The Port District
Community Redevelopment Agency
The feedback we have received from residents showed they wanted more access to the St . Lucie River – a place where they could gather , recreate and enjoy the beauty that surrounded them .
As a result , The Port District was born . Located along the North Fork of the St . Lucie River , The Port District will feature spaces for events , a canoe and kayak launch , trails and preserves and more . The Port District is not just a space ; it ’ s an experience , a celebration and an example of our commitment to create a vibrant and unique community .
Construction on Pioneer Park , The Port ’ s riverfront park and playground , was in full swing in 2023 . The City also secured an official lease agreement with a restaurant developer for a riverfront dining experience in The Port District . The restaurant will offer patrons amazing views and a variety of dining options .
Public access to the river will remain unobstructed , allowing everyone the opportunity to continue enjoying the full beauty of the North Fork , now with the added bonus of an exceptional dining experience .
Anticipation for this wonderful new addition to our City is high among residents . Plans call for the park to open in late spring of 2024 and the first phase of the restaurant to open at the end of 2024 . Repairs to the fire-damaged area of the boardwalk and the boardwalk connection under the Port St . Lucie Boulevard Bridge will be completed as well .
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