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Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie Attractions and Things to Do

Port St. Lucie is a bigger city than most people expect, and there's more to do than golf and spring training (though those are great). Here's our local list, sorted so you can find what you're in the mood for.
Illustrative small ballpark on a sunny afternoon, with blue seats, a green infield and a grass berm beyond right field

Baseball: Mets Spring Training at Clover Park

Spring training, New York style

The New York Mets have trained in Port St. Lucie since Clover Park opened in 1988. Every February and March, the stands fill with fans from New York, and a lot of them end up buying a house here.

  • Feb. 19, 2027

    Mets Grapefruit League opener vs. the Miami Marlins

  • 15 home games

    in Port St. Lucie in spring 2027

  • 7,160 seats

    plus a grass berm in right field

Good to know

  • The St. Lucie Mets, a Single-A team in the Florida State League, play here after spring training ends, into September.
  • Bring a blanket for the right-field berm. It's a relaxed way to watch a game.
  • Book early. Hotels near the park fill up fast in February and March.
  • Address: 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie West). Tickets through mets.com and stluciemets.com.

Moving from New York? See our Moving to Florida from New York page.

Calm river at golden hour with red mangroves along the bank reflected in still water

The Riverfront: The Port District and Riverwalk

The Port District on the St. Lucie River

The Port District is a 1.5-mile stretch along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, off Westmoreland Blvd. It opened in 2024, and it's quickly become the city's front porch.

  • Illustrative weathered boardwalk beside mangrove roots, with a white egret wading in clear river water

    Riverwalk Boardwalk

    About 4,300 feet (more than three-quarters of a mile) of boardwalk along the river, fully connected in August 2025. Look for mangroves, wading birds and the occasional manatee.

  • Illustrative riverside park with a shaded playground and a splash pad with small fountains

    Pioneer Park

    A 9.75-acre park with a playground, water play area and public art.

  • Illustrative garden path past bright flowers and a monarch butterfly, with a pavilion under palms

    Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

    About 20 acres with a butterfly garden, rose and cactus gardens, a river boardwalk and an air-conditioned pavilion. Admission is free, donations welcome. Address: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.

  • Illustrative rustic wooden riverside lodge with a screened porch under live oaks and a small dock

    History Museum and Education Center

    Inside the 1952 Peacock Lodge. Good for a quick look at how a 1950s river fish camp turned into one of Florida's biggest cities.

    772-877-3020

  • The Preserve: 13 acres of trails, overlooks and a canoe and kayak launch.
  • River Nights: Free evening events on the Event Lawn, typically second Thursdays, October through April.

Coming next: The Grove, a riverfront dining spot with a restaurant and rooftop bar, is under construction.

Parks and Nature

Get outside

  • Illustrative open marsh with golden grasses, shallow water, scattered pines and a sandy trail

    Savannas Preserve State Park

    Best for: Hiking, biking, birding, paddling

    • Over 17 miles of multi-use trails through one of the last big basin marshes on Florida's east coast.
    • Hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and kayaking.
    • $3 per vehicle at the honor box (exact change). Open 8 a.m. to sunset.
    • Address: 2541 SE Walton Road. Trail and launch access changes with water levels, so check the park's page before you go.
  • Illustrative wooden boardwalk through a shady palm and oak forest toward an observation tower

    Oxbow Eco-Center and Preserve

    Best for: Easy nature walks, rainy-day exhibits

    • 225 acres on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River with boardwalks, trails and observation towers.
    • Indoor exhibits and live animal ambassadors. Free.
    • Eco-Center open Tuesday to Friday 12 to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trails open sunrise to sunset.
    • Address: 5400 NE St. James Drive.
  • Illustrative wooden dune walkway through sea oats leading to a beach with surf waves

    The beaches

    Best for: A day on the sand

    • Port St. Lucie has no oceanfront, but Hutchinson Island beaches like Jensen Beach, Waveland and Walton Rocks (the dog beach) are about 20 to 30 minutes away.
    • See our full Port St. Lucie Beaches guide for drive times, parking and snorkel spots.
Wide golf fairway leading to a green with white sand bunkers, a lake and palm trees in late afternoon light

Golf: PGA Village

PGA Golf Club at PGA Village

Golf is a big part of life here, and PGA Village is the headliner.

