the city listing out options for the potential park they plan to put in. They will also have another round of Q&A for the public so that residents have a chance to let their voices be heard.
Crews have started clearing the golf course while identifying and marking wildlife habitats. The city has mentioned it wants to transform it into a park similar to Lakes Park in Fort Myers, though nothing is finalized yet.
This meeting is a step toward the final master plan, which the city hopes to complete by spring 2026. Residents have expressed hope that the city will follow through with plans to create a park.
“I like the park atmosphere. We don’t need to commercialize everything,” said James Brown, a Cape Coral resident.
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral City Council Chambers. Residents unable to attend can share their ideas through the city’s online survey you can find on their website, along with the project transformation details.
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.