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
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Broadway Avenue East utility expansion and BERT among topics addressed by Council on April 17, 2024
Shown left to right: Councilmember Larry Fiesel, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Jim Ward and George Zalucki The meeting started with Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble reading a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day, which is [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board chairman and members appointed by Council on April 3, 2024
Action Items Resolution 2024-04 – Selection of Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Chairman Council passed this resolution, selecting the new members and Chairman for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board (PZDB). Four members [Read More.]
Grant applications and construction management among topics addressed by Council on March 20, 2024
Action Items Infrastructure grant applications Council approved a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications. The contract amount is $203,782, with a contingency of $20,000. Lee [Read More.]
Estero High School students recognized by Council on March 6, 2024
Pictured above, left to right: Estero High School Cambridge Coordinator Carolyn Hutto, Kyra Ritter, Abram Saravia-Lopez, Keira Conrey, Madison White, Mollie Donaghy, Mayor Jon McLain, Hailey Jacob, Emily McDowell, Sophia Perkins, Estero High School [Read More.]