Museum Pointe Park is locate at the base of South Bridge. This is the park that surrounds the St…read more Lucie Regional History Center and the St. Lucie County Aquarium. If you plan on visiting either pack a picnic and enjoy it in the park after for a fun and inexpensive family day out. Museum Pointe Park is on the Indian River so it has great water views. The park also has plenty of free parking, picnic pavilions, a playground, and a lot of large shade trees The paved walkway along the water was my favorite part of the park. I noticed that there were a number of rock agama lizards sunning themselves on the rocks. Rock agama lizards are an invasive species from Africa. They were first introduced to Florida in 1976 from the pet trade. Adult males have distinctive red heads and black bodies and can grow up to a foot long. Their range has been expanding and they are now found as far north as Jacksonville and as far south as Big Pine Key. Unfortunately they like to feast on Florida's endangered butterfly species. Scientists are currently studying their effect on the environment. If you enjoy fishing there is a pier underneath the South Bridge close to the right of the park and South Causeway Park is to the left for more picnicking and swimming. Museum Pointe Park is filled with history, science, and nature. It is the perfect place to take the family this summer.

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.

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.

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.

Just down the road from Heathcote Botanical Gardens is the lovely and functional 20 acre Indian…read moreHills Recreation Area. It is located on the south side of Savannah Road. The pond in this natural area is part of a stormwater retention area project that provides treatment for an 1,242-acre watershed before runoff can reach and pollute the Indian River Lagoon. It was created out of a partnership between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County. While the wetlands were created to clean the water they also attract a diverse array of wildlife which in turn attracts nature enthusiasts, hikers, birders. wildlife viewers, and photographers. Indian Hills is home to alligators, turtles, and wading birds that can be seen while wandering along the sidewalks and bridges. This recreation area also has a fishing pier and a covered pavilion with picnic tables near the parking area. The .9 mile loop path around the pond is perfect for all ages and fitness levels so pack a lunch and get out and enjoy nature.

A nice spot to park near the water and maybe do some fishing. A constant parade of boats going…read morepast was a nice distraction. The park does have a basic restroom. This was a nice stop to enjoy some waterside time without going all the way across the causeway and dealing with beach traffic. There is a boat launch but it was blocked off with a barricade. Maybe it's only open during certain times of the year? The kayak/canoe launch was open and there is a kayak rental company on the far side of the parking lot. At least one security patrol passed through while I was here. [Review 19269 overall - 1618 in Florida - 239 of 2023.]

I was so impressed with this park. It's located on the Indian River with stunning views of the…read morewater. There is a fountain for the kids to play in that opened in 2001 and I gather that when it is on there is a $1 entrance fee but no one was around when I visited. Other park amenities include restrooms, art, benches, and a fishing pier. In March of this year a historical marker was placed in the east part of the park relating the history of the three bridges connecting the Vero Beach mainland and beaches. Vero Beach was the first community to have a bridge to Orchid Island when one opened on Labor Day of 1920. The first cars to cross it were Model T's. In 1951 the concrete Merrill P. Barber bridge was opened and replaced by a concrete arch bridge in 1995. The marker in this park is one of twenty two in Indian County. This park also has beautiful art. There are four large mosaic pillars that represent the natural setting of Vero Beach, the ocean, the Indian River Lagoon, the upland hammock, and the wetlands. Each side of the pillar depicts a different time of day and the animals that live in each habitat. Usually water front property is taken up by million dollar mansions. It is so nice to see that Vero Beach preserved this prime piece of property so that everyone can enjoy it. You can come here to take the kids to cool off, fish, picnic, or just drink in the the glorious view of the Indian River.

Amazing pier like a lot better than I expected I came here to have a picnic with my man before…read moregoing to McKee botanical garden and it was so well kept together and very clean. I had a lot of fun walking around . Looks like fishing is available and lots of space for relaxing . Lots of seating too!

This lovely lakeside park was named in honor of Port St. Lucie pioneer Oliver L Peacock. Mr…read more Peacock is among the founding fathers credited with the creation of Port St. Lucie. The Peacock family owned a 4,614-acre ranch in St. Lucie West. After the family home was abandoned, the St. Lucie historical society stepped in and saved the Peacock house and had it moved to Pioneer Park where you can see the restored home and learn more about the Peacock family in the nearby Port St. Lucie History Museum. This serene 100 acre park was established in 2008. The park has a 75 acre lake and surrounding natural area. Fishing and motor boating is allowed on the lake. The FWC and the City of Port St. Lucie have worked together to remove invasive plants and to restore the aquatic habitat to improve fishing in the lake. Right now there are few amenities in the park but if Port St. Lucie is awarded the Land Water Conservation Fund Grant, they plan to build by early 2027 restrooms, a large pavilion, bike racks, fencing, a nature trail around the lake, fencing, a wetlands boardwalk trail, a kayak launch area, and restore the lake bank. In the meantime this park is still a peaceful place to enjoy passive recreation.