Take me out to the ballgame!  In St. Lucie, the ballgame features the New York Mets, who make their spring training home at Tradition Stadium in St. Lucie.

In the Spring, the stars of the National League face off.  During the summer, you can watch the St. Lucie Mets, the minor league affilliate of the NY Mets, battle teams of the Florida State League. Whether watching the major league stars of today or tomorrow, you’re sure to have a grand time at the ballpark in St. Lucie.

Some of the best inshore, offshore and freshwater fishing in the United States is found in the waters around St. Lucie.  Local fishermen and visitors alike fish St. Lucie; its safe, uncrowded, tranquil and tropical – in short, the perfect fishing destination.

Offshore, a wide variety of game fish offer year round options for the fishing enthusiast.  the inlet at Fort Pierce boasts one of the safest, widest, deepest and most ecologically diverse spots along the eastern seaboard.  The many natural and artificial reefs and ledges are home to a wide variety of fish and with the Bahamas only 70 miles away, the ooptions for fishing fun are abundant.

The salt water estuary at the Indian River Lagoon is home to more than 4000 species of plants and animals and is known for producung large trout in addiition to snook, snapper, flounder, reds and ladyfish during various seasons.  Given St. Lucie’s 21 miles of pristine beaches, surf fishing for pampano, whitefish and blues is popular.  St. Lucie’s fresh water fishing options are as plentiful as the salt water ones.

Canals, lakes, streams and ponds are home to bass, brim and bluegill.  The weather ina nd around St. Lucie is perfect for year round fishing and many local businesses cater to the visitors seeking the perfect fishing vacation.

Surf the variety of breaks in the St. Lucie area.  There are beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks for surfers of all levels.  Fall, winter and spring are the best seasons for surfing along Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Many of the best breaks are easily accessible along A1A.  The water is warm, the local surf vibe is laid back and the surf is great for locals and visitors, beginners and pros alike.

The many rivers, creeks, streams and estuaries in and around St. Lucie are the perfect backdrop for a canoeing or kayaking adventure.  Rent a canoe or bring your own for a family adventure that everyone will remember.

Twenty one miles of secluded, unspoiled beaches await you along Florida’s Treasure Coast.  Dozens of coastal parks with numerours public access points, boast pristine sandy beaches along the barrier Hutchinson Island, so you’re sure to find the perfect beach for your family.

For more information, including details about all the amenities you’ll find along the beautiful Treasure Coast beaches call Parks & Recreation at (772) 462-1517 or visit www.stlucieco.gov/parks.