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
FAQs
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
Estero’s AAA S&P bond rating announced during the Council meeting on December 4, 2024
Front: Mayor Jon McLain, Stephanie EnglishBack: Councilmembers Larry Fiesel, Lori Fayhee, Rafael Lopez,Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Jim Ward & George Zalucki The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation in [Read More.]
Four public information meetings scheduled for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 10, 2024
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public information meetings for development orders for pickleball courts at Estero Country Club, Summercrest (formerly Estero Townhomes) on the corner of Corkscrew Road and [Read More.]
Flood mitigation project and 10th anniversary among topics addressed by Council on November 20, 2024
Florida Power & Light FPL representatives Charlotte Miller, FPL External Affairs Manager, and Josh Whitaker provided explanations for the power outages experienced in the community following Hurricane Milton. Causes included salt spray not disbursed due [Read More.]
Village to acknowledge 10th anniversary by honoring “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick, incorporation team, and first councilmembers on November 20, 2024
The Village Council plans to honor the late “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick by presenting a framed image of a memorial plaque to his wife Suzie during a 10th anniversary reception following their Council meeting at approximately [Read More.]
Village to conduct second public meeting on the Estero Sports Park & Village of Estero branding & placemaking on November 19, 2024
The Village of Estero will be holding the second of two Public Information Meetings to provide updates on the progress related to the Estero Sports Park and Village of Estero branding & placemaking. The second [Read More.]
Village to hold meetings to update the public on the Sports Park & Village of Estero branding & placemaking
The Village of Estero will be holding two Public Information Meetings to provide updates on the progress related to the Estero Sports Park and Village of Estero branding & placemaking. The Public Information Meetings will [Read More.]