Riverland is a GL Homes master-planned development spanning 4,000 acres in western Port St. Lucie, FL. The city has approved the development for 11,700 homes, with four housing complexes already built and more planned. The city also approved a 35-acre Publix-anchored Town Center at Community Boulevard and Marshall Parkway to support the growing area. Buyers evaluating the area often review the pros and cons of living in Riverland before touring.

Searching for activities here tends to pull up a mix of city-run spaces and private neighborhood facilities. Knowing the difference between what's open to the public and what requires a resident keycard changes how you plan your day.

Key takeaway

If you're visiting, start with Riverland Paseo Park and the Paseo, as they are the parts of Riverland open to the public. Most of the racquet sports, classes, and community events come with owning a home in one of the Valencia communities. If that clubhouse life is what you're after, the entry point is listed in the at a glance section below, and the beaches and PGA Village golf are a short drive away.

Who this guide is for

You're deciding whether Riverland's day-to-day activities justify buying there, or you're planning a visit and need to know which places you can use without living in a Valencia community.

What is there to do in Riverland?

Most pages ranking for Riverland list clubhouse amenities and public parks as if they were interchangeable. They're not. Most of Riverland's day-to-day activity sits inside resident-only Valencia clubhouses. A visitor's list is short: Riverland Paseo Park, the Paseo, and nearby beaches or golf courses that require a drive. A would-be buyer's main question is the price of entry, which fell to a median of $517,005 in the 90 days ending September 30, 2026, with homes taking 88 days to sell just below list price.

The developer provides access to over 100,000 square feet of amenities, including a 51,000-square-foot Wellness and Fitness Center, a 24-acre Sports and Racquet Club, and a 5-acre Arts and Culture Center. These major facilities are shared amenities exclusively for residents of the five Riverland Valencia communities, not the general public. You can read more about the overall area in our Riverland guide hub.

How to choose what to do in Riverland

Do you want things you can do this weekend without living here? Start with the public parks and trails section below, then review the outings near Riverland.

Is daily clubhouse life, including courts, classes, and organized events, the main reason you're looking at Riverland? Review the clubhouse amenities that come with a Valencia home and compare the four profiles, then check the side-by-side guides.

Is the ocean or golf a bigger draw than the neighborhood itself? Jump to the Hutchinson Island beaches and PGA Golf Club sections, then check the commute guide for drive times from your address.

Are you weighing whether the resident layer is worth the price? Read the section on what it costs to live near Riverland's amenities and the HOA fees guide before touring.

Public parks and trails in Riverland

These are the places anyone can use, sourced directly to the City of Port St. Lucie. The list of public options is short, and that shortness is the main point of understanding the area's layout.

If you want a free afternoon outdoors in Riverland without a membership or residency, start with Riverland Paseo Park. It's run by the City of Port St. Lucie, so you don't need to live in Riverland to use it.

Riverland Paseo Park

This is a City of Port St. Lucie park, not an HOA amenity, making it the one Riverland destination open to anyone. Per the city's official park page, it's a 12-acre space located south of Discovery Way at the southwest corner of Community Boulevard and Marshall Parkway. The park features a 2-acre dog park, pet waste disposal stations, lighted softball and soccer fields, climbing boulders, and restrooms.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a 9:30 p.m. sports light curfew, while the dog park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. It's a single park rather than a large district, so what the city facility page lists is the whole offer. Check the City of Port St. Lucie's Riverland Paseo Park page for current hours and amenity availability before visiting.

The Paseo greenway

Connected directly to Riverland Paseo Park, this pathway accommodates golf carts, bikes, and foot traffic, making it the starting point if you want a long walk or ride through the community. You can find more details on how residents use the trail network in our getting around Riverland guide.

The City of Port St. Lucie confirms the segment adjoining the park is open to the public and all visitors. The catch is that the exact total mileage remains inconsistently reported, and a GL Homes representative noted that the broader pathway network itself remains privately operated by Riverland. Some segments run beside or inside gated Valencia communities, so ask GL Homes or the city which stretches of the Paseo are open to non-residents before planning a long trip.

Clubhouse amenities that come with a Valencia home

Access to these clubhouses depends on owning, or in some cases renting, a home in that specific community under HOA rules. All five Valencia neighborhoods at Riverland, Cay, Grove, Walk, Parc, and Vista, are age-restricted 55+ communities.

You can learn more about those specific housing rules in our 55+ communities guide. If courts, classes, and organized events are the main draw, start by touring the Valencia clubhouses and comparing Valencia Walk and Valencia Parc first. The side-by-side comparison guides go deeper on each option.

Valencia Walk

The clubhouse experience here centers on having daily activities just down the street. Our Valencia Walk guide covers its no-CDD-fee status in detail.

Clubhouse events run on HOA hours and guest rules, not public ones, so a visitor can't drop in for the afternoon. Residents should ask each Valencia HOA which clubhouse amenities guests can use and how guest passes work.

Valencia Cay

Valencia Cay was the first Valencia neighborhood built at Riverland, which means it's an established resale-market community with mature amenities already in place. The 34,000-square-foot clubhouse was expected to be completed by the end of 2020 with a restaurant, card rooms, pools, a sports lounge, and an 800-seat auditorium.

