Osceola Commissioners to Vote on $50M OHP Redevelopment Plan

The proposed public-private investment would fund improvements to Osceola Heritage Park's stadium and training facilities.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:04pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, geometric shapes and colors, representing the proposed redevelopment of Osceola Heritage Park's sports facilities.A conceptual illustration of the proposed $50 million redevelopment plan for Osceola Heritage Park, breaking down the sports facilities into a dynamic, cubist-inspired composition.Today in Orlando

Osceola County commissioners will vote on Monday on a $50 million development agreement to redevelop Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. The plan, called Project Next, would see the county contribute $25 million in tourism tax funds for upgrades to Osceola County Stadium and the Orlando City Training Complex, while the owners of Orlando City Soccer Club would provide an additional $25 million.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of Osceola Heritage Park is a significant investment in the county's sports and entertainment infrastructure, which could help attract more events and visitors to the area. The partnership between the county and Orlando City Soccer Club also demonstrates the growing importance of professional sports teams in local economic development.

The details

Under the proposed agreement, the county would approve $25 million in tourism development tax funds for improvements to Osceola County Stadium and the Orlando City Training Complex. Orlando Sports Enterprises LLC, the owners of Orlando City Soccer Club, would contribute an additional $25 million. The plan also includes $200,000 in tourism tax funds for operating expenses at Osceola County Stadium. The improvements would focus on the stadium, training center, and surrounding grounds, all of which would remain county assets.

  • Osceola County commissioners will vote on the development agreement on Monday, April 17, 2026.
  • The last time the county made significant improvements to Osceola County Stadium and the training complex was in 2002, when the Houston Astros used the facilities for spring training.

The players

Osceola County

The local government in Osceola County, Florida, which is responsible for approving the redevelopment plan for Osceola Heritage Park.

Orlando Sports Enterprises LLC

The owners of Orlando City Soccer Club, who would contribute $25 million to the redevelopment plan.

Donna Renberg

Osceola County Assistant County Manager, who provided details about the proposed redevelopment plan.

Orlando City Soccer Club

The professional soccer team that plays its home games at Osceola Heritage Park and would benefit from the proposed redevelopment.

Orlando Pride

The professional women's soccer team that currently trains at Seminole County's Sylvan Lake Park but would relocate to Osceola Heritage Park as part of the redevelopment plan.

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What they’re saying

“Both the county and the team are contributing funds toward the expansion and improvement of the stadium, training center and surrounding grounds, all of which will remain county assets.”

— Donna Renberg, Osceola County Assistant County Manager

“We can confirm that the club is looking to advance its partnership with Osceola County by seeking the approval of development agreements for our training facility at Osceola Heritage Park.”

— Orlando City Soccer Club spokesperson

What’s next

If the development agreement is approved, the next step would be for Orlando City Soccer Club to submit design proposals for the county's approval, with the goal of completing the improvements by the end of 2028.

The takeaway

The proposed redevelopment of Osceola Heritage Park represents a significant investment in the county's sports and entertainment infrastructure, demonstrating the growing importance of professional sports teams in local economic development. The public-private partnership between the county and Orlando City Soccer Club could help attract more events and visitors to the area.