Recreation
Outdoors and Recreational OpportunitiesRecreational opportunities in the outdoors are the most important assets of this area.
The fishing and boating here is incredible-both in the Ocean and the Indian river.
There is always something to catch year round and our weather lets you do it. If you like the water, this is the place The county's 45 miles of beaches include individual access strips that allow for more private spots to enjoy the surf and sand or larger, guard-protected areas like Stuart Beach, Hobe Sound Beach and Jensen Beach
Recreational Opportunities:
- 15 beaches
- 46 Marinas
- 23 Parks,
- 37 public Golf Courses
- 25 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks
- 7 public Tennis Courts
- 52 charter boats
- http://www.floridastateparks.org/FndaParkRegion.cfm?Dist=Southeast
- http://www.goodnature.org/?f=recreation&p=beaches_parks
- Things to do outdoors:
- Fishing-Ocean, Bay and Freshwater A great site-lists piers, guides etc. http://goodnature.org/?f=recreation&p=fishing_huntin
- Outdoor recreation
- Boating-Ocean, Bay or the Indian river
- A Paradise is the best description of the waters around the Treasure Coast.
- Camping
- Diving
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Golf
- Bike riding
- Birding
- Photography and Wildlife watching
- Kayaking—canoes-there are good rental locations and lots of places to launch.
(This list only includes beaches with facilities, guarded and/or ADA accessible)
Avalon Park Beach
North A1A, North Hutchinson Island
RestroomsDollman Beach
8600 S A1A Fort Pierce
Restrooms and pavilionsFort Pierce Inlet State Recreation Area/North Jetty Park
North Hutchinson Island. (772) 468-3985.
Picnic facilities, showers, restrooms, birding, canoeing, kayaking, trails, diving, snorkeling and fishing.Frederick Douglass Park
3500 S A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, ADA accessible from parking lot to boardwalk. Large pavilion, picnic shelters, volleyball, grills, fishing, restrooms and showers.Herman’s Bay Beach Access
7800 S A1A, Fort Pierce
Unguarded, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, picnic tables, covered sitting pavilion, good fishing, plenty of parking, no facilities.Jaycee Park
South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, Family Orientated park, Boat ramps, Giant playground, Plenty of picnic areas (covered) with grills, ample parking, buoyed swimming area, volleyball, tennis, basketball, restrooms and showersKimberly Bergalis Beach
South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded summer months only, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, 1,200 foot long boardwalk, picnic areas (covered), multiple accesses to beach, plenty of parking, restrooms and showers.North Bridge Causeway Island (Banty Saunders Bridge Area)
North A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Ample parking, covered picnic facilities, fishing, boat ramp and restrooms.Pepper Park Beach Park
3375 N A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Guarded year round, ADA accessible from parking lot to boardwalk, large pavilion, picnic tables with grills, restrooms, showers, playground, basketball, tennis courts, ample parking.South Beach Boardwalk
Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce
Guarded all year round, ADA Restrooms, Nice Boardwalk, four pavilions, Big Bathrooms, Showers, public phones and drink machines.South Causeway Island,
414 to 822 Seaway Drive, South Hutchinson Island
Boat ramp, parking, museum, large pavilion, picnic facilities with grills, playground, fishing and restrooms.Walton Rocks Beach
6501 South A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Unguarded untouched beach, bathrooms and showers, lots of parking, good fishing, and picnic tables with cover. St. Lucie County’s only DOG Friendly Beach.Waveland Beach
10350 S A1A, South Hutchinson Island
Guarded all year round, ADA accessible only to boardwalk, vending machines, sitting area, bathrooms & showers.PUBLIC NATURE PARKSHeathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce
(772) 464-4672
Heathcote Botanical Gardens began in 1985 as an effort to save an important green space in an area of increasing urbanization. This valuable foresight is especially appreciated today as our region continues to develop. The gardens have been refined over the years and continue to grow with expansion plans now on the horizon.Oxbow Eco-Center
5400 St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie
(772) 785-5833
A St. Lucie County environmental learning center dedicated to educational programs that foster an awareness and appreciation of the natural world, an understanding of ecosystems and sustainability, and a sense of stewardship toward Florida and all its inhabitants.Savannas State Preserve
Walton Road, Port St. Lucie
(772) 468-3985
The preserve provides a glimpse of the largest remaining fresh water marsh on the east coast of Florida. It offers a multi-use trail for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. This area is ideal for wildlife viewing and anoeing. November through April interpretive activities, guided canoe and walking trips are conducted.PUBLIC PARKSSt. Lucie County Parks & Recreation
(772) 462-1521Casa Caprona Historical Circle
2601 to 2699 St. Lucie Blvd., Ft. PierceCollins Park
341 Barraclough Street, Ft. PierceDreamland Park
25th Street, Ft Pierce
Pavilion, Equipped Play Area, Multi –Use Field, 11 Practice Baseball fields, 2 Basketball Courts, Grill, RestroomsElks Park
2501 Delaware Ave., Ft. Pierce
4 baseball fields, 5 T-ball fields, pavilion, tables, concessions, restroomsHarbour Pointe
Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Walking trail, benches and tablesHoratio Grisby Park and Complex
1306 Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Baseball fields, concessions, restroomsIlous Ellis Park @ Open Space
