Port St. Lucie parks: The Port District boardwalk, McCarty Ranch camping, boat ramps at Rivergate and C-24, the Lyngate dog park and new regional parks.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Port St. Lucie Parks page and individual park pages linked below, The Port District page and the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens.

Port St. Lucie runs 48 parks and facilities, from neighborhood playgrounds to a riverfront district and a ranch preserve with camping. The city’s interactive parks map lists every one with its amenities. The highlights:

Who to call

  • Parks and Recreation, programs and rentals: 1PSL, 772-871-1775, or the city’s reservations page
  • Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens: 772-337-1959
  • Program sign-ups: the Parks & Rec app or the city’s online registration

The Port District

The Port District, 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd., runs 1.5 miles along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and ties several attractions together:

  • The Boardwalk: a 4,300-foot riverside walkway.
  • The Preserve: a 13-acre nature preserve with walking trails, wetland overlooks and a canoe and kayak launch. It opened with a ribbon cutting March 4, 2026.
  • Pioneer Park: 9.75 acres with an interactive playground, water play area and public art.
  • Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens: 21 acres of themed gardens and a butterfly garden, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, run by a nonprofit friends group that asks for an admission donation.
  • History Museum and Education Center in the restored Peacock lodge and house, run by the Port St. Lucie Historical Society.
  • The Event Lawn, home of the city’s free River Nights concerts.

Free parking is at Veterans Park at Rivergate and Tom Hooper Park, linked by the boardwalk.

Boat ramps

Park Address Ramps
Veterans Park at Rivergate 2200 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway Three ramps open 24/7, trailer parking, lights, an accessible boat lift on request, Pearl Harbor memorial
C-24 Canal Park 500 SE Oakridge Drive Four ramp lanes with direct river and ocean access, about 74 trailer spaces

Trails, camping and wild places

McCarty Ranch Preserve, 12525 Range Line Road, west of Interstate 95, is the city’s big outdoor space: trails for walking, biking and horseback riding, a lake system of more than 300 acres for fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and an 18-hole disc golf course. It has 13 primitive tent sites and six RV sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring, and bathrooms with showers. There are no water or electric hookups. Pets must be leashed. Check-in is 2 p.m.

County preserves with Port St. Lucie addresses host free guided walks run by St. Lucie County Environmental Resources, including Spruce Bluff Preserve, 611 Dar Lane, and Teague Hammock Preserve, 8550 Carlton Road. See our things to do this month for dates.

Savannas Preserve State Park is run by Florida State Parks; check its page for hours and fees.

Dog park

Lyngate Park, 1301 SE Lyngate Drive, has separate fenced areas for large, medium and small dogs, with shade and a water fountain. Dogs need current licenses and vaccinations; aggressive dogs and dogs in heat are not allowed. The 16-acre park also has ball fields, lighted tennis, basketball and racquetball courts, two pavilions and a playground with sensory play.

New and coming parks

  • Stars and Stripes Park, 12441 SW Village Parkway: 26.5 acres honoring veterans and first responders, with ponds, a waving-flag sculpture and a solar-system sundial. It opened June 4, 2026.
  • Torino Regional Park, 5601 N. Torino Parkway: planned as the city’s largest park at 195 acres. The first phase broke ground Dec. 9, 2025, with a forest-themed playground, splash pad, pickleball, covered basketball, pavilions and trails, and a skate park to follow.
  • Tradition Regional Park, 13120 SW Tradition Parkway: 110 acres, starting with a BMX racetrack, pump track and bicycle safety course with an anticipated 2026 opening; construction was under way in February.

Reserving a pavilion

Pavilions at parks such as Lyngate and Rivergate can be rented through the city’s reservations and rentals page.

What this means for you

  • Walk the boardwalk and The Preserve at The Port District.
  • Launch at Rivergate (24/7) or C-24 for ocean access.
  • Camp or paddle at McCarty Ranch; book ahead.

Related: farmers markets, getting around and history and landmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the dog park in Port St. Lucie?

Lyngate Park, 1301 SE Lyngate Drive, has a dog park with separate fenced areas for large, medium and small dogs, shade and a water fountain. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.

Where are the boat ramps in Port St. Lucie?

Veterans Park at Rivergate, 2200 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, has three ramps open 24/7, and C-24 Canal Park, 500 SE Oakridge Drive, has four ramp lanes with river and ocean access.

Can you camp in Port St. Lucie?

Yes. McCarty Ranch Preserve, 12525 Range Line Road, has 13 primitive tent sites and six RV sites with showers on site, by reservation. There are no water or electric hookups.

What are the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens hours?

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, at 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. Call 772-337-1959.

What is The Port District in Port St. Lucie?

A 1.5-mile riverfront stretch at 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd. with the Botanical Gardens, Pioneer Park, a 4,300-foot boardwalk, the History Museum and The Preserve’s trails.