Parks, Recreation and Facilities Closures

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Parks crews working We apologize for the inconvenience but the parks and/or facilities below are currently closed to public for various reasons, including maintenance or renovations. You can click the name of each site to see why the site is closed and when it is expected to reopen.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

North Causeway Park

Location: 500 North Causeway on North Hutchinson Island

Reason for Closure: Renovations to the park include replacing and expanding the existing boat ramp and parking area, creating a safer and ADA-accessible boat launch with additional trailer and ADA trailer parking spaces. Additional upgrades include newer restroom facilities, pavilions, picnic tables, a kayak/canoe launch area, lighting and upgraded stormwater/utilities. Parking will be expanded from 30 paved boat trailer and 10 car parking spaces to 62 paved boat trailer and 19 car parking spaces.

Expected Reopening: March 2025

Funding: The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners awarded a $3,190,704 contract in February of 2024 to Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. to make major renovations to the island park and boat ramp. Part of the funding for this project comes from a $1.27 million grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District (F.I.N.D) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Playground at Pepper Park

Lakewood Park Pool

Frederick Douglass Beach

Location: 3600 South Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce / South Hutchinson Island, 34949

Reason for Closure: Paving the dirt access road and parking area and improving the drainage.

Expected Reopening: The work is expected to be completed by May 13, 2025.

Additional Information: Frederick Douglass Beach is the county’s only equestrian-access beach park and one of the few places in Florida that allows horseback riding on the beach. All equestrian activities will be relocated to John Brooks Park, located at 3300 S Ocean Drive, during the closure.

Summerlin Docks