The Village of Estero is thrilled to introduce it’s “VILLAGE CENTER”, located in the heart of Estero.
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” is the first being master planned to create high-intensity, mixed-use land uses, based on vibrant sports and entertainment uses.
The Hub is already home to the Village’s civic uses, 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.
“The Hub” will be a vibrant, multigenerational destination for residents and visitors alike!
Events
Sports Park Campus
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Earlier in 2024, the Village of Estero entered into a 99-year lease agreement with the Lee County School District. The Village will make significant investment into the Sports Park Campus over the next five (5) years to enhance the Jeff Sommer Stadium, competition fields, facilities, and hardcourts, while also creating greenspace and walking trails.
The Village will activate and maintain the Sports Park Campus with priority use given to interscholastic sports use by Estero High School. This collaborative effort sets the stage for a win-win-win situation between the Village, the School District, and the community.
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.
The new turf field features and “Ecotherm” infill product designed to reduce field temperatures. Simultaneously, several enhancement projects were completed within the stadium complex.
On Dec. 10, 2024 the Village Planning, Zoning & Design Board reviewed the following presentation showing the current Master Plan Design. Click the icon at the bottom right of the viewer to enlarge the slideshow.
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, Panama City Beach Florida and Memphis Tennessee. 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
Updates
Demolition of a Village owned structure and Hurricane Ian funding agreement among topics for Council on February 15, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a resolution pertaining to the demolition of a Village owned property at 8801 Corkscrew Road. They will then address a Hurricane Ian funding agreement, Estero [Read More.]
Council conducted workshops on MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study and FDOT’s Southwest Connect Project on February 1, 2023
Public Comment: A resident thanked Council for their support of the Light Up Estero event. He also spoke of the efforts by the Rotary Club of Estero, Estero Chamber of Commerce, Estero Forever Foundation, Estero [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshops on MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study and FDOT’s Southwest Connect Project on February 1, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, with a short presentation by FEMA National Flood Insurance Individual Assistance Presenter Jeffery Parker. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining [Read More.]
Council conducted workshops on High 5’s unsolicited proposal and Broadway West utilities expansion project on January 18, 2023
Public Comment: A resident expressed his concerns regarding a commercial building being built in his neighborhood. Council started their meeting with a workshop regarding an unsolicited proposal from High 5, a Texas restaurant and entertainment [Read More.]
Council to conduct Broadway West utilities expansion project workshop on January 18, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting workshops on a High 5 proposal and Broadway West utilities expansion project. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, [Read More.]
Broadway West utility extension and Village monument signs among topics addressed by Council on January 4, 2023
Public Comment: 1 eComment card was placed in the record. A representative of the Small Business Administration (SBA) reminded those residents whose homes have been damaged as a result of Hurricane Ian that they will [Read More.]