{"id":230433,"date":"2026-04-13T23:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/230433\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T23:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:19:11","slug":"cape-coral-opens-reimagined-jaycee-park-with-splash-pad-boardwalk-and-more-on-april-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/230433\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Coral opens reimagined Jaycee Park with splash pad, boardwalk and more on April 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTHE VEHICLE IS ASKED TO CALL THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT. AND CAPE CORAL HAS BEEN WAITING FOR. GATHER YOUR KIDS, CALL YOUR PARENTS THE OPENING DATE FOR JAYCEE PARK IS ANNOUNCED THE RIVERFRONT DESTINATION OFFICIALLY REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON APRIL. 30TH CITY LEADERS WILL HOST A FORMAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON MAY 8TH THE NEW AN\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Cape Coral opens reimagined Jaycee Park with splash pad, boardwalk and more on April 30<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 4:45 PM EDT Apr 13, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCape Coral’s Jaycee Park is set to open to the public on Thursday, April 30, and a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m.The major renovation project is almost complete, and the city said in a news release that it has transformed the park into a more accessible and family-friendly destination on the waterfront.Jaycee Park is located at 4215 Southeast 20th Place. The ribbon cutting event is open to the public, and there is no reservation required to attend.The city said the park features the following after its renovation:A lighted riverfront boardwalk and overlookUpgraded pathways with cooling mistersNative landscapingImproved accessibilityA large, inclusive playgroundAdult changing stationsA 5,000-square-foot splash padShaded picnic areasA bandshell for performancesCornhole, pool and shuffleboard tablesBeach volleyball courtsA food truck with food and beverages (coming soon)Cape Coral city officials will participate in the ribbon cutting, and the city encourages anyone attending to join in celebrating the park.DOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202fGulf Coast News app\u202ffor 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.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\tCAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Cape Coral’s Jaycee Park is set to open to the public on Thursday, April 30, and a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

The major renovation project is almost complete, and the city said in a news release that it has transformed the park into a more accessible and family-friendly destination on the waterfront.<\/p>\n

Jaycee Park is located at 4215 Southeast 20th Place. The ribbon cutting event is open to the public, and there is no reservation required to attend.<\/p>\n

The city said the park features the following after its renovation:<\/p>\n

A lighted riverfront boardwalk and overlookUpgraded pathways with cooling mistersNative landscapingImproved accessibilityA large, inclusive playgroundAdult changing stationsA 5,000-square-foot splash padShaded picnic areasA bandshell for performancesCornhole, pool and shuffleboard tablesBeach volleyball courtsA food truck with food and beverages (coming soon)<\/p>\n

Cape Coral city officials will participate in the ribbon cutting, and the city encourages anyone attending to join in celebrating the park.<\/p>\n

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