PARKS
Construction of Port St. Lucie’s long-awaited outdoor
cultural, entertainment and recreational center on
the North Fork of the St. Lucie River could begin
along the river bank as early as late this year or during
the first half of 2018.
A 2,000-foot extension of the existing Riverwalk boardwalk
linking Veterans Memorial Park to Westmoreland Park is set
to begin after the City Council approves the plans, which
could be in late April, and permits are issued. The permits
must come from the South Florida Water Management
District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and the Florida Department of Transportation.
“The Riverwalk project celebrates the citizens of Port St.
Lucie’s historical relationship with the North Fork of the St.
Lucie River,” City Manager Russ Blackburn said. “The river is
the key element of our history and is integral to our future.”
The boardwalk will give pedestrians a picturesque riverfront
walk that is just 900 feet short of a mile. Starting at
Veterans Memorial Park on the north side of Port St. Lucie
Boulevard, it will head south to Westmoreland, passing
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JOHN BIONDO
A city project will connect the Veterans Memorial Park boardwalk that runs along the shore of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River to Westmoreland Park.
CONNECTING
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Council proceeding with Riverwalk
expansion plans to link city parks
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BY SUSAN BURGESS