Boardwalk at The Port District completed, enhancing riverfront

Published on August 08, 2025

A walk on Port St. Lucie’s wild side just got easier.

The Boardwalk at The Port District is now fully connected from Rivergate Park 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.

“We are committed to creating accessible, welcoming public spaces that bring people together,” said Port St. Lucie Mayor Shannon Martin. “These are places where neighbors can connect, families can enjoy nature, and everyone can feel a sense of belonging right in the heart of our City. It’s especially meaningful to see this final piece put in place—connecting our residents directly to the river in a way that’s both beautiful and lasting.”

The boardwalk stretches approximately 4,300 feet. The final segment connecting the north and south ends of the boardwalk was 704 feet long.

The completion of the boardwalk is the most recent chapter in the continued development of The Port District, which officially opened in June 2024.

The project also provided repairs to the boardwalk that were damaged during Hurricane Milton. The boardwalk’s elevation was raised from just two feet above the high-tide line to six 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.