We’ve partnered with the
Cape Girardeau Public Library to bring free wifi access to some of our public parks. No library card is required for access.
Start Surfing at Your Favorite Local Park
Connect to free wifi via eleven access points at seven local parks:
Use the map at cityofcape.org/parks to find the parks listed above.
This opportunity was made possible by a Coronavirus Relief Funds
Broadband Funding for Distance Learning and Telehealth in Libraries
Grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the Missouri State Library. The continuation of the service is underwritten by Circle Fiber.
Free Public Wi-Fi Available Downtown
Posted on 10/02/2018
A public-private partnership between the City of Cape Girardeau and the
Marquette Tech District Foundation led to another awesome way to connect
in Cape: Free downtown Wi-Fi. Public internet access is available in
the downtown area on Broadway, Main and Spanish streets.
The City and Tech District started working on it together in 2016. The
District wanted access to the City’s fiber to connect endpoints of their
private network. In return, the District would offer free Wi-Fi to the
public. Both parties felt that sharing the fiber network would
ultimately benefit everyone.
"The Marquette Tech District Foundation activated free Downtown Wi-Fi in
2017," said Stacy Dohogne Lane, Community Director for Codefi and the
Marquette Tech District Foundation. "Part of our mission is to provide
increased and efficient internet, network and technology and
connectivity and access to residents, businesses, customers and visitors
of downtown Cape Girardeau. The free, downtown Wi-Fi absolutely helps
us carry out that mission."
Plans to expand the Wi-Fi’s reach are still developing, but for now both
visitors and residents can more fully engage with their online
community while out and about in downtown Cape. Whether that’s using
Facebook to check in at their favorite restaurant or Instagramming the
perfect selfie with downtown’s famous clock, connecting with Cape
Girardeau has never been easier.