River Park sits along the St. Lucie River's North Fork, just north of Port St. Lucie, about 20 minutes (12 miles) from the shop on Metzger Rd. We install granite and quartz countertops and remodel kitchens throughout the community.
Most of the houses date from the 1960s and 70s, on canal lots or wooded parcels under mature oaks. Those older kitchens need careful templating, and the trees, seawalls and side yards around them decide how slabs get from the truck to your door, so we plan both at the first visit.
1960s Canal Homes and Oak-Shaded Lots on the North Fork
River Park is one of the county's older unincorporated neighborhoods, a CDP of about 6,500 people on the mainland near US-1. Many streets back onto canals that lead out to the North Fork; others wind under oaks and pines on wooded lots. The houses are mostly single-story block homes from the 1960s and 70s, some with later additions or enclosed porches.
Kitchens in houses this age have usually been redone once and sometimes never. Common findings: wall cabinets hung on plaster over block, base cabinets on a floor that has shifted slightly, a soffit above the uppers, and plumbing patched over the decades. Each one affects where the stone sits and how it's supported.
Water nearby means humidity nearby. In a canal-side house, sealing granite on schedule and keeping the sink cabinet dry matter more than usual, and an undermount sink needs a solid seal so drips don't wick into the cabinet below.
Prima Vista Boulevard and the Neighborhood Port St. Lucie Left Out
River Park is older than the city around it. When Port St. Lucie was chartered in 1961, River Park's residents and lot owners could not come to terms with the new city's developers, so the neighborhood stayed in unincorporated St. Lucie County (Florida Backroads Travel). That is why a River Park permit goes to the county even though the streets look like Port St. Lucie.
Prima Vista Boulevard, one of the main entrances to the city from US-1, runs through River Park before it reaches the city line, and canals that empty into the river's North Fork thread between the streets. From Metzger Rd it is US-1 south nearly the whole way.
On canal and seawall lots the slab route usually runs along a side yard, and mature oaks hang low over many walkways. The typical jobs are 1960s–70s kitchens getting stone on reinforced or replaced boxes, and grill counters on lanais that face the water.
Repeat Customers and Quick Turnarounds
We can't show River Park project photos yet, but we can show what customers wrote. Our Google profile holds 4.9 stars from 31 reviews, and several come from people who hired us more than once: one called it their second job with us, and another said Victor had done their “third or fourth kitchen.”
On timing, a reviewer described Victor visiting on a Saturday, recommending a sparkling white quartz, and the job wrapping up on Wednesday. Your schedule depends on the kitchen and the stone, and the written estimate will spell it out. For homes nearby, see our Indian River Estates and White City pages.
Get directions to our Metzger Rd shop to see slabs before you choose.
Services River Park Homeowners Ask Us For Most
Kitchen Remodeling
A complete River Park kitchen remodel starts with sorting out what decades of updates left behind, then planning cabinets and stone together.
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Countertop Installation
Countertop installation on canal-front and wooded lots includes planning the slab route from the street to the kitchen, past seawalls, side-yard gates and low oak limbs.
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Granite Countertops
Sealed granite in a canal-side kitchen shrugs off humidity and hot pans, and its natural pattern hides the odd water spot from a sink that sees heavy use.
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Quartz Countertops
Quartz gives an older River Park kitchen a clean, modern surface that skips sealing altogether, which suits owners who would rather fish the North Fork than reseal stone.
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Kitchen Cabinets
When 1960s boxes can't carry stone safely, new cabinets give a level base and a chance to rework a layout that has been patched through several decades of updates.
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Outdoor Kitchen Countertops
Canal-facing lanais are a natural spot for a grill or bar counter in granite or porcelain, set under the roof so summer storms off the river don't soak it.
Learn more →Getting Slabs From the Street to a Canal-Side Kitchen
We drive down US-1 from Metzger Rd, about 20 minutes. At the measuring visit Victor looks past the counters to the route a slab will take: the driveway, low branches, steps, gates and tight corners. Long countertop pieces travel on edge and need a clear, firm path, which on a wooded or seawall lot is worth planning ahead.
Before install day, it helps to:
- Move cars so a truck can park close to the door
- Clear a path through the garage or front entry
- Trim any branches hanging low over the walkway
- Empty the sink base and the cabinets under the counters
River Park is unincorporated, so the county building division handles permits for work that needs one. Port St. Lucie's city limits are close by, so if you're unsure which side your lot falls on, check your property record before any plumbing or electrical changes are planned.
Planning a project in River Park? Call the shop.
Free in-home estimates · Mon–Fri 7:00–4:30 · weekend estimates by appointment
Will 1960s Cabinets Carry 3 cm Granite?
Granite at 3 cm is heavy, and cabinets from the 1960s and 70s vary a lot. Original plywood boxes often hold up well; particleboard replacements that have swollen from a leak do not. We check each base cabinet for square, level and firm attachment to the wall, and press on the floor at the sink and dishwasher.
Where only one or two boxes are weak, we can replace or reinforce those rather than the whole run. Where most of them are failing, new cabinets are the safer investment, and we'll show you both options in writing. For more, read our guide on whether new countertops fit old cabinets.
What Treasure Coast Customers Say
V.D Quality Design Granite & Marble holds a 4.9-star average from 31 Google reviews (checked November 2026).
“Nice people. Did a great job. This is third or fourth kitchen Victor did for us. Very professional and always on time. Very happy with his work.”
“Victor came on Saturday and recommended a sparkling white quartz, they finished it on Wednesday, excellent service !!! This is the second time we used VD Quality Design, Victor is always a pleasure to work and we highly recommend him.”
River Park Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
Do you remodel canal-front kitchens in River Park?
Yes. A canal-front kitchen is planned like any other, with two extra checks: humidity damage in the sink base and a clear route for slabs, which can be tight on lots with docks, seawalls or narrow side yards. Both are looked at during the free measuring visit, so neither becomes a surprise on install day.
Can older River Park cabinets carry new granite?
Many can. We check that each base cabinet is solid, square and level, and that the floor underneath isn't soft. Original plywood construction often holds up well, while particleboard swollen from a leak does not. If only a couple of boxes are weak, we'll recommend replacing or reinforcing just those, and the estimate will list that work.
How soon can you measure a River Park kitchen?
It depends on our calendar when you call, but River Park is only about 20 minutes away, which makes it easy to fit in. We measure on weekdays, starting as early as 7 in the morning, with weekend times on request. Have your sink and faucet choice in mind, since the template follows your approval of the estimate.
Do you install outdoor countertops on River Park lanais?
Yes. Outdoor tops for grills, bars and summer kitchens are part of our work, and a screened lanai facing the canal is a good spot for one. We steer outdoor counters toward granite or porcelain, because many quartz makers exclude outdoor use and Florida sun can yellow the resin. Water or gas lines to an outdoor sink or burner are separate, licensed work.
Helpful Reading for River Park Homeowners
Nearby Areas We Serve
- Indian River Estates
- White City
- Port St. Lucie
- Fort Pierce South
- Hutchinson Island South
- All of St. Lucie County
- Service area map