Located at the south base of the Stuart Causeway and across the street from Sewall's city hall,…read morethis lovely park is located on the shores of the Indian River Lagoon providing lovely water views and fishing opportunities. The town of Sewall is very small. It is only 1/3 of a mile wide and 3 1/2 miles long and this is the town's only park. Park amenities include a playground, swing benches, and a gazebo that can be rented out from the city for private events. There is a historical sign at the entrance to the park that explains the history of Sewall's Point. You can visit the home of Sewall's founder Henry Sewall at Indian RiverSide Park. The house used to reside here at Sewalls Point but it was moved to Indian RiverSide where there is another historical building. Sewalls home was restored and open to the public for tours in 2012.

Very nice park. Clean, neat worth to check out. You can…read morefeel the ocean breeze and enjoy the outdoors.

Fantastic place for a scenic walk by the water! Love to just come by once in a while and take a…read morewalk with loved ones. It connects to PSL Botanical Gardens but the connection is under construction right now. Can't wait until they finish!

Created in 2001 this is a picturesque 12 acre water front park along the St. Lucie River. There is…read moreample parking in the roomy lot. The park has two wooden boardwalk paths that cross over the mangroves to a 30 foot boardwalk and observation deck. The boardwalk is green. It is made out of recycled materials with a solar lighting system and thermoplastic handrails. The observation desk can be rented for private events. This is a very popular place to fish and I saw many people with their catch of tarpon, snook, and redfish. Humans weren't the only ones having luck with the fish. I had a wonderful time watching the wild birds swoop and dive into the river to grab their dinner. This is the perfect place to get some exercise, take in the beautiful view of the river, or watch the sun set.

Gorgeous nature preserve. A wonderful walk to the water that loops around. I've taken many friends…read morehere over the years and have always enjoyed it. I would suggest this to anyone who loves to be outside. There is a floating dock by the water and it's pretty fun to pretend it's gonna detach every time a fast boat passes by and sends it tumbling in the waves. 10/10 nature preserve

The Kiplinger Nature Preserve Park is a 157 acre natural area in Stuart. The land used to belong to…read morethe Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. and the Kiplinger Foundation Inc. until Martin County purchased it to preserve the land. Ecological communities making up the preserve include freshwater and mangrove swamps, wet prairie and estuarine river. The preserve contains stands of sand pine and scrub oak as well as pine and scrubby flatwoods. Animals that have been spotted here include the Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, the Golden Silk Spider, raccoons, and alligators. On my visit I spotted a Sandhill Crane but it was too far away to take a picture. I was excited because I have seen the large birds all over the campus at UCF when I visit my daughter but we don't have them in Broward County. They are funny because when I see them they are usually blocking traffic and they do not care. The cranes will nest here in the prairie in the late spring. The trail that runs through Kiplinger is an easy one mile loop. It runs behind condos, past wetlands, across some raised boardwalks and back along the river. In addition to the trail there is a free parking lot, three foot bridges, a floating fishing dock, and a place to launch a kayak or a canoe. It is a great place to enjoy nature, get some exercise and fresh air.

I was visiting Florida to see my family over winter break, and I noticed a bunch of trees so I…read moreasked that we pull over to check them out. We had a great time checking out all of the decorated trees and the different themes! This is a lovely park that is well maintained and clean! I would certainly come back to visit given the chance.

Memorial Park is a great park in Stuart, Florida. It is well maintained and the great place to kick…read moreback and enjoy a moment's respite from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. The park also serves as memorial to the brave people who fought for the freedom that our nation was built upon. There is on street parking, however it can be a bit tight and the road is a bit narrow so getting in and out of your car should be met with a bit of caution. It is a pleasant park to walk around and it is pretty much on the middle of Stuart, Florida. It does have a memorial for our military and a nice walkway throughout the park. If you find yourself in Stuart, Florida and are looking for a park to chill in, this is a great park to do so. All in all, I will definitely recommend here and I will give it five stars. Go check it out the next time that you are in Stuart, Florida. Remember our military and enjoy the break from the day to day grind of the modern world. I will give it five stars.

A quiet park with trails along the river and a nice playground for kids. Dog friendly walks.read more

I went here with my sister and her three children and we had a good time! This park is smaller but…read moreit's a great size for children and it seems like it is well maintained! My niece and nephews enjoyed themselves and I love to see great parks in an area! It's an important resource! I loved the sailfish detail on the turf as well! I hope I'm able to come back to this park one day!

