Kid-Friendly Things to do in Port Saint Lucie
Published December 2023 | Updated April 2024
St. Lucie County is the most populous county in the Treasure Coast, and there are several kid-friendly things to do in Port Saint Lucie.
Originally from South Florida, we moved to the Port Saint Lucie area in 2021, and have been searching for the best family things to do ever since. Here is a helpful list of places to explore with kids. Be sure to check back often, as the list grows with the community!
Related Post: 50 Favorite Things to do on the Treasure Coast with Kids
Petting Zoos in Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie has two must-see and experience farms
Eastside Acres Ranch
6740 Ideal Holding Rd. Port St Lucie, FL 34987
Sitting on 20 acres, Eastside Acres Ranch in Port Saint Lucie is a big hit for kiddos, and adults too! They have various animals such as Highland cows, alpacas, miniature horses, donkeys and more. Schedule a tour.
Peace.Love.Goat
6730 Ideal Holding Rd, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
Peace. Love. Goat is another hidden gem, directly next door to the farm above. Get your baby goat snuggles and stay in the know about their events-like goat fitness or goat yoga! They also have donkeys, bunnies, and a line-dancing event!
Fun fact: P.L.G will be offering GLAMPING in the Fall of 2024! So, you’ll be able to get the full farmer experience in a luxury camping tent.
Don’t miss this post, if you want to see a full list of Farm Animals and Petting Zoos on the Treasure Coast.
Splash Pads in Port Saint Lucie
The weather is hot and sticky this close to the equator. Here is a list of splash pads in Port Saint Lucie to cool off on those hot summer days.
Fountains at Tradition
10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
Tradition Square is a fun place for the kiddos to run around. The square is a grade field in the center of a low traffic “square” of shops. Many people park and walk around but there are some cars that drive through.
You’ll be within walking distance to a few good restaurants, a splash pad, and even Publix! Enjoy food trucks every other Friday, when they close off the street for a fun local event.
Tradition always has events going on, where locals bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets and chill on the square to enjoy live music. Be sure to check their calendar.
MIDFLORIDA Event Center
9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
This is another splash pad in Port Saint Lucie, open Monday through Saturday from 10am-4pm. In addition, the center has many programs and recreational events. Looking for more fun beyond Port Saint Lucie?
Here is a full list of Splash Pads on the Treasure Coast
Nature Centers and trails in Port Saint Lucie
Looking for trails, hiking, nature centers, or wildlife in Port Saint Lucie? Here are the top places for nature lovers with kids in Port Saint Lucie.
Port Saint Lucie Botanical Gardens
2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
The gardens is a kid-friendly activity in Port Saint Lucie because they have a scavenger hunt that the kiddos love. Grab a backpack filled with your tools, such as binoculars, a magnifying glass and more. Tour the gardens and search for insects, flowers, plants, and landmarks.
The Gardens are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.
Oxbow-Eco Center
5400 NE St. James Drive. Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Hours: Tues-Sat from 12pm-4pm.
Oxbow Eco-Center is nestled in Port Saint Lucie and is home to over three miles of natures trails, marshes, lush trees and plants, and wildlife.
My kids have so much fun here! Plus, it’s free!
You’ll see different wildlife inside the nature center, as well as a kids corner with exhibits and education. Just outside, is a big space to play and explore, including a music station, balance logs, a stage for small shows, and other educational exhibits. You can go on a guided nature tours or just explore on your own.
If you are going to explore outside, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring insect repellent in case mosquitos are out. Every Saturday is crafts, story time, and feeding some of the animals.
Savannas Preserve State Park
2541 S.E .Walton Road. Port St. Lucie FL 34952
The Savannas Preserve State Park is a fun experience in nature, with several amenities including birding, boating, fishing, canoe kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, paddling, picnicking and viewing wild-life. This is a fun idea to pack a picnic, and go on a scavenger hunt with the kids.
