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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Fort Pierce, Florida (FL)
Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is also known as the Sunrise City, sister to San Francisco, California, the Sunset City. The population was 41,590 at the 2010 census. As of 2012, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 42,645. It was named after the Fort Pierce Army post which was built nearby in 1838 during the Second Seminole War. The military post had been named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce.
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1. Walton Scrub Preserve
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Overlooking the Indian River Lagoon, this 33-acre site contains many threatened and endangered species of plants that are found only in this scrub. A half- mile self-guided interpretive trail leads visitors through the site.
2. Harbour Pointe Park
3. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 339 reviews
A favorite spot for local fishermen in St. Lucie County.
Reviewed By Wavehunter772
Beautiful beach... Very clean. It's one of my favorite Beachs.they're does tend to be more sharks in the water than your average Beach. Do to the jetty inlet.
4. St. Lucie County Aquarium - Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Our focus is on displaying ecosystems as complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment. At the Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank where you can meet some of our local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30am and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30pm. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2:00pm.
Reviewed By surf4success - Okeechobee, United States
Stop by on Tuesday for a free visit to a wonderful collection of Florida's dwindling Coastal Reefs and all the wonderful fish and corrals they live in.
5. Pepper Park Beach
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By ajtpops
This beach has the feel of a true hidden gem. Soft light colored sand and the water incredibly clear for the Atlantic. Somehow there are no crowds and we had about 50 yards of gorgeous beach. We had seen a manatee swimming close to the shore here a few months ago
6. Ten Mile Creek Preserve
7. Heathcote Botanical Gardens
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Heathcote Botanical Gardens consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rain-forest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk. These areas convey an atmosphere of individual garden rooms. Through this type of garden design, you will sense the intimacy of this unique botanical garden. Gracing the areas in between these specialty gardens are borders of flowering shrubs, bulbs, trees, vines and other assorted herbaceous plants. Niches found throughout the garden provide varied micro-climates, which allows the use of a wide variety of plants ranging from those found in Mediterranean climates to the Tropics. Home of the largest public tropical bonsai collection in the U.S. - The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery, featuring 100 bonsai trees on permanent display. Heathcote's mission is to educate and inspire by providing a place of beauty and a resource for the conservation of our environment.
Reviewed By boba317 - Melbourne, United States
What a fun and pretty spot to visit! You can easily explore the entire garden in an hour, but you don't have to rush! The bonsai garden is super interesting. Each one has a placard describing it's style and how long it has been "in training". Be sure to spend some time at the reflection pool. It is mesmerizing!
8. Blind Creek Beach
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By jayski_WP
Hard to describe the feeling of being able to walk here on the beach au naturel. We love the beauty of the area... and it's other worldly to have such rare moments of freedom when we can feel the breeze, the sun all over. We were also happy to have other nudists nearby; there's a feeling we get of "safety" in numbers that adds to our comfort.
9. Jetty Park
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4.5 based on 327 reviews
Reviewed By RFHerbst - Fort Pierce, United States
I have been a snow bird since 2004 and a resident of North Hutchinson Island since 2008. I have watched Fort Pierce grow from a little sketchy sea side town to a great place to live. Every year Fort Pierce grows and improves. People used to be a bit embarrassed to say they lived in Fort Pierce. Now in 2020 I am proud of our town. The Jetty Park has made a great transformation. The new restaurants, the renovated park, the expanded parking, the swing sets, picnic tables, clean family area and beach make it a great place to spend a sunny day.
10. Pepper Park Riverside
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Visitors to this 27-acre oasis can launch their kayaks/canoes into the Indian River Lagoon or fish from the piers. Covered pavilions and grills are also on site.
