Boardwalk at The Port District completed, enhancing riverfront
A walk on Port St. Lucie’ s wild side just got easier.
The Boardwalk at The Port District is now fully connected from Veterans Park at Rivergate to the preservation tract, allowing visitors to enjoy an uninterrupted scenic walk that is more than three-quarters of a mile along the North Fork of St. Lucie River.
On June 25, the final segment of the boardwalk was successfully installed under the Port St. Lucie Boulevard Bridge. On Aug. 8, the fully connected boardwalk was opened to the public. This milestone marks a significant enhancement to riverfront accessibility, recreation and connectivity in the heart of the City.
The final segment connecting the north and south ends of the boardwalk was 704 feet long.
The project also provided repairs to the boardwalk that were damaged during Hurricane Milton. The boardwalk’ s elevation was raised from just 2 feet above the high-tide line to 6 feet, which improves durability during storms. It also supports ecological restoration by providing more consistent shade that allows seagrass along the shoreline to become better established.
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