This is a neighborhood park located in the the Palm Lake Gardens neighborhood completed in 2005 in…read moreFt. Pierce. The park is set up around a lake. You can exercise by walking a path that runs the perimeter of the lake. Other park amenities include grills, pavilions, picnic tables, and a playground. You can't swim in the lake but people use it for RC boat racing. The lake is stocked so it is a popular fishing spot. I saw quite a bit of wildlife during my visit including a heron, turtles, and a young alligator. This is a really beautiful spot to cook out, picnic, fish, or just take a stroll. As I was leaving I saw someone walking their dog right next to the edge of the water. I cannot not emphasize enough that this is not a smart thing to do. At a park in Davie a woman was killed doing the same thing. An alligator attacked her dogs and she was killed trying to save them. Alligators will not normally attack people but they have been known to go for dogs at the waters edge. I definitely saw alligator activity at this lake. Children and pets should not be near the edge of water where there could possibly be alligators. Prevent another tragedy and stay on the path.

This scenic 56 acre park located in Port St. Lucie was created in 2007. There is a one mile…read moresidewalk along the lake perfect for walking, jogging, and biking. The park has two observation platforms where you can observe wading birds, alligators, and turtles in the lake. Fishing is allowed along the shoreline. The park has benches, restrooms, and outdoor fitness equipment. It is open every day from 8 AM until dusk.

Absolutely LOVE this park!…read more I live pretty close so my daughter and I visit almost daily for her burst of energy days so she can sleep a bit better. The park is divided into sections where you can have even teenagers jungle net climbing, and toddlers swingset, smaller kids jungle gyms (a ship and pirate ship) a sand pit with a mechanical Crawl, and a chalk walk way. There is a slightly hidden path that had drums and Musical chimes to play as well. It's well lit at night has a nice clean bathroom and water fountain you can fill your water bottom automatically. It looks like they are building a few restaurants near the water and it's right next to the botanical garden. If you've never been and have children definitely give it a go!

If you are looking for something to do with the children free of charge, check out this park. This…read morepark has a few soft play areas that cater to different age ranges. There is also a small water play area that I would suggest doing last, so make sure to bring a change of clothes & a towel because the kids will want to get wet. On really hot days like today be careful because there is barely any shaded areas, some of the play areas will burn because of the direct sunlight. We usually bring water, snacks, a blanket, a portable fan & sunscreen. There are restrooms to be able to change. If you have a baby there is a baby changing table as well. There are water fountains. There are benches and little seating areas. The park is very clean & well kept. The staff that I've seen through the park are very polite. Every time we have come out, there has been a shaved ice mobile truck, they have all been very delicious and very refreshing, especially on sunny hot days usually they accept cash, cards and contactless payment. Most definitely would be perfect if it was more shaded but the kiddos would enjoy it no matter the weather.

Located on North Hutchinson Island, Round Island Beach Park offers recreation while also protecting…read morea historic site. This part of Florida has a lot of WWII history. You can see it all over in the parks named for key events or people who served in the war. During WWII the Germans were sinking ships in Atlantic shipping channels and hiding along the coast of Florida in their submarines. On May 5, 1942, German U-333 torpedoed and sunk the Java Arrow, a United States tanker eight miles off Fort Pierce. Two crew members were killed. A auxiliary volunteer Coast Guard rescued 22 survivors in a fishing boat but two other ships, the Amazone and the Halsey were hit by torpedoes off of Fort Pierce that same night. To protect the shore massive concrete tank traps with steel rails protruding were sunk offshore. The Fort Pierce Amphibious Training Base opened in Fort Pierce on Jan. 26, 1943 to train soldiers for WWII. Round Island became part of this base, a 19,000 acre military installation. The soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day were trained here. Obstacles like the ones the Germans were placing to stop the Allied Forces during the war were put in the water off the shore of Ft. Pierce so boat drivers could practice eluding them and teams could practice blowing them up. At Omaha Beach one Fort Pierce based unit lost 33 men but were able to destroy 5 of the obstacles. More than 140,000 military personnel trained in neighboring St. Lucie County from 1943 to 1945, when at the time there were only 20,000 area residents. The objects remained in the water long after people started using the beach for recreation. Unfortunately some people were injured and in 1991 the government did a national cleanup of former military bases during which time the objects were removed and some were given to the SEAL Museum created by long term democratic Florida senator Claude Pepper. At the museum you can learn more about the part Ft. Pierce played in WWII. You can still see some of the underwater obstacles used for training between the picnic pavilions and parking area along with interpretive signs. In addition to some amazing history, this beautiful 11.36 acre park has free parking, beach access, five picnic pavilions with tables and grills, a playground, shower, restrooms, and a walking trail in the park. Lifeguards are on duty between 9:10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. daily. Along the beach are areas blocked off to protect sea turtle nests. Across the street is Round Island Riverside Park where you can launch a canoe or kayak on to the Indian River Lagoon where you can see dolphins and manatees. I really enjoyed my time at Round Island Beach Park with its clean beach, clear water, well-maintained facilities, quiet setting. and WWII history.

Pretty & safe beach area that's not too crowded but not deserted either. Lifeguard's, picnic…read moretables, showers & bathrooms for convenience. Even historical/informational areas of interest.

