Valencia is a collection of gated 55+ communities inside the 4,000-acre Riverland master plan in Port St. Lucie, FL. GL Homes began building Riverland in 2018 and has since opened multiple Valencia neighborhoods. If you are buying a home in Valencia at Riverland, our search page shows current listings.

Most of what there is to do here revolves around the private, resident-only clubhouses inside each community's gates. How you spend your time comes down to which clubhouse calendar and facility fits your routine.

Key takeaway

Start your search with the clubhouse of the Valencia you're considering, because most activities, including pools, courts, fitness classes, and clubs, are resident-only and funded through HOA dues. If you'd prefer activities that don't depend on a single gate, Riverland's Paseo trail and Tradition Square's public events are your alternatives. Riverland single-family homes recently took a median of 88 days to sell, which gives you time to visit a clubhouse on an active day before making an offer.

Who this guide is for

You're comparing the Valencia communities at Riverland and want to know what your day-to-day life would look like before you choose one.

What is Valencia at Riverland?

In Valencia at Riverland, most of what there is to do happens inside a resident-only clubhouse paid for through HOA dues, so finding activities means choosing the Valencia clubhouse that fits your week. Riverland single-family homes recently closed at 97.3% of their list price with 5.4 months of supply, meaning you're not under pressure and can tour a clubhouse in person before making an offer.

Valencia consists of separate gated communities inside GL Homes' Riverland master plan. Each neighborhood funds its own primary amenities through homeowner association dues, and you can review the HOA fees page to see what those dues cover.

This guide covers the private options inside the Valencia gates. You can read the Riverland vs. Tradition page for details on the age-restriction rules. For a broader look at the surrounding public area, check the Riverland things-to-do page.

Things to do inside each Valencia clubhouse

Each neighborhood centers its daily social life on a primary clubhouse facility built by GL Homes. Because the amenities are private, your choice of community determines which pools, courts, and classes you can access on any given day.

If you want to see a clubhouse fully up and running before you buy, start with Valencia Cay or Valencia Walk. Before making an offer on any of these communities, ask the HOA whether residents of one Valencia can use another's clubhouse. Don't assume they can.

Valencia Walk

Valencia Walk features a 37,000-square-foot clubhouse called The Social Club. If you want a clubhouse where you can eat lunch without leaving the community, this is where to start, because it includes a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. A typical weekday here might involve a morning swim, lunch at the cafe, and an afternoon card game in one of the multipurpose rooms.

The facility also includes a catering kitchen for larger gatherings and several card rooms. The downside is that dining and some events can carry charges beyond the HOA dues, and a busy calendar means popular classes fill up fast. Ask the HOA what your dues include and how reservations work before assuming access is unlimited.

Valencia Cay

Valencia Cay centers on a 34,000-square-foot clubhouse with a swimming pool, spa, and a modern fitness center. Buying a resale home here means you get an existing calendar of events you can see in operation before you purchase. Residents also share access to the 14-acre Sports and Racquet Club located in the greater Riverland community for tennis, pickleball, and bocce.

If you're torn between these two established options, compare Valencia Cay vs. Valencia Walk directly. What you give up is flexibility: amenity access belongs to Cay residents. If a club you want to join meets at another Valencia, you may not be able to attend, so ask the HOA in writing whether any cross-Valencia access exists.

Valencia Parc

GL Homes is still selling new homes in Valencia Parc, which means you can buy new construction rather than only resale. The builder officially opened the community's social club in spring 2026. If you want a new-construction home and don't mind a clubhouse calendar that's still filling out, Valencia Parc is worth a look.

The community launched pre-construction sales in late 2023, and you can check the Valencia Parc community page for current floor plans and prices. The downside is that while building continues, you'll encounter construction traffic and resident groups that are still forming. Ask the sales office for the current activity calendar and the construction schedule for the streets near any lot you're considering.

Valencia Grove

Valencia Grove features a 34,000-square-foot main clubhouse designed with a large social hall, sports lounge, and multipurpose rooms. Outside, residents use a swimming pool, spa, and a patio with a fire pit. You can review the Valencia Cay vs. Valencia Grove comparison to see how the two communities stack up.

