Things to Do in Port St. Lucie, FL: Parks, Baseball and the River
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"Port St. Lucie has plenty to do, and most of it is outdoors. You can hike a state preserve, walk a riverfront boardwalk, watch spring training baseball, play a round of golf, or catch a concert. This guide covers the main picks, with real addresses and links so you can check details yourself.
Nature and Trails
Savannas Preserve State Park
Savannas Preserve State Park sits at 2541 SE Walton Road. The state park page lists more than 17 miles of trails. That is a lot of room to walk, bike or just look at birds. Read the Savannas Preserve State Park page for current rules and trail details before you go.
The Port District
The Port District runs along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River at 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd. The city describes a waterfront that is about 1.5 miles long, with a Riverwalk of about 4,300 feet. A Riverwalk is simply a walking path right by the water. You can walk it, sit by the river, and see what is on the schedule. The city's Port District page has the details.
Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
The gardens are close by at 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. They are a good stop if you like plants and want a calm walk. Visit the Botanical Gardens website to see what is open and what events are planned.
Sports and Shows
Spring training baseball at Clover Park
Clover Park is where the New York Mets hold spring training. Spring training is the practice season before the regular baseball season starts. The county lists directions: take I-95 to Exit 121 for St. Lucie West Blvd, head east to Peacock Blvd, then go north. You can read the county's Clover Park directions. For the team side, see the St. Lucie Mets page.
Concerts and events
The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center is at 9221 SE Event Center Pl. It hosts shows and events. Check the venue page for what is coming up. The city also keeps an events calendar with community happenings.
Out for the Day
Walton & One
Walton & One is a city destination along U.S. 1. Visit the city's Walton & One page to see what it offers right now. Details change, so the city page is the best place to look.
Golf
Golf is a big part of life here. The city runs a public course, and there are other options too. Our guide to golf courses in Port St. Lucie explains which courses are public, semi-private and private.
The beach
Port St. Lucie does not have ocean beaches inside the city. The ocean beaches people mean are across the Indian River Lagoon, in places like Jensen Beach, Stuart and Fort Pierce. Our guide to beaches near Port St. Lucie lists them with addresses.
Shopping and a bite to eat
When you want a break from the outdoors, there are shopping centers across the city. We wrote a Port St. Lucie shopping guide that names the main ones and the roads that reach them. Shops and restaurants change over time, so confirm hours and tenants before you go.
A Simple Way to Plan Your Days
Here is an easy way to sort the list above.
Free and outdoors: Savannas Preserve State Park and the Port District Riverwalk.
Plants and gardens: the Botanical Gardens.
Sports and shows: Clover Park and the Event Center.
Water and sand: a trip to Hutchinson Island beaches.
Pick one from each group and you have a full month of weekends. Check each place's own website first, since hours and events change.
A Sample Weekend
Not sure how to mix it all? Here is one easy plan. These are ideas, not a schedule, so check each website first.
On Saturday morning, walk a trail at Savannas Preserve State Park. Bring water and a hat. Later, stroll the Port District Riverwalk and look at the river. On Sunday, pick a beach on Hutchinson Island and spend a few hours there. If it is spring training season, a Mets game at Clover Park makes a fun day too.
That is four very different outings, and you never ran out of options. Many families find that a few favorite spots become their routine. A park for Saturday walks, a ballgame in the spring, a beach day once a month.
Tips Before You Go
Look up each place's website for hours and any fees.
Events and shows sell out sometimes, so look at dates early.
Bring sun protection. Florida sun is strong even on cloudy days.
Save the phone number of any place you plan to visit with a group.
Getting Around
Port St. Lucie is spread out. Roads you will use often include U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie Blvd, Crosstown Pkwy, and I-95. Port St. Lucie Blvd connects U.S. 1 with Florida's Turnpike. Crosstown Pkwy links I-95 with U.S. 1. If you ever need to head south to the Palm Beaches, read our guide on Port St. Lucie to West Palm Beach.
Which Part of the City Fits You?
The city has more than thirty named neighborhoods. Some are master-planned, which means one developer laid out the roads, parks and shopping on purpose. Others grew up around a golf course or a street grid. Our Port St. Lucie neighborhoods guide walks through the names you will hear most.
Where the Spot Lots Homes Fit In
Port St. Lucie Spot Lots is not one subdivision. These are individual homesites on different streets across the city. That means the places in this guide may be near one lot and farther from another. The homes are one-story, concrete block homes in five plans:
The Cali has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage.
The Lakeside has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 2-car garage.
The Madison has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 3-car garage.
Two other plans, the Covington and the Camden, are on the community page. The Lakeside offers an optional Multi-Gen Suite, and the Camden is described with one built in. A Multi-Gen Suite is a semi-private living space for extended family or long-term guests. Our guide to multigenerational homes in Port St. Lucie explains how that works.
Each lot is different, so the best question to ask is: which things on this list matter most to you? Call 561-704-0091 and tell us. We will help you match your list to the lots that are available today.
Common Questions
What is there to do in Port St. Lucie for free?
Walking and hiking are the easy free picks. Savannas Preserve State Park has more than 17 miles of trails, though the state may charge a park entry fee. The Port District Riverwalk is a public waterfront path. Check each website for current rules.
Does Port St. Lucie have a beach?
Not an ocean beach inside the city. The ocean beaches people mean are across the Indian River Lagoon, in Jensen Beach, Stuart and Fort Pierce. See our beaches guide for addresses.
Where does the New York Mets spring training happen?
At Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The county lists directions using I-95 Exit 121 for St. Lucie West Blvd, then east to Peacock Blvd and north. Check the team site for the schedule.
Is there a place for concerts and events?
Yes. The MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center is at 9221 SE Event Center Pl. Visit its venue page to see what is on. The city also posts an events calendar.
Where can I go for a walk by the water in town?
Try the Port District at 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd. The city describes a 1.5-mile waterfront with a Riverwalk of about 4,300 feet along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
Is Port St. Lucie Spot Lots near all of these places?
It depends on the lot. Spot Lots homes are on individual homesites across the city, not in one neighborhood. Call us and we will tell you what is near the specific lots available today.
Do places like shops and restaurants change often?
Yes. Hours and tenants change over time. Always confirm hours and tenants with the business before you go.
Ready to see which Spot Lots homesite fits your weekends? Call 561-704-0091 or schedule a visit here."