Community impact
More than a business. An investment in Ocala families.
CoPlay is designed to become a long-term community asset that strengthens families, supports local businesses, and creates new economic opportunities throughout Ocala.
Join 183 local families interested in CoPlay
Supporting working families
- A productive place to work without leaving your children behind
- Less isolation for stay-at-home and remote parents
- Networking and professional collaboration close to home
- Better work-life balance for local families
- Flexible alternatives to full-time daycare costs
Creating local jobs
- Play supervisors & child development specialists
- Café baristas and kitchen staff
- Community event coordinators
- Membership & guest services
- Facility operations, cleaning & maintenance
- Marketing, social media & youth program leaders
Internships & workforce development
- Partnerships with local colleges and high schools
- Early childhood education, child psychology, social work
- Business administration, marketing, hospitality
- Photography, videography & graphic design
- Exercise science, nutrition, OT observation hours
Supporting local small businesses
- Parenting workshops and financial planning seminars
- Doulas, lactation consultants, pediatric & speech therapists
- Children's music, yoga, and fitness instructors
- Local photographers, realtors, family law seminars
- Mom-owned businesses and pop-up markets
Educational partnerships
- Marion County Public Schools & charter schools
- College of Central Florida
- Early Learning Coalition
- Homeschool groups and preschool readiness programs
- Libraries, children's museums, STEM organizations
Community programming
- Family game nights and seasonal festivals
- Mom meetups, dad meetups, parent support groups
- Entrepreneur meetups and book clubs
- Coding clubs, LEGO clubs, art and cooking workshops
- Toddler story time and sensory-friendly play sessions
Supporting the local economy
- Products purchased from local vendors
- Local hiring at every level
- More daily foot traffic for surrounding businesses
- Higher visitor frequency in the community
- Recurring revenue that stays in Ocala
Health & wellness
- Reduced parental burnout
- Increased social connection
- Physical activity for children
- Mental wellness for caregivers
- Family-friendly routines and real friendships
Environmental responsibility
- Durable, long-lasting play equipment
- Natural materials whenever possible
- Reusable café serviceware for members
- Recycling programs
- Energy-efficient lighting and sustainable design
Inclusive by design
- Remote workers, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home parents
- Single parents, military families, foster families
- Grandparents caring for grandchildren
- Parents of children with sensory needs
- Homeschool families and families new to Ocala
Giving back
- Scholarship memberships for families in need
- Free community events
- School supply and holiday toy drives
- Teacher appreciation events
- Nonprofit partnerships, fundraisers & volunteer days
Impact by year 5
Measurable goals we're building toward.
Targets that let investors, developers, and community leaders track CoPlay as a catalyst for economic development and family well-being.
20–30+
Local jobs created
15–25
College & high school interns hosted annually
30,000+
Family visits each year
150+ / year
Community events hosted
50+
Local businesses featured
100+
Parent networking events
50+ families
Scholarship memberships awarded
Hundreds of thousands annually
Dollars reinvested into the local economy
Why this matters for Calesa
Not another amenity. A destination.
For Calesa, CoPlay strengthens the entire community — a family-centered gathering place that reinforces a vision of wellness, connection, and lifelong community.
- Increased neighborhood desirability for prospective homebuyers
- A signature amenity that differentiates Calesa from competing master-planned communities
- Enhanced resident retention and engagement
- More frequent community interaction and stronger neighborhood connections
- Support for local entrepreneurship and workforce development
- New jobs and internship opportunities for Marion County residents
- A family-centered gathering place that reinforces Calesa's vision of wellness, connection, and lifelong community
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