Ribbon-cutting ceremony

April 13, 2026 The City of Cape Coral invites residents and community members to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the newly improved Jaycee Park. Jaycee Park, located at 4215 SE 20th Place, will officially open to the public on Thursday, April 30, with a ribbon cutting set for Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. The event is open to the public, and no reservation is required to attend. Jaycee Park has undergone a major transformation into a more accessible, family-friendly waterfront destination, addressing issues like aging facilities, invasive trees, and parking and pedestrian challenges. The renovated park now features: a lighted riverfront boardwalk and overlook upgraded pathways with cooling misters lush native landscaping improved accessibility a large inclusive playground adult changing stations a 5,000-square-foot splash pad shaded picnic areas a bandshell for performances cornhole, pool, and shuffleboard tables beach volleyball courts a dedicated food truck court offering food and beverages (coming soon) City officials will participate in the ribbon cutting, and attendees are encouraged to join in celebrating this reimagined park. For more information, please visit CapeCoral.gov or contact the Parks and Recreation Department.