You're not waiting for new construction to finish, but older amenities eventually need refurbishing. Ask the HOA for its reserve study and any planned clubhouse renovations or special assessments before relying on today's facilities.

Valencia Parc

Valencia Parc revolves around a 38,000-square-foot Social Club designed to support recreational, dining, and wellness activities. Inside, the facility features a grand social hall with a raised stage for performances, a catering kitchen, and multipurpose rooms for clubs and classes.

This setup differs slightly from the other neighborhoods, which you can review in our Valencia Walk versus Valencia Parc guide. Popular courts and classes can fill up quickly, so ask the HOA whether reservations are required and how far ahead they book before you assume the amenity you're buying for is available when you want it.

Valencia Grove

Valencia Grove is one of the newer additions to the Riverland collection of 55+ communities. The main factor to nail down when looking at this neighborhood is where it stands in its build-out and which amenities are open versus planned.

If homes and amenities are still under construction, residents live with that disruption and may wait for promised facilities. Ask whether all promised clubhouse amenities are complete, the timeline for any that aren't, and when the developer turns the HOA over to owners. Confirm the community's age-restriction and occupancy rules with the HOA before writing an offer.

Things to do near Riverland

This third layer of activities is open to the public and sits a drive away from the development, offering a change of pace when you want to leave the neighborhood for the day.

Keep the local climate in mind when planning outdoor trips. You can learn more about heat and storm season in our Riverland weather guide.

Hutchinson Island beaches

Riverland sits on the west side of Port St. Lucie, FL, so the beach is a planned outing rather than a quick walk or bike ride. Start with the nearest Hutchinson Island public beach access if you want the ocean within a short drive.

Seasonal parking and lifeguard schedules vary by park, so check with St. Lucie County or Martin County parks before going. If you want the ocean closer to home, read our Riverland versus Jensen Beach guide.

PGA Golf Club at PGA Village

Owned and operated by the PGA of America, PGA Golf Club at PGA Village offers 54 holes of championship golf across three courses on a daily-fee basis. That public access makes it an easy outing rather than a long-term membership decision.

Rates and tee-time availability shift with the season, so check current pricing directly with PGA Golf Club before you go.

Clover Park

Clover Park is the New York Mets' spring training home, hosting Grapefruit League games starting in late February. The stadium also hosts the St. Lucie Mets during the regular minor-league season.

The draw is seasonal, spring training games can sell out fast, and outside the baseball calendar there's little reason to make the trip. Check the Mets and St. Lucie Mets schedules before planning a Clover Park outing.

What it costs to live near Riverland's amenities

Buying into the resident layer means purchasing a home in one of the Valencia communities. The median sale price fell year over year, and median days on market hit 88, which gives buyers room to negotiate rather than compete. With 5.4 months of supply, the typical home sold below asking. For illustration only: a home asking $531,000 would land near $516,700 at that ratio.

The median price per square foot was $288. For illustration only: an 1,800-square-foot home lands near $518,400 at that median. All 41 sales in the 90-day window were single-family properties, meaning the resident layer is bought strictly through a house in this data. Ann Chauss can set up clubhouse tours across the Valencia communities to help you compare the options.

You can learn more about carrying costs in our HOA fees guide, check our how much house can I afford guide, or read our full housing market guide. These figures describe recent sales, not a valuation of any specific home. Ask the HOA for current dues and exactly what they cover, including clubhouse access and programming, and ask for its activities calendar to see which events run year-round.

At a glance

  • Median sale price, all homes: $517,005 (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026, 41 sales)
  • Median sale price, single-family: $517,064 (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026, 41 sales; every sale in the window was single-family)
  • Change in median sale price, all homes and single-family: -7.7% year over year (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Median days on market, all homes: 88 days (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Sale-to-list ratio, all homes: 97.3% (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Share of homes sold above list, all homes: 5% (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Months of supply, all homes: 5.4 (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Homes for sale, all homes: 71; single-family: 72 (inventory, 90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)
  • Median price per square foot, all homes: $288 (90 days ending Sept 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How long is the riverwalk in Port St. Lucie?

The Port District boardwalk stretches approximately 4,300 feet along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River near Pioneer Park, making for an uninterrupted walk of more than three-quarters of a mile. This area sits on the east side of the city, meaning it's a drive rather than a walk from Riverland.

What are some good day trips from Port St. Lucie?

Good day trips include heading south to Jupiter, north to Vero Beach, or east to the Fort Pierce waterfront. Check the local county websites for current drive times and seasonal events before heading out.

What are some unique things to do in Port Saint Lucie?

Unique local outings include the Oxbow Eco-Center, paddling or hiking at Savannas Preserve State Park, and the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Facility hours and trail conditions change, so check the official state park and city websites for current details before visiting.

Does Riverland have a downtown?

Riverland doesn't have a traditional downtown, but the city has approved a 35-acre Publix-anchored Town Center component at Community Boulevard and Marshall Parkway. For walkable shopping and dining outside the neighborhood, you can visit the Port District.

What is Riverland known for?

Riverland is known as a GL Homes master-planned development that spans 4,000 acres and is approved for 11,700 homes built around the Valencia communities and the Paseo. You can read more about the development in our Riverland guide hub.

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