Is Lincoln Park safe?
Fort Pierce, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Lincoln Park as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Lincoln Park
“Go with care. Lincoln Park is a rich cultural cornerstone with deep ties to the Florida Highwaymen and author Zora Neale Hurston, but visitors should remain vigilant. The neighborhood struggles with elevated rates of violent and property crime alongside economic distress, making daytime visits to specific cultural sites the best approach.”
Local law enforcement and community leaders continue targeted initiatives to address persistent gun violence and youth crime along key corridors like Avenue D.
About the area
Lincoln Park is a historic African American community in northwest Fort Pierce celebrated for its profound cultural heritage and early 20th-century history. While revitalization initiatives and heritage tourism draw visitors to local landmarks, the area contends with severe poverty, infrastructure gaps, and higher-than-average crime rates.
- Historic
- Culturally Rich
- Economically Distressed
- Developing
Walking and biking in Lincoln Park
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no dedicated bike-share programs in the area, but Avenue D features basic bike lanes connecting east toward downtown greenways and the Indian River waterfront.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Rich cultural heritage as the home of the Florida Highwaymen artists and Zora Neale Hurston
- Active community revitalization efforts and public art murals along Avenue D
- Close proximity to downtown Fort Pierce and the Indian River waterfront
Cons
- Significantly elevated rates of violent and property crime compared to national and state averages
- High poverty rate exceeding 35% with lower median household incomes and limited commercial investment
- Pockets of vacant residential lots, blighted structures, and minimal pedestrian lighting on residential side streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, primarily clustered near commercial intersections on Avenue D, vacant parcels, and service providers closer to US-1.
What Lincoln Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Relatively quiet with locals commuting and maintenance crews active; generally safe for visiting designated historical markers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pedestrian activity picks up along commercial avenues like Avenue D, requiring standard situational awareness.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Street activity increases around corner stores and intersections; it is advisable to conclude leisure walking before full dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Risk levels increase substantially due to reduced visibility and elevated incidents of illicit activity and gun violence; walking is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Area Transit (ART) with local bus routes 1 and 2 serving Avenue D and connecting riders to the Fort Pierce Intermodal Station downtown; there is no passenger rail service.
Street parking is generally free and accessible along Avenue D and residential roads, though commercial lots are limited and dedicated parking garages do not exist in the immediate neighborhood.
Things to do in Lincoln Park
- Explore the Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail marker and historic sites
- View the historic murals and tribute art dedicated to the original Florida Highwaymen artists
- Visit the Lincoln Park Main Street district for community events and cultural festivals
Local favorites
- Mo-Bay Grill · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.6★ (1280)Renowned establishment nearby offering upscale Jamaican and American fusion dishes crafted by an award-winning chef.
- Crabby's Sweets & Treats · Bakery & Dessert · 4.5★ (115)Neighborhood spot known for comforting homemade baked goods, custom cakes, and classic sweet treats.
- Big Apple Pizza & Pasta · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (840)Longstanding local staple serving hearty New York-style pies, calzones, and casual Italian fare.
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.