HEAVY RAIN FOR TOMORROW. BUT I’LL SHOW YOU WHERE THAT’S GOING TO BE COMING UP IN JUST A LITTLE BIT. >> A NEW SPOT IN CAPE CORAL FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO SET TO OPEN NEXT MONTH. >> ALEX FESTIVAL PARK FLEMINGTON PARKWAY AND COVERING OUR GULF COAST IN CAPE CORAL. IN THE TOUCH OF A CELL IS TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT. >> AFTER NEARLY 2 YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION FESTIVAL PARK IN CAPE CORAL WILL BE OPENING THIS SUMMER. THE PARK ON WILMINGTON PARKWAY HAS WALKING TRAILS IN AT THE THEATER AND 10 SOCCER FIELDS. I FED THAT’S PERFECT BECAUSE IT ALLOWS YOUNG PEOPLE TO PRACTICE AND PREPARE NOT JUST FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES BUT POTENTIALLY FOR COMPETITION AT SOME POINT. AND SPORTS ARE IMPORTANT FOR HEALTH, BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL. HERE’S A LOOK FROM ABOVE FESTIVAL PARK. YOU CAN SEE HOW MUCH LAND THERE IS TO PLAY SPORTS. YVONNE LOPEZ HAS LIVED IN CAPE CORAL FOR 13 YEARS. SHE SAYS ADDING A PARK TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WILL BE GREAT FOR FAMILIES. I PULLED ASIDE AFRICA AT THE U.S. A KEY AND THERE ARE FEW RECREATIONAL AREAS HERE, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING HOW MUCH THE POPULATION HAS GROWN USED TO BE AN AREA FOR SENIORS. BUT NOW THERE’S A LOT OF YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SO MANY CHILDREN. THERE IS A NEED FOR PLACES WHERE THEY CAN HAVE FUN AND UNWIND. CITY OFFICIALS SAY CONSTRUCTION WILL FINISH AT THE END OF JU
Festival Park in Cape Coral to open this summer after nearly two years of construction
Updated: 6:18 PM EDT Jun 10, 2026
Festival Park in Cape Coral is nearing completion and is expected to open this summer after almost two years of construction. The park, located on Wilmington Parkway, will include walking trails, an amphitheater and 10 soccer fields. “That’s perfect, because it allows young people to practice and prepare — not just for recreational purposes, but potentially for competition at some point. And sports are important for health — both mental and physical,” said Ivonne Lopez, a Cape Coral resident of 13 years. Drone footage from last month shows the expansive layout of Festival Park, highlighting the large areas available for sports and activities. Lopez said the addition of the park will be a positive change for families in the area. “There are few recreational areas here, especially considering how much the population has grown. It used to be an area for seniors, but now there are a lot of young people. With so many children, there is a need for places where they can have fun and unwind,” Lopez said. City officials said construction is expected to be completed by the end of July.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. —
Festival Park in Cape Coral is nearing completion and is expected to open this summer after almost two years of construction.
The park, located on Wilmington Parkway, will include walking trails, an amphitheater and 10 soccer fields.
“That’s perfect, because it allows young people to practice and prepare — not just for recreational purposes, but potentially for competition at some point. And sports are important for health — both mental and physical,” said Ivonne Lopez, a Cape Coral resident of 13 years.
Drone footage from last month shows the expansive layout of Festival Park, highlighting the large areas available for sports and activities.
Lopez said the addition of the park will be a positive change for families in the area.
“There are few recreational areas here, especially considering how much the population has grown. It used to be an area for seniors, but now there are a lot of young people. With so many children, there is a need for places where they can have fun and unwind,” Lopez said.
City officials said construction is expected to be completed by the end of July.
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.