Is Lakewood Park North safe?
Fort Pierce, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Lakewood Park North as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Lakewood Park North
“Go. Lakewood Park North is a calm, predominantly residential community characterized by quiet subdivision streets and close proximity to coastal preserves. It is significantly safer and more peaceful than the urban core of Fort Pierce, though visitors will need a vehicle to navigate the area.”
About the area
Lakewood Park North is a low-density residential pocket located at the northern border of St. Lucie County. Composed mainly of single-family homes, quiet lakes, and nearby nature preserves, it offers a relaxed Old Florida suburban atmosphere.
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Suburban
- Retiree-Friendly
Walking and biking in Lakewood Park North
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 30/100
There are no public bike-share systems, but local subdivision streets have low speed limits suitable for casual neighborhood cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to urban Fort Pierce neighborhoods
- High homeownership rate fostering neighborhood stability and quiet living
- Peaceful residential roads with minimal through-traffic and noise
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with no central commercial core or walkable dining
- Sparse street lighting on residential side streets after dark
- Limited local municipal amenities requiring travel south to central Fort Pierce or north to Vero Beach
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this residential area, with no active encampments or panhandling reported.
What Lakewood Park North is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with retirees and pet owners out for strolls around the local lake loops.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet with minimal vehicular traffic and a safe, low-stress suburban environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet as residents settle in, though lack of consistent sidewalks and lighting limits evening pedestrian strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Dark and still; overall risk of violent crime is low, but pedestrian navigation is hindered by poor lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is virtually nonexistent in this northern area; the Area Transit (ART) network primarily serves urban St. Lucie County, so a personal car is mandatory.
Parking is completely stress-free with ample private driveways and wide, free surface lots at local convenience centers.
Things to do in Lakewood Park North
- Hike the quiet wetland and pine flatwood trails at Indrio Savannahs Preserve
- Play a round of golf at the nearby Fairwinds Golf Course
- Enjoy casual freshwater fishing and lake loops at Lakewood Park Regional Park
Local favorites
- Country Ham N Egg Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (920)Classic, unfussy breakfast and lunch staple serving hearty homestyle Southern platters.
- Lakewood Park Village Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (360)Neighborhood strip-mall pizzeria offering New York-style pies, hot subs, and baked pasta.
- Fairwinds Golf Course · Golf Course · 4.3★ (460)Public 18-hole championship golf course featuring practice facilities and a clubhouse.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.