Message from the Manager

The weather remains great for picnicking, swimming, surfing and fishing. We have a few remaining Surfing Contests taking place prior to the end of March. If you are interested in viewing one of these remaining weekend events, please contact the park for more information.

I need to mention two operational notices. First, if you have not already noticed, the bridge at Jack Island Preserve State Park has been repaired and the park is once again fully operational. If you enjoy hiking and observing wildlife, Jack Island offers an extensive well marked trail system. Jack Island is located just one mile North of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, on the eastern side of Highway A1A. The park is open from 8:00 AM to Sunset and a fee is not required to visit.

Secondly, you may have also noticed that we have been doing some extensive exotic removal and prescription burning at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. These resource management tools are needed to not only enhance and preserve the natural beauty of this special resource, but to also reduce the fuel loading that takes place over time. Typically if left unmanaged and unburned, the excessive buildup of fuel can present a potential wildfire hazard for the park and the neighboring community. Depending on weather and proper winds, we hope to burn two additional portions of the park, located along the western side of the park drive, between now and the end of March.

Thanks for visiting our web page. We hope to see you soon and often. Should you have any further questions please call our Ranger Station at (772) 468-3985 anytime between 8:00 AM and Sunset.

Perry Smith, Park Manager

Located on the north shore of Fort Pierce Inlet, this 340-acre park of Atlantic beach, dunes and coastal hammock provides hours of fun. Adjacent Jack Island on the Intracoastal Waterway is a bird watcher's paradise.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is located four miles east of Fort Pierce, via North Causeway.

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park 905 Shorewinds Drive Fort Pierce, Florida 34949 Phone: 772-468-3985 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Perry Smith