Port St. Lucie planning $3.8M adventure park for BMX fans

Keona Gardner | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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PORT ST. LUCIE — Construction is expected to start next fall on a $3.8 million adventure park that would provide a home to bicycle motocross enthusiasts.

The park at 1501 S. W. Cameo Blvd., would have amenities such as a BMX track, skate park, ramps and other non-motorized wheeled activities, said Kelly Boatwright, city Parks and Recreation project manager.

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The City Council two years ago approved 40 acres for the BMX skate park, north of Crosstown Parkway and west of Florida's Turnpike.However, the name has been changed to Adventure Park to be more inclusive of other extreme sports.

The city has budgeted about $1.8 million for Phase 1 construction and $2 million for Phase 2, Boatwright said. The park could open in early 2022, Boatwright said.

“The city intends to operate the park, but may look to private partnerships, depending on the amenities constructed,” Boatwright said.

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BMX aficionados in Port St. Lucie never have had their own park. Skateboarders have been without a park since 2011, when the city closed its skate park at Whispering Pines Park because of low demand.

“In recent years, residents have renewed interest in reopening a skate park and have expanded the request to include other non-motorized wheeled sports such as BMX,” Boatwright said.