My heart will always be fond of Rivergate as I have so many amazing childhood memories, especially…read morethe friendly squirrels, raccoons, and sea otters that were thriving here! Oh, and a big ole alligator that had no qualms about sunbathing and showing off to us onlookers! The brush has no long overgrown where he (or she) used to hang out for us all to see (and some people would feed him too ... but he was still a hunter ... and I would see him go after birds in the water which was cool and sad all at once ... like an episode of National Geographic). Since then things have changed a lot. I haven't seen any raccoons on my last few visits. I was told feral cats and fisherman ruined the population of cute animals that called this place home. They expanded on greatly to the walkway, which would be great, except that they didn't keep it wooden. It's metal and doesn't look great. It reminds me of being back up in NY with its cold appeal and just doesn't match the vibe at all. But the worse part and what is really affecting my rating is how utterly filthy it is! Sure, the area of the parking lot and ramps are nice. But walk the walkway.. there is endless trash everywhere. To the point I was taking pictures of birds down there and yes my pictured are ruined with trash but actual important thing is the poor wildlife walking around in this! Why?? Where are the funds going to clean this park? There is no excuse for this. It is unfair for us to build and use their homes for our leisure and then not treat it with the respect it deserves. Again, I went here almost everyday of my childhood and so did my family. The only "litter" you would see is some fishing string and bobbers from some people who snagged their lines where the water is. This was literally human garbage all over while looking down from the walkway that goes in and out from the parking lot to the water where the extended walkway is. I hope someone will see this and care and have this cleaned up. I reside in NY and have no idea who to contact or what to do but if someone is down there and has a point of contact ... please walk through the trees and look down at all of the trash and see if something can be done. Floridas wildlife deserves better than to live in our filth. On the plus side, it is still a peaceful place, there are two ramps to back your boat in, the parking lot is huge, there is an area next to the ramps to clean your fish and such, with a working hose. There's crab around which is fun for the kids to see (and adults if you're me), and when the sun is going down you can see gators swimming about by watching for their eyes. You can watch for smaller pretty creatures too in the flowers, like Florida lubbers (colorful and gentle grasshopper of a larger size). The best way to see all of these is to be still and quiet and mindful of them (which I find best achieved going alone). It is truly a lovely zen place but please please please clean it up and if you're visiting put your garbage in the appropriate garbage cans or bring it home with you. Don't make the lazy choice to litter. So many creatures die or are critically injured from our litter, you just don't see it happen as you drop it and walk away. It takes no extra effort just to walk your trash to garbage can. Be kind to our planet :)

Veterans Park at Rivergate is a delightful six acre park that offers many kinds of outdoor…read moreadventures for boaters, anglers, and nature lovers. If you are a boater, the park has three boat ramps along with free car and trailer parking. You can launch your watercraft right on to the beautiful St. Lucie River. For those coming to cookout, even large groups can be accommodated in the large pavilion with 10 six foot picnic tables, one eight foot tables, lights, electricity, water, and 2 large grills. Smaller groups can make use of three family pavilions with grills. My favorite part of the park was the boardwalk that leads you through the natural habitat of the St. Lucie River. Fishing is permitted and you can get a great view of the wildlife that calls the river home. The scenic views of the river add a serene backdrop that enhances the overall peaceful atmosphere of the park. Birdwatching is a popular activity here, with various species often spotted along the riverbank. This park is a hidden gem that has something for everyone to enjoy.

The Jensen Beach Causeway Park is a great little park located under the approach to the Jensen…read moreCauseway bridge. It is a passive park (i.e. no ball fields, etc.) with benches and green space. This is a great spot to see great sunsets and, I'm told, to watch launches from the Kennedy Space Center. Unfortunately, there were no launches occurring while we were in Jensen Beach but we DID SEE some amazing sunsets.

The Jenson Beach Causeway Park makes great use of land under the 1.9 mile long Jensen Beach…read moreCauseway Bridge that would otherwise be wasted. Head under the bridge to discover a host of great amenities along with free parking. Along the Indian River Lagoon there are a number of picnic shelters with tables and grills. The beautiful view of the water makes this a wonderful place to enjoy a meal al fresco or just read a book and take in the scenery. For boating enthusiasts there are boat ramps on both the east and west sides. On the west side of the park there is a playground with a rubber mat bottom for the kids and next to it is a convenient restroom with water fountains. On the east side of the park is a long fishing pier beloved by anglers or you can fish from the shade of a pavilion. The pier has lights so you can fish at night. This park is also great for relaxation. All you need to do is pick your spot, pull out a chair, and feel free to do nothing. You could even hook up a hammock between two trees and drift off in a tropical breeze. The bridge provides wonderful shade and you get the air flow from the water. People zipping over the bridge might not even know what they are missing beneath them. Whether you are fishing, boating, relaxing, taking the kids to play, having an outdoor meal, or just looking for a place to beat the heat, Jensen Beach Causeway Park has something to appeal to everyone.

This is a boardwalk in historic downtown Stuart on the banks of the St. Lucie River. It is anchored…read moreby Flagler Park which is located at the base of the Flagler bridge at one end and an amphitheater with live music on weekends at the other. You can find free parking at the park or at the city lot next to the amphitheater. The Healthy Trail along the river is part of the larger Sailfish Trail that runs in a roughly triangular shape throughout Stuart. There are markers every quarter mile for a total of 8. if you did the entire Sailfish Trail you would walk two miles. It would take approximately an hour to walk the entire trail at a leisurely pace. Along the water you will have a gorgeous view of the river. I saw a lot of red clawed crabs peeking out of the rocks along the shore. Someone I passed told me about the manatee she had spotted the previous day. As the trail takes you through the downtown you will pass some of the historic landmarks of this charming historic beach front town, called the Sailfish Capital of the World. There are five historic art sailfish markers on the historical trail which highlight significant moments in Stuart's history. Stuart has done a wonderful job combing art, history, and health to make an interesting walk so the community can get out and exercise. The whole trail is paved so it is ADA accessible. There are also restaurants and cafes along the way. I love to stop for caffeine refreshment at Gilbert's Coffee Bar.

I accidentally found this trail and I'm so glad I did. It was nice to take a walk around the border…read moreof town and be able to appreciate the scenery. There's basketball courts, pavilions, public bathrooms and a jungle gym. Kids were playing, people were walking, and somebody was having a birthday party. There were also people fishing and others meeting for lunch. If you're in the area for one reason or anther, don't miss out on this beautiful walk. If you're looking to play ball, have a little get together or let the kids deplete their energy, you can do that too!