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PLANS FOR NEW RIVERFRONT
PARK MOVE FORWARD
The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking to partner to
construct and operate a waterfront restaurant
in what is expected to become a showcase
park on the banks of the North Fork of the St.
Lucie River. Site plans, approved in 2017, for
the 10-acre park features a children’s play area,
historic structures, stage, floating docks and the
future extension of the Riverwalk Boardwalk.
The official name for the riverfront park, just
south of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens on
Westmoreland Boulevard, was suggested by
residents and will be chosen by City Council in
early 2018.
CAMPING AT MCCARTY RANCH PRESERVE
Residents and visitors already know Port St. Lucie’s McCarty
Ranch Preserve for its excellent hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing
opportunities - and now everyone can camp under the stars in this
primitive and rustic setting.
In November 2017, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department
added 13 primitive tent camp sites and six RV trailer sites at
McCarty Ranch Preserve located at 12525 Range Line Road.
The addition of the camp sites is one way the City is working
toward fulfilling its strategic goal of expanding “culture, nature
and fun” activities in Port St. Lucie.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT WOODLAND TRAILS PARK
As the City’s first new neighborhood park since 2005, construction
of Woodland Trails Park began in December 2017 on the 13-
acre park between SW Edinburgh Drive and SW Calmar Avenue.
Woodland Trails Park is anticipated to open to the public in May
2018. The project is completely funded through revenue the City
receives when residents recycle.