The Bay Oaks Master Vision
Building the Future of Recreation on Fort Myers Beach
For more than 60 years, Bay Oaks has been where our community comes together to play, learn, celebrate, and create lifelong memories.
Today, Bay Oaks stands at the beginning of an exciting new era.
As Fort Myers Beach continues its recovery and growth, Bay Oaks has the opportunity to become one of Southwest Florida's premier recreation and wellness destinations—a place designed for every generation, every ability, and every season.
The Friends of Bay Oaks is committed to working alongside the Town of Fort Myers Beach, community partners, businesses, foundations, and generous donors to help bring this vision to life.
Together, we are investing in recreation, wellness, education, and community for generations to come.
The Master Vision
Recreation
✔ Expanded Pickleball Complex
Eight or more championship-quality pickleball courts with shade structures, spectator seating, tournament capability, and instructional programs.
✔ Tennis Courts
Modern resurfaced courts supporting youth instruction, leagues, and recreational play.
✔ Basketball Courts
Flexible outdoor courts serving both youth and adults.
✔ Disc Golf Course
- A restored 18-hole championship disc golf course winding through the beautiful Bay Oaks campus.
- Hole sponsorship opportunities help fund future improvements.
✔ Aquatic Center
A beautiful new community pool supporting:
- Learn-to-swim programs
- Water aerobics
- Lap swimming
- Family recreation
- Summer camps
- Competitive events
✔ Multipurpose Athletic Field
Flexible space for:
- Soccer
- Flag football
- Lacrosse
- Fitness classes
- Community festivals
- Outdoor concerts
Wellness
- Walking paths connecting every area of campus
- Outdoor fitness stations
- Meditation and quiet gardens
- Yoga lawn
- Native butterfly gardens
- Water bottle refill stations
- Bike parking
- Healthy living education
Family Spaces
- Modern destination playground
- Inclusive playground equipment
- Splash play features
- Picnic pavilions
- Family gathering spaces
- Outdoor games
- Public art
- Shade structures throughout campus
Community Gathering
The Great Lawn becomes the heart of Bay Oaks. A flexible open space for:
- Movies in the Park
- Concerts
- Holiday celebrations
- Art festivals
- Farmers markets
- Food truck rallies
- Community celebrations
- Fitness events
- Fundraisers
- Children's activities
Learning
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Nature education
- Senior programming
- Arts and crafts
- Technology workshops
- Community meeting rooms
- Volunteer education
Campus Improvements
- Beautiful entrances
- Improved signage
- Wayfinding
- Native landscaping
- Public art
- Additional parking
- Lighting improvements
- Walking connections
- Outdoor seating
- Bike racks
- Electric vehicle charging
- Storm-resilient infrastructure
Sustainability
- Tree canopy expansion
- Native Florida landscaping
- Water conservation
- Stormwater improvements
- Pollinator gardens
- Wildlife education
- Resilient coastal design
Community Partnerships
The future of Bay Oaks will be built through collaboration. We envision partnerships with:
- Local businesses
- Schools
- Civic organizations
- Healthcare providers
- Sports organizations
- Environmental groups
- Arts organizations
- Service clubs
- Corporate sponsors
- Private donors
- Foundations
- Volunteers
Ways To Leave Your Legacy
Individuals and businesses can help shape the future through:
- Annual Giving
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Facility Naming Opportunities
- Memorial Gifts
- Disc Golf Hole Sponsorships
- Playground Sponsorships
- Pickleball Court Sponsorships
- Aquatic Center Support
- Special Events
- Volunteer Service
- Legacy Gifts
Looking Ahead
Every improvement at Bay Oaks creates lasting benefits for our community.
- A child learning to swim.
- A senior staying active.
- A family attending an outdoor movie.
- A pickleball tournament bringing visitors to local businesses.
- Neighbors meeting lifelong friends.
These moments build stronger communities.
Together, we can transform Bay Oaks into one of Florida's premier community parks—an enduring destination where recreation, wellness, nature, and community come together.
Together, We Build the Future.
Friends of Bay Oaks
Growing Recreation • Building Community • Inspiring Generations
Our Guiding Principles
Healthy Living
Creating opportunities for residents and visitors of every age to stay active, healthy, and connected.
Recreation for Everyone
Providing programs and facilities that serve toddlers, teens, adults, seniors, and adaptive recreation participants.
Building Community
Creating spaces where neighbors become friends and memories are made.
Environmental Stewardship
Celebrating our unique coastal environment through sustainable design, native landscaping, shade trees, and outdoor learning.
Partnerships
Working hand-in-hand with the Town, local businesses, nonprofits, schools, and volunteers.
