From 2007 to 2012, Port St. Lucie leased the property that is now Winterlakes Park to the St. Lucie…read moreSchool District for the purpose of constructing a temporary school site. The District paid to prepare the land for construction and built the playground. In 2012, the School District allowed the lease agreement to expire and the Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation Department assumed maintenance responsibilities for the 28 acre property. After holding meetings with the public the city decided to turn the land into a park. Winterlakes Park opened on January 23, 2021 becoming the largest park in Port St. Lucie. Today Winterlakes Park is a well designed park with many popular recreational amenities for residents and visitors of the Winterlakes neighborhood and the Torino area. During my visit I was impressed by how much this park has to offer. There is a baseball field, covered basketball court, dog park with sections for small and large dogs, a paved exercise walkway with fitness stations, picnic pavilions with tables, pickleball court, shade covered playground, soccer field, softball field, tennis court, sand volleyball court, fishing deck on the lake, and restrooms. All of the facilities in the park are meticulously maintained and the park still looks brand new. As I walked the park on the exercise trail I noticed a summer camp using the playground, pups playing in the dog park, and a large number of people enjoying the shaded basketball court. There is so much to do in this park, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Very nice dog park with two fenced areas for off-leash dog play. One area is for large dogs - over…read more30 pounds - and the other for smaller dogs. Located at the end of Winterlakes Park, a new community park in northern Port St. Lucie, FL. Lots of parking very close to the dog park areas, so you don't have to wander through the whole community park to find the dog area. Fences are high, and the gate lock is also high, so small children cannot get in and out at will. The parks have seating areas for pet owners, and some are under cover, so that's nice when there's a lot of sunshine. The parks seem well well-maintained and are not crowded, possibly because there isn't a lot of publicity about them yet.

The 16 acre Lyngate Park opened in 1979 in Port St. Lucie on the north fork of the St. Lucie Rive…read moreAquatic Preserve. The park takes its name from the Lyngate neighborhood built in the 70's and 80's and which is made up of a mix of open neighborhoods, gated and ungated subdivisions with community amenities such as clubhouses and tennis courts, condos, and single family homes. Lyngate Park amenities include a 3/4 acre dog park with separate fenced-in areas for large, medium and small dogs along with shade structure and water fountain, a 36'x40' pavilion with lights, electric, water, two grills and eight 8' tables, a 24'x24' pavilion with four 10' tables, one grill, lights, and electric, two baseball/softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court with lights, four racquetball courts with lights, restrooms, sand volleyball court, and lighted playground for ages 2 to 12. Lyngate Park is home of the American Little League. Lyngate Park has well-maintained walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground that's perfect for kids. The green spaces are ideal for lounging or playing, making it a great spot for family gatherings or a peaceful afternoon. The abundance of shade trees is an especially welcome feature during the hotter months of the year. This park is a welcoming and peaceful environment that truly enhances the community spirit of Port St. Lucie. With its wide variety of amenities there is something to appeal to everyone.

I reported the noseeum/sand-flea issue to the city and county recently. Neither entity is willing…read moreto treat the infestation of biting bugs. This is a known annual problem that reoccurs each year on the ball fields but eventually goes away depending on climate per city. Mosquito repellents do not work for these biting bugs and they swarm at night biting teammates during softball games.

Nice walking trail and the boardwalk is so nice. Sundays w the Vendors for a few hours. Nice…read moreSelection Friendly Vendors local people.

Another great Florida park! We decided to stop here again to enjoy the nice weather, and let the…read morekids burn off some energy. I'm impressed how clean parks are in Florida, not one scrap of liter to be found, after the kids grew tried of the playground, we decided to walk on a bit of the board walk! If you are in the area, please visit, it's very peaceful!

The lakes a tradition has an awesome facility a beautiful resort style swimming pool card room…read morebilliard room another Olympic size swimming pool 3 tennis courts basketball court fitness center

Pretty much a perfect park for the village. The skateboard park next to it is such a cool vibe too…read more This whole town has that vibe.

