Church spends thousands to build public park

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A local church is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars of its own money to build a public park.

Cape Christian Fellowship on Chiquita Boulevard was initially going to spend millions to expand its auditorium, but then some divine intervention had them rethink those plans.

Now, they plan on building a 100,000 square foot park.

"It'll be a fun place to come and hang out and know they are in a safe place," said Autumn Euler.

She and her four kids are looking forward to having a new place to play.

It'll be known as "Fellowship Park," built right along the property of Cape Christian Fellowship.

The park will have playgrounds, water splash area, a courtyard, an athletic field, walking trails, and an amphitheater.

"It's just a great gathering place for families. I think it's the best use of this property," said Pastor Wes Furlong.

Pastor Furlong says the initial plan was to build a $15 million expansion. But after a meeting with church leaders and taking a long look at the community, he says they changed their minds.

"We feel like this gives us the chance as a church to focus on the needs outside the walls of the church," Pastor Furlong said.

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Church spends thousands to build public park