FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers residents can expect several park improvements over the next decade.

It’s all thanks to voters who approved a general obligation referendum on the ballot.

FOX 4 Community Correspondent Victoria Scott spoke by phone with Mayor Kevin Anderson about what this means for the city.

You can watch Victoria’s full report here:

Fort Myers voters approve GO Bond referendum for parks projects

“Passing this GO bond means we’re going to be able to increase the amount of green space, parks and recreation,” Anderson said. “We’re going to add at least 100 acres of green space.”

It passed with 67 percent approval from voters.

“It’s 2 to 1 that voters said yes,” Anderson told Scott. “It’s absolutely a good thing to do for our city.”

Visitors to the local park said it was a big win for Fort Myers as a whole.

“I love being in nature,” said Skylor Piersall, a Fort Myers resident. “It’s a great place for my kids to get outside, play and enjoy nature and the environment. We try to go to a new park and trail at least once a week.”

The mayor said it was also cost-effective since the money would be spread over 30 years.

This measure will allow the City to use up to $75 million to design and improve several existing parks and facilities.

“By having parks throughout the city and bringing them closer to neighborhoods, you make them more accessible,” Anderson said. “They increase property values.”

Shady Oaks Park is set to benefit from expanded parking, grounds improvements, traffic measures on Marion Street, and more.

It’s all part of the city’s vision to revitalize, connect, expand and invest in the local park system for current and future generations.