Grove residents also use the shared Sports and Racquet Club for fitness and sports courts. The catch is that Grove's activity life depends on its own specific clubhouse calendar. If dining or a large events schedule matters to you, check the posted schedule rather than assuming it mirrors the other Valencias.

Things to do outside the gate in Riverland and Tradition

Riverland includes a five-mile Paseo Greenway that connects the community's shared spaces. You can walk or ride this trail without relying on any particular clubhouse calendar. Check the getting-around page for cart and bike rules before you build it into your daily routine.

Nearby Tradition Square on SW Meeting Street hosts free public events, including a Neighborhood Farmer's Market every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The square also runs monthly food truck concerts and seasonal celebrations like an annual tree lighting.

During the spring, Clover Park hosts New York Mets spring training games, with daily free public open workouts starting in mid-February. For a full list of outside options, read the public vs. private things to do in Riverland guide.

Golf, nature and the beach: what's a short drive away

Golfers play at the nearby PGA Golf Club in PGA Village, which offers public access and tee times. Golf membership is separate from Valencia HOA dues, so you'll want to ask the club about current costs directly.

Savannas Preserve State Park on SE Walton Road is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset for bicycling, birding, and hiking across a basin-marsh ecosystem. The St. Lucie County Oxbow Eco-Center offers preserve trails open from sunrise to sunset, along with guided nature programs and workshops.

Getting to the Atlantic beaches on Hutchinson Island or in Jensen Beach requires a drive east. You can review the Riverland vs. Jensen Beach page and the commute times page to compare those coastal trips. All of these options require a car, so if golf or the water is going to anchor most of your week, it's worth weighing the drive against living closer to the coast.

How to spend a day in Valencia at Riverland

With 71 single-family homes for sale in Riverland, you can compare two Valencias on separate visit days rather than making a decision from brochures. Arrange through the sales office or a listing appointment to see a clubhouse during a scheduled class or court time. Request the monthly calendar while you're there to see how often your preferred clubs meet.

For midday, plan to eat lunch at a clubhouse cafe if guest dining is allowed, or head to Tradition Square for a meal. Ask the HOA about guest policies, including any pool hours that apply to visitors.

In the afternoon, walk or ride a segment of the Paseo trail to get a sense of how it connects the neighborhoods. You can finish the day at a Tradition Square event if one is on the schedule. Arranging these clubhouse visits alongside a tour of the available homes is straightforward to coordinate.

How to choose a Valencia by what you'll do there

Deciding on a community comes down to where you plan to spend your time.

  1. Do you want most of your week's activities within the gate, or are you comfortable driving to Tradition, the river, and the beach? If you prefer staying inside the gate, focus on the four clubhouse profiles. If you plan to drive, review the public options and nearby nature preserves.
  2. Does on-site dining matter, or is it mainly courts, pools, and fitness? Compare the dining notes in the Valencia Walk profile against the others, and confirm each detail with the HOA.
  3. Do you want an established clubhouse with clubs already running, or a newer one still building its calendar while new homes sell? Valencia Parc and Valencia Grove are in newer phases, while Valencia Walk and Valencia Cay offer established routines.
  4. How much of your week is golf? None of the Valencia clubhouses include a golf course, so you'll be planning a drive to PGA Village.

Activity rules, dues, and age-restriction terms come from the HOA documents, which you should always verify before you close.

Valencia at Riverland market at a glance

  • Median sale price: $517,064 (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Change in median sale price: -7.7% year over year (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Homes sold: 41 (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Median days on market: 88 (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Sale-to-list ratio: 97.3% (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Share sold above list: 5% (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Months of supply: 5.4 (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Homes for sale (inventory): 71 (Single family, Riverland, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
  • Note: These figures cover all of Riverland, not individual Valencia communities. The data source has no separate condo figures because Riverland resale is essentially all single-family.

FAQ

What are some hidden places to visit in Valencia?

Inside the gates, little is hidden because amenities are centered entirely around the main clubhouses. The less-obvious options are nearby and public: the quieter segments of the Paseo trail, the Oxbow Eco-Center, and Savannas Preserve State Park. You can find more details on these in the short drive section above.

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