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Port St. Lucie is a fast-growing city on Florida's Treasure Coast, about an hour north of West Palm Beach. It began in the late 1950s as a planned community laid out along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and has grown into one of the largest cities in the state, known for quiet neighborhoods, golf and a relaxed pace.
Baseball fans know it as the spring training home of the New York Mets at Clover Park, and golfers come for the courses of the PGA Golf Club. In the western Tradition area, Tradition Town Square hosts concerts and holiday events beside Lake Tradition, while the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and Veterans Memorial Park line the river near US 1.
Nature is close at hand in the marshes of Savannas Preserve State Park, the riverside trails of the Oxbow Eco-Center and the wild ponds of McCarty Ranch Preserve. The Atlantic beaches of Hutchinson Island, Jensen Beach and Fort Pierce are all within a short drive.
The ballpark where the New York Mets have held spring training since 1988, with grass berm seating, shaded areas and close views of the players. In summer it hosts the St. Lucie Mets minor league team. Buy spring games tickets early, arrive for batting practice and bring sunscreen for day games.
A public golf complex owned by the PGA of America, with three championship courses named Wanamaker, Ryder and Dye, plus a large practice and learning center. Courses are well kept and more affordable than many Florida resorts. Book tee times ahead in winter and play early to avoid the heat.
A free public garden on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, with themed beds, a butterfly garden, tropical plants, sculptures and a riverside walkway. Volunteers run plant sales, classes and seasonal events. Plan about an hour, and visit in the morning when butterflies are most active.
A state park protecting a long chain of freshwater marshes, wet prairies and pine flatwoods between Port St. Lucie and Jensen Beach. An environmental education center has exhibits, and trails and paddling routes lead into the wetlands. Look for sandhill cranes and wading birds; bring bug spray in summer.
A nature center on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, with hiking trails through hammocks and floodplain forest, a butterfly garden and exhibits on local ecosystems. Staff lead guided walks and family programs. Entry is free; check the calendar for guided paddles and night hikes.
A large city-owned preserve on the western edge of Port St. Lucie, with ponds and reservoirs for kayaking and fishing, hiking trails and primitive campsites. Wildlife includes otters, alligators and many birds. It opens on limited days, so check the schedule, and bring your own kayak or rent one on site.
The walkable heart of the Tradition community, with restaurants, shops and a lawn by Lake Tradition that hosts concerts, farmers markets, festivals and a popular holiday light show. It is pleasant at sunset when the lake reflects the lights. Check the events calendar for weekend activities.
A memorial park on US 1 by the St. Lucie River, honoring veterans of all branches with monuments, walkways and the Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida. It hosts Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies. It is free to visit and a quiet place to walk; combine it with the nearby Botanical Gardens.
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