  • Three championship courses: the Wanamaker, Ryder and Dye, designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye.
  • A 6-hole Family Short Course for beginners and kids.
  • Practice facility with Toptracer range technology, plus lessons, clinics and junior programs.
  • Address: 1916 Perfect Drive, Port St. Lucie. Tee times through pgavillage.com.

Events and Entertainment

Where the crowds go

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center

9221 SE Event Center Place

The city's main event venue hosts concerts, tribute shows, festivals, home shows and craft fairs. It's also home to the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, with more than 60 exhibits.

Tradition Square

10799 SW Civic Lane

The town square in Tradition hosts holiday events, food festivals and a Sunday market. It's walkable, with restaurants nearby. See our Tradition page.

Town square at dusk with string lights over a lawn, a white gazebo, palms and lit storefronts

A year of events

  1. Fall

    River Nights return to the Port District Event Lawn.

  2. Winter

    Holiday tree lighting and New Year's Eve at Tradition Square. Taste of Little Italy at Tradition Square in February.

  3. Late February and March

    Mets spring training at Clover Park.

  4. Spring

    St. Lucie Earth Day Festival at the Oxbow Eco-Center in April.

  5. Year-round Sundays

    Tradition Neighborhood Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Easy Day Trips

Short drives worth making

  • Illustrative oceanside park with palms, a picnic pavilion and a dune walkway to the beach

    National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum (Fort Pierce)

    The birthplace of the Navy frogmen, right on the beach at Pepper Park. Adults $16, seniors and veterans $13. Closed Mondays. About 35 to 40 minutes.

  • Sailboats moored on a calm river in front of low-rise brick storefronts and palms at golden hour

    Downtown Stuart

    Riverfront walks, shops and restaurants, about 25 minutes south.

  • Waterfront homes and blue river water along the Fort Pierce area of St. Lucie County

    Downtown Fort Pierce

    The waterfront, the marina and the Indian River Lagoon, about 25 to 30 minutes north.

Quiet neighborhood street with single-story stucco homes, tile roofs, green lawns and palm trees

Thinking About Living Here?

Like what you see?

A lot of people first visit Port St. Lucie for a ballgame or a round of golf, then start looking at houses. If that's you, we can help you sort out neighborhoods, prices and what daily life costs here.

Helpful pages:

Things to Do in Port St. Lucie FAQs

What is Port St. Lucie best known for?

Port St. Lucie is best known as the spring training home of the New York Mets at Clover Park, and for golf at PGA Village. It's also one of the largest cities in Florida, with a growing riverfront area called the Port District.

What are some free things to do in Port St. Lucie?

The Riverwalk Boardwalk, Pioneer Park and the Oxbow Eco-Center are all free. The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens are free too, with donations welcome.

When is Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie?

Spring training games run from late February through March. In 2027, the Mets open at Clover Park on February 19 against the Miami Marlins, with 15 home games scheduled in Port St. Lucie.

Is Port St. Lucie on the beach?

No. The city sits on the St. Lucie River, and the closest ocean beaches are on Hutchinson Island, about 20 to 30 minutes away. Jensen Beach Park is usually the quickest trip.

What can you do in Port St. Lucie when it rains?

The Oxbow Eco-Center has indoor exhibits and live animals, and the Florida Sports Hall of Fame is inside the MIDFLORIDA Event Center. The Botanical Gardens also have an air-conditioned pavilion.

River at sunset with orange sky reflected in still water, palm silhouettes and a small wooden dock

Want a local's take on Port St. Lucie?

We grew up on the Treasure Coast, Peter in Vero Beach and Kate in Fort Pierce. Ask us anything, from where to watch a game to which neighborhood fits your budget.

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Peter White 772-284-1419 | Kate Ward 772-342-4006 | The McKinney Team | REMAX Gold

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