PORT ST. LUCIE — The boardwalk at The Port District now runs uninterrupted from Rivergate Park to the site’s preservation tract, giving visitors more than three-quarters of a mile of continuous walkway along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
The final section, located under the Port St. Lucie Boulevard Bridge, was installed June 25. The fully connected boardwalk opened to the public Aug. 8.
“We are committed to creating accessible, welcoming public spaces that bring people together,” Mayor Shannon Martin said in a press release. “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.”…