As part of the approved 2020 Open Space Master Plan, the Village of Estero has identified four areas (sometimes referred to as “hubs”) of focus for “placemaking” – developing these areas to incorporate community aesthetic features and connecting them to each other through multi-modal corridors as destinations for the benefit of residents and visitors.
The “Village Center Hub” will be the first of four hubs that will be master planned to create higher-intensity, mixed-use land uses along both Corkscrew Road and US 41 and an iconic new Village Hall/Civic Center that establishes a civic presence and brand.
The hub is already home to the Village’s civic uses, including Village Hall, Estero High School, and Estero Community Park and Recreation Center. Through a public-private approach, the Village Center Hub will soon include interconnected mixed-use sports and entertainment campuses that features recreational facilities, parks, public spaces, and many more for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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Sports Park Campus
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In 2024, the Village of Estero entered into a 99-year lease agreement with the Lee County School District, where the Village will invest $10,000,000 over the next five (5) years to enhance the Jeff Sommer Stadium, existing fields, facilities, and hardcourts, while also creating greenspace and walking trails. This collaborative effort sets the stage for a win-win-win situation between the Village, the School District, and the community.
In the coming months, the Village will start programming sports, recreation, and family entertainment events for all of the Estero community to enjoy with no additional costs to the School District or to Estero residents.
The Village will assume all operational, maintenance, and activation responsibilities of the sports park campus beginning August 2024, with priority given to Estero High School Interscholastic sports teams per its shared use agreement with the Lee County School District.
Contractor Hellas Construction began working on the brand-new turf football field in April 2024 and is on track to be completed August 2024. The new field consists of Ecotherm Infill providing dramatic surface temperature reduction and requiring no water. Ecotherm is made from recycled materials and cellulose fibers capturing ambient moisture from the air, creating an evaporative cooling effect for the turf system and temperature reductions up to 30°F. This enhancement is critical in the Southwest Florida climate.
Estero High School interscholastic sports teams shall have priority use per the Shared Use Agreement entered into by the Village and Lee County School Corporation.
Entertainment Campus
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High 5 Entertainment, based in Austin Texas Provides a family entertainment concept which includes a traditional arcade, virtual reality, escape rooms, axe throwing and bowling. The brand also provides a quality scratch kitchen and bar.
High 5 has quickly expanded into Lakeway Texas and Bettendorf Iowa and is currently in development in Allen Texas, Mansfield Texas, and Panama City Beach Florida. The Entertainment concept for the Village of Estero will feature 24 bowling lanes, 21 pickleball courts, and an 18-hole miniature golf course.
High 5 is scheduled to open in November of 2025, High 5 has commenced construction and will anchor the new Village Entertainment Campus in the New Village Center Hub. For more information on High 5 Entertainment please visit bowlhighfive.com
Wright Construction has broken ground with the initial phase of site work for the new entertainment campus in Estero.
This initial phase of work includes clearing, grubbing, mass grading and creation of a regional storm water detention system. It also includes sufficient grading to create 3 pad-ready sites, including one for High 5 Entertainment that will anchor the new entertainment campus.
Updates
Sports Park and proposed millage rate among many topics addressed by Council on July 3, 2024
Sports Park Resolution 2024-12 – Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2024-2025 Council approved this resolution adopting the proposed millage rate of 0.7400 mills ($0.7400 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the [...]
Florida Everblades and Estero’s response to FEMA Hurricane Ian compliance were addressed by Council on June 19, 2024
Everblades Kelly Cup championship team Head Coach & General Manager Brad Ralph, Mayor Jon McLain, Assistant Coach Anthony Peters, VP of Business Development Mike Kelly and Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble. The meeting started with [...]
Five public hearings and High Five Entertainment addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 11, 2024
Public Hearings Estero Family Health Center Estero Family Health Center First on the agenda was the Estero Family Health Center located east on US 41 in front of The Vines entrance. They were seeking approval [...]
Utility expansion, Estero on the River and Corkscrew Road construction management among topics reviewed by Council on June 5, 2024
Utility Expansion Program Utility Expansion Program Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Council approved the ranking of the construction manager at risk firm for this project to be Wright Construction. Village staff will work with Wright [...]
High 5, Entertainment District and Capital Improvement Program among topics addressed by Council on May 15, 2024
Councilmember Larry Fiesel, Ed Weil, Councilmember Rafael Lopez, Henry Larosee, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, John Dearing (President Tidewater), Councilmember Lori Fayhee, Donna Dearing, Mayor Jon McLain, Dr. Alan White, Councilmember George Zalucki, Marjo White, Mark [...]
Roadway projects, BERT and Bella Terra cell tower among topics addressed by Council on May 1, 2024
Mayor Jon McLain, Flotilla 96 Commander Michael DiPierro and Chuck Moore The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation for National Boat Safety Week recognizing the Flotilla 96 of the US Coast Guard [...]