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.

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness Well according to Google Maps we were here once about 5 years ago? Never reviewed it, and I don't know why? It is a nice big Square Dog Park in the middle of a nice big beautiful Park. The entry area also known as the common area is very big and has a picnic table and a water fountain and poop bag dispenser and a trash can and Gates into both the big and the small dog park. The small dog park is just basically one corner of the big dog park. Walking the interior of the fence line is rather simple as it is very flat. There are plenty of old growth trees as well as interesting items like half buried pipes for your dogs to entertain themselves with. There are a few places to sit and there is plenty of shade!

Great dog park within Winterlake park, they have sections for all size of dogs: small / medium /…read moreLarge - they have baggies and also water for your pups. We come here from time to time and its a great place to come and let your little furry ones stretch their legs and give you time to also do the same. I have noticed that during the day place is empty and you can take your dog to any area, one tip is if there is other areas that are empty let dogs be on their own and not put them all together that way owners can relax :) LOL yea we all know that one dog. Definitely a great park for dogs and right to it there is a playground and also to do other activities. Def a gem in the Torino area! Thanks City of PSL

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness This is one of the few dog parks I've been to that actually has three dog parks, one for the big, one for the medium, and one for the small!! With the one for the small be in the biggest of the three? All three parks are basically identical as they are all longer than they are wide and they all have a nice concrete pathway with double-gated entries on both ends. They have a couple benches and a nice shaded picnic table area for seating. They have a nice water feature as well as poop bag dispensers and trash cans. I'm still working on the fact that the largest of the three Parks is the one for the small dogs? There is a large parking lot right next to the dog parks

Love coming to this beach when I am visiting family! It's dog friendly which I love, it's a clean…read moreand well maintained beach. They also have a water hook up to wash off dogs and sand! If you look closely there are chances to spot wild life as well! Beautiful beach! Check it out if you can!

Where can you beat the dog days of summer? On Hutchinson Island south of Blind Creek Beach is a…read morebeach that is for the dogs, literally! This is the only dog friendly beach in St. Lucie County. Walton Rocks Beach Park was created so canines can enjoy the beach too and play in the sand and surf. Dogs may be off leash unless they bother someone. I enjoyed meeting Duncan on the beach who was having the time of his life along with his other canine friends. This park also has free parking, a restroom and picnic pavilion but it is not lifeguarded. Walton Rocks Beach is also an area of archeological importance. More than 1,200 fossils including prehistoric horse teeth dating to 12,000 years ago and older have been found along the shores of this beach. Whether you are here to hunt fossils or just enjoy a day out with your best four legged friend, Walton Rocks Beach natural beauty, soft sand, and gentle waves is sure to delight.

Haney Creek Trail is actually two trails. The trails are primarily used by dog walkers, people…read morelooking to exercise, bird watchers, and nature photographers. Some of the wildlife that had been seen along the trail include foxes, turtles, black indigo snakes, and butterflies. Some of th plants you will find here are sweetbay magnolias, dahoon hollies with red berries, white water lily, and tarflowers. Amenities at the trail include restrooms, pavilions with picnic tables, water fountains, and trail maps. The north track is a 1.1 mile loop trail that goes through scrub habitat around wetlands and through sandy pine trails. This is the trail that takes you to the dog park. In 2017 Stuart completed a water restoration project involving 153 acres of wetlands that created a fresh water and tidal wetland that cleans storm water run off and improves water quality in the St. Lucie estuary. It improves the health of the ecosystem. The water in the ponds remove pollutants and provide a habitat for wildlife. The project also added 1/3 of a mile to the nature trails. The southern trail requires you to cross over roads and is not very clearly marked. This trail goes through a pine woods habitat. I only had time to visit the north trail and had a pleasant walk. If I lived nearby I would be a regular visitor. I applaud Stuart for working to preserve the wetlands to ensure the health of the nearby St. Lucie River.

I'm determined to try every walking/hiking trail around Martin County. I had to ask around to find…read morethis one. There are two trails, the North Trail and the South Trail. The North Trail, in my opinion is better. There isn't a lot of shade and most of it is sugar sand, but the sand isn't super soft so it's not that bad to walk on. It's impossible to get lost here. There are numbered markers everywhere along the walking path. There's also a small dog park near the parking lot with different sections for large and small dogs. Now, the South Trail is just bizarre. The first part of it runs along a busy road. Then you have to cross a busy street. Kinda strange, no? Then it loops around and you're in back of someone's house. There's also a lot of glass bottles people have thrown so be careful if you bring your dog here. Guess what? After that there's a SECOND busy road you have to cross. Well now I was just annoyed but the trail got better after that. If that section was longer, I would have enjoyed this trail more but it was wasn't long at all. All in all, I think the North Trail is a lot better, it's quieter and you don't have to cross any streets during your walk.

Wasn't bad. Not sure why people on here seem to be reviewing other people's poorly trained dogs…read more Thats the risk of any dog park. Dirt patches, as mentioned, just like any other dog park. Dogs play, grass gets ripped up. If you find a perfectly maintained dog park, it's probably bc not many go there. It is a nice field with a safe fence. Which is all you need if dog parks are your thing! if you're the type to give 2 stars because a dog acted poorly towards your dog, go back to your empty housing community "dog park".

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Driving up it looks awesome!! You see the fence and you see the lake! It's not tell you get into the park that you realize there's also offense between the lake and the park and there is no gate to get through it. The park itself is decent it has a couple picnic tables to sit at and a bench. It has a poop bag dispenser and a trash can and the mandatory fire hydrant. But you can either say it is really long and narrow or it is really wide and short? It has a very long section with nothing but trees growing in it. Hilton Park Ferry close

Dog park with 2 sections- small and large dogs…read more I've only been here twice. The first time I went it was packed! So many dogs and their owners reminded me of the a playground with kids running around except it's dogs lol

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness This is another one that has three separate dog parks. One for the big, one for the small and one for the medium. You got to follow the signs all the way around to the back for the big dog park. All three Parks look pretty much identical. They have this exact same agility items and they all have a nice shade structure with four benches underneath it. When we were here the big dog park was closed for renovations. So we had to use when the other ones but again they're all the same and you can park 100-ft from the double-gated entry area .

Lovely dog park. There is a big dog area and a little dog area, which makes it safer to let the…read morepups play. The gated entry/leash area is large and makes it easy to get leash on/off prior to entering the park. There are lots of hoses and water stations for the pups. There is also a lot of shade throughout. I went with my lab Cocoa, my mom, her 7 month old golden Auggie, and two of my kids. When I realized how many dogs were present I decided not to go into the actual dog park because my dog is overwhelmed in that situation, and I didn't think bringing small children inside was a fantastic idea. My mom's pup got some great energy out playing with all the big dogs. My kids, Cocoa, and I walked around the remainder of the park. There is a giant Ficus tree providing tons of shade (great picnic spot). We followed the path around the lake, which was also very nicely shaded. Parking was easy to find.

People and their dogs are all very nice! The dog park is split into two fenced in sections. The…read morefirst is for dogs up to 30 pounds. The second is for dogs greater than 30 pounds. There are new benches for humans to relax while their dogs make friends and play. Its recommended that the dogs be free to roam without a leash.

Wildcat Cove is known for it's access to the Indian River Lagoon for fishing. The natural inlet to…read morethe ocean was located near here before the Ft. Pierce Inlet was created. Wildcat Cove has unpaved trails that can be used for hiking or mountain biking. There is also a boat launch for canoes and kayaks and a fishing pier. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.

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.