Botanical Gardens

PSL Botanical Gardens The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a lush oasis in the city's heart, located on 20 acres along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.

Acquired through efforts by the City, St. Lucie County, and the Florida Trust for Public Lands, the Gardens feature a lake with a fountain, paved paths, various gardens, a pavilion, a gift shop, and a wedding venue. Highlights include a butterfly garden, orchid room, and rose garden.

Operated by the Friends of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, this non-profit supports daily operations, provides tours, and hosts events.

Quick Links

Amenities and Facts

Multi-Purpose Building:

Gift shop and meeting/educational space

Open Space Grounds:

Ideal for special events, weddings, and other reservation activities

The Gardens:

First phase featuring walkways and native habitat
Opened in March 2010
Free WiFi
Fishing allowed (catch and release only)
Public art installations throughout grounds and inside the pavilion

Key Details:

Size: 21 acres (7.5 acres excluding wetlands and mangroves); lake is 2 acres and has a dept of 12 feet.
Pavilion: 4,100 sq. ft., accommodating up to 375 for regular seating and 100 for table seating
Amphitheater: Seats 140-160, with additional standing room on Pavilion Plaza
Sidewalks: 6 feet wide, 0.91 miles in total length
Park Benches: 13 scattered throughout
Picnic Tables: 2 within The Gardens
Café Tables: Located on the veranda
Parking: 41 paved and 85 stabilized spaces, totaling 126

The Gardens is ADA compliant and does not offer wheelchairs or scooters for rent. Visitors are welcome to bring their own standard wheelchairs or handicap scooters.