Linda E. Brousseau
Broker- Associate
REALTOR®
Nettles Coastal Realty
9803 South Ocean Drive
Jensen Beach, Fl 34957
772-215-2274 (cell)
772-287-7878 (home office)
Office: (772) 229-1300
Fax: (772) 229-1304
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Outdoors
and Recreational Opportunities
Recreational 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:
To see a complete list of parks and recreational opportunities see the sites below
Public Beaches and Public Parks
St. Lucie County Public Beaches
(This list only includes beaches with facilities, guarded and/or ADA
accessible)
Avalon Park Beach
North A1A, North Hutchinson Island
Restrooms
Dollman Beach
8600 S A1A Fort Pierce
Restrooms and pavilions
Fort 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 showers
Kimberly 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 PARKS
Heathcote 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 PARKS
St. Lucie County Parks & Recreation
(772) 462-1521
Casa Caprona Historical Circle
2601 to 2699 St. Lucie Blvd., Ft. Pierce
Collins Park
341 Barraclough Street, Ft. Pierce
Dreamland Park
25th Street, Ft Pierce
Pavilion, Equipped Play Area, Multi –Use Field, 11 Practice Baseball
fields, 2 Basketball Courts, Grill, Restrooms
Elks Park
2501 Delaware Ave., Ft. Pierce
4 baseball fields, 5 T-ball fields, pavilion, tables, concessions, restrooms
Harbour Pointe
Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Walking trail, benches and tables
Horatio Grisby Park and Complex
1306 Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Baseball fields, concessions, restrooms
Ilous 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, restrooms
Indrio School House
8850 Indrio Rd., Ft. Pierce
Picnic tables, equipped play area, recreation center, restrooms
Lakewood 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, restrooms
Lakewood Regional Park
5990 Emerson Ave., Ft. Pierce
Soccer fields, nature trail, baseball fields, concessions, pool, restrooms
Lawnwood 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, restrooms
Lincoln Park Community Center
1306 Avenue M, Ft. Pierce
Recreation center, 2 tennis courts, playground area
Maravilla Park
2622 Oleander Blvd., Ft. Pierce
Tennis Courts, practice fields, meeting facility, play area, picnic tables,
restrooms
North Savannas Dike
Indrio Road., Ft. Pierce
Northport Middle School Ball Field
Port St. Lucie
Tennis courts, 3 baseball fields
Palm Lake Park
5000 Seagrape Dr., Ft. Pierce
Pavilions, picnic tables, equipped play area
Paradise Park
2020 Juanita Ave., Ft. Pierce
Basketball court, baseball/softball field, equipped play area, restrooms,
swimming pool, recreation center
Port St. Lucie Pool
200 Ravenswood Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Swimming pool, splash park (2008), 15 shuffleboard courts, restrooms
River Park Marina
500 East Prima Vista Blvd.,
Port St. Lucie
Equipped Play Area, Nature Trail, Boat Ramp, Restrooms
Sheraton Plaza Recreation Area
2508 Juanita Ave., Ft. Pierce
Basketball courts, equipped play area, multi-purpose field, shelters,
baseball/softball field
Walton 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 trail
White 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 area
White City School Recreation
905 West 2nd St., Ft. Pierce
Tennis courts, basketball court, 2 baseball/softball fields, restroom
Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation
(772) 878-2277
Jessica Clinton Park
3200 SE Southbend Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Fred Cook Park
429 SE Glenwood Ave., Port St. Lucie
Doat Street Park
425 SE Doat St., Port St. Lucie
Elks Neighborhood Park
2264 SE W. Blackwell Dr., Port St. Lucie
Girl Scout Friendship Park
315 Heather St., Port St. Lucie
Gulfstream Park
210 NE Ardsley Dr., Port St. Lucie
Harborview Park
624 SE Harborview Dr., Port St. Lucie
Jaycee Park
1301 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Kiwanis Park
1320 SE Floresta Dr., Port St. Lucie
Lyngate Park
1301 SE Lyngate Dr., Port St. Lucie
McChesney Park
1585 SW Cashmere Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Oak Hammock Park
1982 SW Villanova Rd., Port St. Lucie
Charles E. Ray Park
5626 NW Manville Dr., Port St. Lucie
Riverplace Park
690 NE Bayou Country Rd., Port St. Lucie
Rotary Park
2102 SE Tiffany Ave., Port St. Lucie
Sandhill Crane Park
2355 SE Scenic Park Dr., Port St. Lucie
Sportsmans Park
201 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Sportsmans Park West
330 NW Irving St., Port St. Lucie
Swan Park
700 SW Carmelite St., Port St. Lucie
Turtle Run Park
1945 SW Cameo Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Veteran’s Memorial Park at Rivergate
2100-2200 SE Midport Rd. Port St. Lucie
Whispering Pines Park
800 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Expanded Tennis Center Now Open
Windmill Park
900 SW Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie
Ian T. Zook Park
5600 NW Manville Dr., Port St. Lucie
Fort Pierce Parks & Recreation
(772) 460-2200 x 371
Amphitheatre
North Indian River Drive, behind Backus Museum.
Outside venue, electricity and restroom available.
Glidden Park and Garden Club Building
South 10th Street & Georgia Avenue
Jaycee 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, gazebo
South 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
You will never find a shortage of things to do on the serene Treasure Coast.