McCarty Ranch Preserve
The site is over 3100 acres, purchased by the city in 2012. The preserve is named after the McCarty family that used the site for ranching. Now, citizens can use the site for enjoying activities on land and water. You’ll have access to trails for walking, biking and horseback riding. A lake system covering more than 300 acres provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. There is an 18-hole disc golf course onsite as well. Camping is also available. They have great bonfire events, as well!
Indoor Play in Port Saint Lucie
Bowlero
1600 NW Courtyard CreekPort St. Lucie, FL 34986
Bowlero is a modern and fun bowling alley with an arcade, air-hockey, laser tag, and 48 lanes, formerly known as SuperPlay USA.
This fun activity for kids is great for a group meetup, a rainy day, or a birthday party; and they’ve got a kid-friendly menu.
Defy
440 NW Peacock Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Defy (as in defy gravity) is a trampoline park that has action-packed exhibits for jumping, sports, obstacles, and more. They also have kid jump for kids 6 and under to safely play. This is a lot of fun to get out of the heat and still be active.
Urban Air Adventure park
9020 S U.S. Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Urban Air in Port Saint Lucie is a fun indoor trampoline park with laser tag, virtual reality, go-karts, climbing walls, basic trampolines, courses and more.They also have a toddler zone.
Teeny Town Play Cafe
29 NW Prima Vista Blvd #209, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Brand new in 2024, is a fun skill-building, Indoor Playground designed for children 6 months to 6 years-old. This indoor playground in Port Saint Lucie offers multiple play-houses with different themes. You can book a party, or reserve for open play.
They do offer walk-ins but reserving is recommended in order to ensure you don’t go when they are already at capacity. They have small snacks and drinks. There is a sitting area for adults with a Keurig coffee maker, and pods available to purchase. There are also kid tables.
Clover Park
Clover Park Stadium in Port Saint Lucie is home to the New York Mets Spring Training. Every late February, the professional baseball players make Port Saint Lucie their home-base to practice for the upcoming season.
You can catch their training games through April, before Major League Baseball starts.
The games are always a good time and kiddos either love or are afraid of the big blue dog mascot!
There are more indoor playgrounds to check out! Here is my complete list of Indoor Play Spaces on the Treasure Coast
Library activities for kids in Port Saint Lucie
I’ve got you covered with an all-in-one stop for all of the schedules for libraries with storytime on the Treasure Coast.
I know how much time goes into planning the days with your little ones, so I’m sure the post will be helpful in finding a library near you with crafts, activities, and story time.
Visit a playground in Port Saint Lucie
Our family has been going to playgrounds in the area since our oldest was born in 2020, searching for the best around, and so I’ve created a helpful list of the best playgrounds in Port Saint Lucie.
You can find the full post here on Playgrounds in Port Saint Lucie
If you want a detailed list of the entire Treasure Coast, you can find that here: The Best Playgrounds on the Treasure Coast.
Kid-Friendly restaurants in Port Saint Lucie
Hear me out, we’ve gotta work with what we’ve got here. We don’t have any playgrounds within a Mexican restaurant. (please, please!) but we do have the following, that I have found to be truly kid-friendly restaurants in Port Saint Lucie.
Pop Stroke
11070 SW Village Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
This location, designed by Tiger Woods, is actually a mini golf course with a restaurant and ice-cream shop, tons of TVs and a full bar. The food service is very casual, ( you order from an app.) It’s a great spot for getting a bite to eat while the kids play. There is a playground with shade!
Texas Roadhouse
210 NW Peacock Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Super kid-friendly, loud and fun environment so if any tantrums are had, they won’t be heard. just kidding, but the staff line-dances in the middle of the floor when a good song comes on, and the kids love it. It’s a very kid-friendly atmosphere. This restaurant also participates in frequent kids events like trunk or treats, etc.
Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille
Be sure to check out my round up of 50 Things to do on the Treasure Coast with Kids
Wishing you happy days ahead!
Thank you for this! We just moved to PSL and use this guide!
I’m so glad to hear that 🙂 Thank you for your comment!