Lake Forest - Port St. Lucie, FL

Lake Forest at St. Lucie West is a gated, multi-age community in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Lake Forest is just within the outskirts of the prestigious, master-planned community of St. Lucie West. This means residents of Lake Forest are close enough to the restaurants, big box stores, and entertainment and nightlife of St. Lucie West, but far enough to avoid the crowds and congestion. Lake Forest is also in proximity to I-95 (for convenient travel north or south) and the Crosstown Parkway, a new east to west parkway within Port St. Lucie.

Although not an age restricted community, active adults will enjoy living in Lake Forest in Port St. Lucie because of the availability of safe, affordable housing and the abundance of amenities and lifestyle activities offered. Those who love living in an area with diverse families, retirees, seasonal owners, and young first time homeowners will feel right at home in Lake Forest. This community also has some of the lowest association dues in St. Lucie West.

Lake Forest Amenities

The clubhouse at Lake Forest at Port St. Lucie sits adjacent to the exercise facility. The exercise building features state-of-the-art equipment, so residents can stay fit in style. The clubhouse has plenty of room for hobbies and activities. There are also two outdoor pools with spa and cabanas, one on the north side and one of the south side of Lake Forest. A horseshoe pit and kids playground are also included, and there are plenty of parks and natural spaces with walking and biking trails.

Lake Forest Homes & Real Estate

Construction of Lake Forest started in 1999 and was completed in 2005 by Kennedy Homes. There are 689 single-family houses ranging in sizes from 1,332 to 2,242 square feet. Some residences are available on a resale basis. There are eleven different floor plans; most include 2-bedrooms and a 2-car garage. Some plans offer an additional den or third bedroom. There are no back-to-back home sites and most homes enjoy views of lakes or nature preserves. Median sales prices per square foot at Lake Forest in Port Saint Lucie are significantly lower than other comparable communities in the surrounding area. Lake Forest also has some of the lowest association fees in St. Lucie West - and the fees even include lawn maintenance.

Lake Forest Lifestyle

This community is perfect for those who are just starting to think of retiring, those who want to retire in a diverse area, and for Baby Boomers that are looking to downsize. Life at Lake Forest in Port St. Lucie is easy with shopping, dining, and additional recreation just a short walk or bike ride away. There are different interest groups residents can join, such as: Relay for Life, mah jongg, poker, knitting and crocheting, International food, and water aerobics. Lake Forest also has its own newsletter that keeps residents up to date on what happens in the community.

Area

Since St. Lucie West is home for Spring Training for the New York Mets, residents can also catch baseball stars in action. In addition, it also features a PGA golf course, so some major golf players might be spotted in the area on occasion. The Florida Atlantic University campus, which contains the Lifelong Learning Institute and community library, is also close by.

While residents at Lake Forest have everything they need at hand, just a ten-minute drive towards the town of Tradition will offer more shopping, big stores, restaurants, and seasonal festival and events. Tradition also features sculpture parks, interactive fountains, and tranquil waterways; and is home to Lake Tradition, which offers 45 acres of outdoor activities. For even more aquatic enjoyment, the Atlantic Ocean is only a thirty minute drive away from Lake Forest in Port St. Lucie.

• Clubhouse
• 2 Outdoor Pools & Spa
• Fitness Center
• Hobby & Game Room

• Horseshoe Pits
• Walking & Biking Trails
• Parks & Natural Space
• Playground for Grandkids

There are plenty of activities available in Lake Forest. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• International Food
• Knitting & Crocheting
• Mah Jongg

• Poker
• Relay for Life
• Water Aerobics