Florida Construction News staff writer
Since breaking ground in January, Wyld Oaks, a 215-acre mixed-use development in Apopka, is ahead of schedule and under budget on infrastructure work.
Madison at Wyld Oaks is expected to start construction this year and a new master plan was released in conjunction with ICSC@Florida.
In addition, two design concepts have resulted from a crowdsourcing initiative for BARK, a dog park “to rival all dog parks”. Voting is underway to decide the winning design.
Wyld Oaks’ plan includes about 4,000 residential units, two premier hotel sites, up to 200,000 square feet of commercial space, a 25,000-square-foot grocery store site, trails, two signature parks, and a music and comedy performance venue.
Updates to the master plan and new renderings include:
- An iconic Town Center with ground floor commercial leading into the Wyld Green and the outdoor performance venue
- +/- 3-acre-plus health village at the corner of W. Kelly Park Road and Golden Gem Road
- A Main Street retail village featuring incubator and traditional commercial spaces adjacent to Yonder, an expansive park featuring trails and preserved centennial oak trees
- Diverse residential parcels for low and high-density product types
This summer, Wyld Oaks asked people to share ideas for the future dog park and two distinct designs have been created by LRK, an award-winning design firm based in Orlando that is renowned for its expertise in landmark mixed-use projects across the country.
Features were inspired by pet parents and dog enthusiasts, such as a Pupstagram Plaza, Canine Promenade, splash pad, bath stations, an agility field, an off-leash field, and a food court with shaded seating areas for pets.
Designs can be viewed and votes cast through September 30, 2024, at BarkWyldOaks.com.
“We’re excited about the progress we’ve made at Wyld Oaks, which will be a dynamic destination for years to come,” said Joseph Beninati, founder of Wyld Oaks and visionary behind BARK. “We can’t wait to see which design gets the most tails wagging during the voting process to help us create an epic place for dogs and their best friends to enjoy for generations.”