This is a 54 acre beach front park in Ft. Pierce. This park is named after long term democratic…read moreFlorida senator Claude Pepper who passed away in 1989. Pepper Park is located directly behind the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. The Fort Pierce Amphibious Training Base opened here on Jan. 26, 1943 to train soldiers for WWII. This base trained the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Obstacles like the ones the Germans were placing to stop the Allied Forces during the war were put in the water off the shore of Ft. Pierce so boat drivers could practice eluding them and teams could practice blowing them up. At Omaha Beach one Fort Pierce based unit lost 33 men but were able to destroy 5 of the obstacles. More than 140,000 military personnel trained in St. Lucie County from 1943 to 1945, when at the time there were only 20,000 area residents. The objects remained in the water long after people started using the beach for recreation. Unfortunately some people were injured and in 1991 the government did a national cleanup of former military bases during which time the objects were removed and some were given to the SEAL Museum. This park is popular with snorkelers and divers because are several shallow nearshore reefs located less than 100 yards off the beach. Pepper park also the site of state's first underwater archaeological preserve, the Urca de Lima, which is located in about 20 feet of water. The shipwreck was discovered in 1928 by William J. Beach off of the coast of Ft. Pierce. Attempts to salvage the cargo yielded little except for one silver bar and cannons since the Spanish recovered most of the ships cargo in 1715. In 1985 and 1987 the wreck was mapped and in 1987 Florida's first archaeological underwater preserve opened. In 2001 the wreck was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Urca de Lima is featured in the Starz show Black Sails which was devised as a prequel to Treasure Island. Captain Flint buried the gold from the Urca de Lima on Treasure Island. Other park amenities include lifeguards on the beach, fishing, picnic pavilions with tables, grills, restrooms, and a playground shaped like a ship. There is so much history here and so much to enjoy and they don't even charge for parking. There is even overflow parking across the street. This is a great alternative if you don't want to pay the $6 entrance fee at the nearby Fort Pierce Inlet State Park.

Pepper Beach Park is a nice beachside park in Port St Lucie county. It is next to the Navy Seal…read moremuseum which is certainly worth a visit as well. You'll find lots of parking here. The times SCW and I have been through here it's never been full. You'll also find restrooms, a kids playground, tennis courts and a baseball field. Of course the expected beach access as well. They have outdoor showers as well. Pepper Beach Park is a great Park along the A1A.

When the $90 million Crosstown Parkway was built it included an $800,000, 1.8 acre fenced park…read morealong the St. Lucie River underneath the bridge. The park on Coral Reef Street is nicknamed Pineapple Snook Plaza for its pineapple art and because it is a great place to fish on the river for snook, an estuarine and freshwater-dependent fish species. They are a prized game fish in Florida popular for their firm and tender flesh. Grilling is a popular cooking method but you have to take off the soapy tasting skin. In addition to the fishing dock and public art, the park also has a floating dock and kayak launch, parking lot, paved walkways with inlaid murals, benches, and a 20 foot wide gazebo. SE Cor5al Reef Park offers beautiful views of the St. Lucie River and Halpatiokee Park. I had a great time watching the osprey swoop down into the river to catch fish while I chilled with a baby alligator swimming under the bridge.

Tucked away off the interstate exit, Halpat is the quintessential outdoor space of Stuart, FL. I…read moreonly used the nature trail while there so I can only comment on that. The trail is mostly flat and sturdy ground and is a wide walking path. Folks like to take their dogs there so you'll likely encounter some while there! The trail is clean of litter and other major debris and is mostly shaded. It also runs pretty closely with the disc golf course. Amenities seen at the park: - Tennis and pickleball courts - Baseball field - Soccer field - Covered roller hockey rink - Park shelters with picnic tables - Air pumps for bikes and balls - Parking throughout the expanse of the park

Halptiokee is a regional park in Stuart Florida. This park has everything including disc golf,…read morebatting cages, athletic fields and walking trails. This park is very dog friendly nearly everyone I encountered during my walk had at least 1 dog, all on leases. This is a very friendly park, nearly everyone I passed by had a friendly greeting. When I was there, I saw several sports teams practicing, as well as what appeared to be a CrossFit group working out. I went specifically for the walking trails, I had high expectations, they fell a little short. I expected more and longer trails. There were a lot of signs on the paths but most were very faded and you could barely read them. This park is great for families. If you live in the area and have children, I bet they are practices and games are held at this park.

This is a brand new park,. In fact, I don't think it's 100%!finished or even officially open yet…read more The restrooms are still unfer construction and some minor landscaping needs to be completed. It was constructed as a partnership between a local home builder and the City of Port St Lucie. It is a passive park about 6 acres in size with two main sections. Closest to the road is a section devoted to first responders and military personnel. It features several large stars with inspiratve messages on them. The section away from the road features a large display of the solar system- featuring a scale model of the solar system with the planets positioned with the relative distance to the sun. It's actually fascinating to see the planets displayed this way and to see how far away Pluto really is. This is a beautiful, peaceful, passive park that reflects a lot a creative genius.

Stars and Stripes Park is a brand new 6.5 acre passive park in Traditions that was created out of…read morepartnership between The City of Port St. Lucie and Mattamy Homes. The new public park has a patriotic theme. It features public art, walking paths, large star sculptures and symbols, messages, and inspirational quotes from veterans and first responders. I love the walking trail that takes you around the tranquil lake. Stars and Stripes Park is on Tradition Trail, also known as the T-Trail. T-Trail will also include nature trails, the Heart of Tradition shopping plaza, and Tradition Regional Park which is currently under construction. There is so much construction in the Tradition section of Port St. Lucie. There is always something new to discover.