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 updated restroom facilities, pavilions, picnic tables, a kayak and canoe launch area, improved lighting, and upgraded stormwater and utility systems. Parking will be expanded from 30 paved boat trailer spaces and 10 car parking spaces to 62 paved boat trailer spaces and 19 car parking spaces.

Expected Reopening: July 2026

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 (FIND) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Location: 414 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 (Museum Pointe Park - behind the Regional History Center)

Reason for Closure: The docks/piers have been closed since Hurricane Nicole (November 2023). Removal of the docks has not occurred yet to ensure re-permitting of the temporary berthing structures and to avoid creating navigation hazards with the pilings. Since being closed, St. Lucie County has begun a process to review existing park amenities, including the dilapidated docking structures, in order to envision future improvements. 

The pre-design/conceptual efforts currently underway hope to outline possible site improvements that are consistent with the County’s adopted Strategic Plan. The conclusion of the effort will provide the St. Lucie County’s Board of County Commissioners with redevelopment ideas and conceptual plans for possible consideration. 

Stay tuned for more information regarding opportunities for future public input.

Expected Reopening: Unknown at this time.

Location:  1 Avenue M Extension, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Reason for Closure:  The closure is necessary as St. Lucie County prepares for a a new entrance into the 2026-acre waterfront park. The new entrance corridor located north of the existing entrance (at the end of N. 2nd St.) will streamline the traffic flow and provide a more welcoming access point for residents and visitors as St. Lucie County begins to develop this primitive park.

 The entire grounds of Harbour Pointe Park will be closed during this renovation project. A specific reopening date will be announced as construction milestones are completed.

“While we realize this closure is an inconvenience; however, the new entrance is a vital upgrade that will significantly improve the arrival experience and safety for years to come,“ said Port, Inlet and Beaches Director Joshua Revord. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we work to make these necessary improvements and prepare this primitive park for future developments including a new regional boat ramp and other amenities.” 

Expected Reopening: The park will remain closed until the completion of the new entrance. A specific reopening date will be announced as construction milestones are reached.

Location:  Jetty Park / South Jetty / Fort Pierce Beach, 2098 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Closures: Please note that the beach access just south of the jetty will be closed during this renourishment project. There are other public beach accesses to the south along A1A. Resides can check on the status via the Visit St. Lucie web cams: https://visitstlucie.com/fort-pierce-inlet-webcam-and-jetty/.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District has hired Manson Construction to place roughly 400,000 cubic yards of sand from authorized borrow areas off the coast of Fort Pierce on one mile of shoreline immediately south of Fort Pierce Inlet. Beach placement of sand is currently underway. Offloading of the sand will take place from inside the inlet’s south jetty and move down the coastline. Operations are planned to be complete by mid-May. Periodic closures to Seaway Drive, the Fort Pierce Jetty and adjacent beach will be necessary until the renourishment project is completed. 

Reason for Closure:   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District has hired Manson Construction to place roughly 400,000 cubic yards of sand from authorized borrow areas off the coast of Fort Pierce on one mile of shoreline immediately south of Fort Pierce Inlet. Offloading of the sand will take place from inside the inlet’s south jetty.

Once the renourishment project begins, work will be done 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, until completion. This project will be monitored by independent contractors who will be checking for sea turtle nesting (and will be relocating nests, as needed) during construction efforts.

Expected Reopening:  Operations are planned to be complete by mid-May. Periodic closures to Seaway Drive, the Fort Pierce Jetty and adjacent beach will be necessary until the renourishment project is completed. 

For more information about the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project, please visit: https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments-and-services/port-of-fort-pierce/erosion-district/fort-pierce-shore-protection-project.  

Location:  2081 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

Reason for Closure:  Beginning in late April, the boat ramp will be closed for shoreline stabilization and armament. The rest of the park, including the playground, restrooms, pavilions and other amenities will remain open.

Traffic and road restrictions:
Boat launch must close for the duration of construction (2-3 months) No boats or trailers allowed on property.

Rentals for the pavilions will not be affected. East access road must be closed. 

Expected Reopening of restricted area:  June 2026