1211 Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
3 basketball courts, senior baseball field, swimming pool, equipped play area, t-ball field, pavilions, football field, game tables, restroomsIndrio School House
8850 Indrio Rd., Ft. Pierce
Picnic tables, equipped play area, recreation center, restroomsLakewood Park
6102 Kings Hwy, Ft. Pierce
Tennis courts, shelters, tables and benches, basketball court, baseball fields, volleyball sand court, jogging/exercise trail, equipped play area, restroomsLakewood Regional Park
5990 Emerson Ave., Ft. Pierce
Soccer fields, nature trail, baseball fields, concessions, pool, restroomsLawnwood Recreation Complex
1302 Virginia Ave., Ft. Pierce
Bleachers at all fields and courts, pavilions, 7 baseball fields, 4 football stadiums, 4 soccer fields, 5 handball/racquetball courts, 2 bocce courts, 10 tennis courts, restroomsLincoln Park Community Center
1306 Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Recreation center, 2 tennis courts, playground areaMaravilla Park
2622 Oleander Blvd., Ft. Pierce
Tennis Courts, practice fields, meeting facility, play area, picnic tables, restroomsNorth Savannas Dike
Indrio Road., Ft. PierceNorthport Middle School Ball Field
Port St. Lucie
Tennis courts, 3 baseball fieldsPalm Lake Park
5000 Seagrape Dr., Ft. Pierce
Pavilions, picnic tables, equipped play areaParadise Park
2020 Juanita Ave., Ft. Pierce
Basketball court, baseball/softball field, equipped play area, restrooms, swimming pool, recreation centerPort St. Lucie Pool
200 Ravenswood Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Swimming pool, splash park (2008), 15 shuffleboard courts, restroomsRiver Park Marina
500 East Prima Vista Blvd.,
Port St. Lucie
Equipped Play Area, Nature Trail, Boat Ramp, RestroomsSheraton Plaza Recreation Area
2508 Juanita Ave., Ft. Pierce
Basketball courts, equipped play area, multi-purpose field, shelters, baseball/softball fieldWalton Community Center
1109 Ridge Ave., Ft. Pierce
Meeting facility
Weldon B. Lewis (Ancient Oaks)
4660 Oleander Ave., Ft. Pierce
Playground, restrooms, multi purpose field, nature trailWhite City Park
1801 to 2081 West Midway Rd., Ft. Pierce
Boat ramp, fishing docks, crabbing dock, pavilions, gazebo, tables, grilling area with pit, equipped play areaWhite City School Recreation
905 West 2nd St., Ft. Pierce
Tennis courts, basketball court, 2 baseball/softball fields, restroomPort St. Lucie Parks & Recreation
(772) 878-2277Jessica Clinton Park
3200 SE Southbend Blvd., Port St. LucieFred Cook Park
429 SE Glenwood Ave., Port St. LucieDoat Street Park
425 SE Doat St., Port St. LucieElks Neighborhood Park
2264 SE W. Blackwell Dr., Port St. LucieGirl Scout Friendship Park
315 Heather St., Port St. LucieGulfstream Park
210 NE Ardsley Dr., Port St. LucieHarborview Park
624 SE Harborview Dr., Port St. LucieJaycee Park
1301 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. LucieKiwanis Park
1320 SE Floresta Dr., Port St. LucieLyngate Park
1301 SE Lyngate Dr., Port St. LucieMcChesney Park
1585 SW Cashmere Blvd., Port St. LucieOak Hammock Park
1982 SW Villanova Rd., Port St. LucieCharles E. Ray Park
5626 NW Manville Dr., Port St. LucieRiverplace Park
690 NE Bayou Country Rd., Port St. LucieRotary Park
2102 SE Tiffany Ave., Port St. LucieSandhill Crane Park
2355 SE Scenic Park Dr., Port St. LucieSportsmans Park
201 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. LucieSportsmans Park West
330 NW Irving St., Port St. LucieSwan Park
700 SW Carmelite St., Port St. Lucie
Turtle Run Park
1945 SW Cameo Blvd., Port St. LucieVeteran’s Memorial Park at Rivergate
2100-2200 SE Midport Rd. Port St. LucieWhispering Pines Park
800 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Expanded Tennis Center Now OpenWindmill Park
900 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. LucieIan T. Zook Park
5600 NW Manville Dr., Port St. LucieFort Pierce Parks & Recreation
(772) 460-2200 x 371Amphitheatre
North Indian River Drive, behind Backus Museum.
Outside venue, electricity and restroom available.Glidden Park and Garden Club Building
South 10th Street & Georgia AvenueJaycee Park
South Ocean Drive & Melaleuca Drive, Ft Pierce
Pavilions w/ 2 large grills (electricity is available), Playground, tennis courts, and basketball courts, volleyball pit with net and horseshoe pits. Boat ramp and swimming area.Old Fort Park
South Indian River Drive, 1 mile south of Downtown Fort Pierce.
Historical site of the original Fort build in 1938 for expeditions to during the Second Seminole War. The part also contains an Indian burial ground.Pinewod Park
South U.S. #1 Hayes Road, Ft Pierce
Large Pavilion with 4 picnic and grills. Wedding gazebo, restrooms, Playground and 2 tennis courts no equipment is provided.Riverwalk
Along the Indian River Lagoon on North Indian River Drive, behind Seven Gables House Visitor Center. Popular site for special events. No electricity. No restroom facilities.Rotary Park (Kid’s crossing playground)
South 23rd Street & Virginia Avenue
Large Pavilion with double grill (Electricity is available) Covered picnic tables each with a small grill, gazeboSouth Indian River Drive & Avenue A at the round-about
Popular site for special functions such as weddings. Electricity is available. No restroom facility.
Pro Sports
- Daytona International speedway-133 miles
- Jacksonville NFL Jaguars –221 miles
- http://www.jaguars.com/
- Florida Marlins A 2 hour drive to Miami-118 miles
- 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-626-7400
- Miami Dolphins A 2 hour drive to Miami
- 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 · 305-620-2578
- Miami Heat A 2hour drive to Miami
- 601 Biscayne Blvd, American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL 33132-1801 · 786-777-432
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