River Park, Florida
River Park is a community of 5,714 people in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Why visit River Park
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Captain Hammond House, Gulf Stream Park and Harborview Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 57°F.
Weather in River Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About River Park
River Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, River Park had a population of 6,514. The population was 5,222 at the 2010 census, at which time it was listed as Port St. Lucie-River Park. It is part of the Port St.
From the Wikipedia article River Park, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Captain Hammond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Gulf Stream Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Dog-friendly Park, Suburban Open Space
210 Northeast Ardsley Drive, Port Saint Lucie
sunrise - sunset
Harborview Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Suburban Open Space
624 Southeast Harborview Drive, Port Saint Lucie
sunrise - sunset
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare1
Map of River Park
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 60°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 84°F | 72°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 76°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 77°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 77°F | 7.9 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 76°F | 9.2 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 73°F | 5.8 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 61°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nettles Is (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Lucie County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Witham Field (SUA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Indian River Estates 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Fort Pierce South 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Fort Pierce 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Hutchinson Island South 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Jensen Beach 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- North River Shores 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Rio 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Palm City 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Stuart 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historic-Captain-Hammond-House-11-9-12, K. Colando, CC BY-SA 3.0
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