Stars and Stripes Park set to open in Port St. Lucie with veteran tributes

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A brand-new park is opening in Port St. Lucie, and it’s designed to be much more than just a place to play.

Located at 12441 Southwest Village Parkway, the Stars and Stripes Park features themed art, interactive spaces, and tributes to veterans and first responders — spread across 26 acres.

The grand opening celebration will transform the park into an immersive evening experience featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music from a DJ, food vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and interactive activities throughout the park’s “Celestial Space.” The celebration will include a robotic dog technology demonstration from the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

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CBS12 News spoke with Dan Grosswald, part of the Mattamy Homes team, and Scott Samples, the PIO for the city, ahead of the grand opening.

The grand opening is from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday.