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Goal 6 : Culture , Nature & Fun Activities
Strategic Initiative : The Port & Pioneer Park
From the Strategic Plan
The process to develop the Port & Pioneer Park started more than two decades ago when the City began to develop the Riverwalk Boardwalk project along the North Fork to promote the waterfront area and to enhance the public ’ s access to the river . Beginning in the 2000s , the City added approximately 2,000 linear feet of boardwalk along the river , north of Port St . Lucie Boulevard , to provide public access to the river from both Veteran ’ s Park at Rivergate and Tom Hooper Park . At that time , the City also began exploring the idea of giving residents and visitors even more opportunities for entertainment and recreation along the river : in FY 2020 / 21 this vision moves closer to reality as many elements of the recently named District , “ The Port ,” begin to take shape .
Connection to the Art in Public Places Program
This plan proposes several public art investments within The Port and overall seeks to ensure an emphasis on public art within the park and adjacent facilities . Several public art investments are underway within the area and future investments have the potential to create signature elements for the city . Public art should be integrated into The Port and Pioneer Park Master Plan as well as its implementation . See page 43 for further details on proposed projects within The Port and Pioneer Park .