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
Broadway Avenue utilities extension and Broadway East & Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements on the agenda for Council on February 2, 2022
Broadway East & Sandy Lane Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a resolution supporting the establishment and alignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 15 which will travel through the Village. They will [Read More.]
Estero developments, U.S. Bike Route 15 and maintenance projects among topics reviewed by Council on January 19, 2022
Council started their meeting recognizing Estero vocalist Lindsey Graham for making a positive difference in the community. Ms. Graham is known for her outstanding performances at the Village’s Veteran’s Day events, among her many accomplishments. [Read More.]
Estero development projects and US Bike Route 15 among topics for Council on January 19, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday. Action items include a lien mitigation request, maintenance of the bridge on Sandy Lane and box culverts on Via Coconut Point, and adoption of Ordinance 2022-01 [Read More.]
Council conducted workshops on Raptor Bay Golf Course renovation and Corkscrew Rd/Puente Lane traffic signal on January 5, 2022
Council started their meeting by recognizing the board members of the Happehatchee Center for deeding their approximately 5-acre property to the Village of Estero for inclusion in the Estero on the River property. The Happehatchee [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshops on Raptor Bay Golf Course renovation and Corkscrew Rd/Puente Lane traffic signal on January 5, 2022
Council will start their meeting with a resolution to modify the policy for paid time off for staff who have been unable to take time off due to the impacts of COVID-19. A contract for [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshops on the Estero on the River trail, US 41/Pelican Colony Blvd. traffic light and FEMA map revisions on December 1, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. This will [Read More.]