Overlooking the St. Lucie River, White City Park offers one an escape into nature. A brainchild of architect Daniel Burnham, the park is lined with towering oak trees and has several picnic tables where one can spend a day with their family and friends. It also has a walkway that gives visitors a scenic view of the peacefully flowing river and the verdant environs.
Spanning across 225 acres (91 hectares), the Oxbow Eco-Center is an oasis lined with towering trees that shade an extensive hiking route. The area is enriched with the waters of the St, Lucie River and is home to a number of animals as well as bird species. It is a must-visit attraction that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
The Spruce Bluff Natural Area allows you to get acquainted with nature as well as history and culture. The hiking trail unveils a number of bird species as well as plants across the marshes around the St. Lucie River. The region also gives one a peek into the lives of its early settlers, through remnants such as the Ais midden - the trash dump of the centuries-old residents of this area, and a monument symbolizing the resting place of the seven pioneers who once called this land their home.
An oasis of the city, the Oak Hammock Park is a verdant expanse that delights with its tree-lined trails. Most popular for its landmark resident, the Devil’s Tree, the park is further dotted with a plethora of tropical plants. Its hiking trails for perfect for walking dogs and for losing yourself in nature.
This pristine garden in the heart of Port St. Lucie is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with your family. The gardens are spread across nearly 20 acres (8.09 hectares) of land, and feature ample provisions for relaxation and recreation. Amid a verdant field of local and tropical flowering plants, there is a huge fountain that completes the scenery, whereas a pavilion and a gift shop keep you busy.
River Park Marina is a scenic local park that also comes most recommended for outdoor enthusiasts. Ensconced in the waters of the St. Lucie River, this park has fishing trails and it also has a paddle boat ramp for those who wish to explore the peaceful river all by themselves. Picnic tables and pavilions make the place ideal for families looking for a spot for a day out.
Overlooking the St. Lucie River, White City Park offers one an escape into nature. A brainchild of architect Daniel Burnham, the park is lined with towering oak trees and has several picnic tables where one can spend a day with their family and friends. It also has a walkway that gives visitors a scenic view of the peacefully flowing river and the verdant environs.
Spanning across eight acres (three hectare), Ten Mile Creek Preserve is a scenic escape into nature. Surrounded by the waters of its namesake creek, this park is covered in a canopy of tropical trees and a number of flowering plants that make way for a picturesque and insightful trail. Paddle boats are also permitted within the park.
Spanning across 225 acres (91 hectares), the Oxbow Eco-Center is an oasis lined with towering trees that shade an extensive hiking route. The area is enriched with the waters of the St, Lucie River and is home to a number of animals as well as bird species. It is a must-visit attraction that is sure to delight visitors of all ages.
This museum located on Hutchinson Island is inside of one ten original refuge houses meant to provide aid to those who found themselves stranded along the long Atlantic Florida coast. Built in 1876, this structure is the only one that remains from the original ten. The house itself has been renovated over the years and after the rest of the houses were rendered obsolete it served as a coast guard station, a lookout point during WWII, then a turtle sanctuary and today it's a museum that highlights the region as well as the arduous lives of the 'keepers' on Gilbert's Bar.
An oasis of the city, the Oak Hammock Park is a verdant expanse that delights with its tree-lined trails. Most popular for its landmark resident, the Devil’s Tree, the park is further dotted with a plethora of tropical plants. Its hiking trails for perfect for walking dogs and for losing yourself in nature.
The Spruce Bluff Natural Area allows you to get acquainted with nature as well as history and culture. The hiking trail unveils a number of bird species as well as plants across the marshes around the St. Lucie River. The region also gives one a peek into the lives of its early settlers, through remnants such as the Ais midden - the trash dump of the centuries-old residents of this area, and a monument symbolizing the resting place of the seven pioneers who once called this land their home.