Constitution Park in Tequesta is one of the most popular recreational facilities in town. It serves…read moreas a hub for family gatherings and outdoor fun. This park is completely fenced in which is a great feature for child safety. The highlight of the park is a large and modern playground with multi tier areas for children of different development levels. Next to the playground are basketball courts. Running around the perimeter of the park is a fitness trail with exercise stations. There is also a fenced-in skate park, restroom, and a small mini golf area. There are plenty of covered picnic areas as well as pavilions and a gazebo that can be rented Next to the park is a new, 4 million dollar recreation center that offers camps and community events. The Constitution Park playground was dedicated in 1996 to Christina Holt, a victim of child abuse. Christina was discovered in a shallow grave in northern Palm Beach County after being beaten and placed there by here stepfather, Walter John Zile. He was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated child abuse. There is a plaque honoring Christina in the park.

I was looking for Lakewood Regional Park which has hiking trails and by accident I ended up…read moreLakewood Park. This is a park situated in the middle of the Lakewood Park neighborhood that dates from 1959. The park has a picnic pavilion with tables, playground, baseball field, and tennis and basketball courts. It is great if you live in the neighborhood but there is nothing you need to see if you don't.

This park is located in the historic Lincoln Park neighborhood which is one of the oldest…read morecommunities in Fort Pierce. Famous residents have included Zora Neale Hurston, author of "Their Eyes Were Watching God." And the Highwaymen artists, a group of 26 African-American artists who painted Florida landscapes and sold them out of the back of their cars up and down the Florida Coast. They were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004. The Ilous Ellis Park is operated by St. Lucie County in the city of Ft. Pierce. It is an athletic park with a baseball/softball diamond, basketball court, football field, playground, restrooms, and a pool that costs $1.50 entrance fee. The pool is used to give the neighborhood kids swim lessons and for recreation. The park is part of the neighborhood's revitalization effort. The Lincoln Park neighborhood saw it's hey day in the 1950's and 60's and the city of Ft. Pierce is working with the community to make the houses attractive and to bring businesses into the area. Although this park has nice amenities for the residents in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, if you don't live here there isn't anything to draw you in.

Lance Corporal Justin Wilson of Palm City was a Marine killed by a roadside bomb in the Helmand…read moreprovince, in March 2010. He was only 24 when he died. When his body was brought home hundreds of people in the community stood on the Palm City Bridge with flags. The park was renamed in his honor in September of that same year and there is a memorial to his sacrifice in the park. He was laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Park amenities include four playgrounds, tennis, racquetball, and basketball courts, athletic fields and picnic pavilions with grills. I really liked how nicely maintained this park was. My favorite part of the park was the wetlands nature trail with a boardwalk and observation deck. I saw a little marsh rabbit hopping around on the trail.

This is a park located in Palm Beach county, Lake Harbor, Florida. It's not a large park. In fact…read moreit kind of reminds me of a rest stop on steroids. Maybe because it's like a loop where you can enter at one end and exit at the other. A person could walk the entire length of the park in 30 minutes (or less). There are lots of big shade trees for their many picnic tables. There's a pavilion for large parties (call the number on the display board to reserve) with a small, fenced in playground next to it for the youngsters. There's also a full sized basketball court. Importantly, not far from the entrance there's a block building with restrooms. It's located adjacent to the Herbert Hoover Dike which encircles Lake Okeechobee and was built in response to the great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and the Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 which killed thousands of people when the Lake breached a small simple earthen dike. It was designed for the purpose of flood control, water conservation, prevention of saltwater intrusion, and preservation of fish and wildlife populations. For the engineers or mechanically inclined, you'll find some old retired pumps on display, that you may find interesting. I enjoyed my brief visit as it gave me a chance to get off my bike and stretch after a long ride. Next time I think I'll walk up onto the dike. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be on a leash. It's worthy of a stop.

This beautiful huge park is located along the south edge of Lake Okeechobee and adjoins the Lake…read moreOkeechobee Scenic Trail. The park has a basketball court, access for kayaking or canoeing, a large multi-purpose field and several picnic areas with grills. There is a large playground that is suitable for ages 2 to 12. Lots of parking and lots of space. I had a good walk and a nice picnic that was socially distanced and included lots of fresh air. [Review 14812 overall, 314 of 2021, number 1302 in Florida.]