Weedon Island Preserve

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Weedon Island Preserve
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
View of the preserve from top of observation tower
Location:	Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Nearest city:	St. Petersburg, Florida
Coordinates:	27°50′42″N, 82°36′07″W
Established:	June 13, 1972
Governing body:	Pinellas County Park Department

The Weedon Island Preserve is an archaeological area near St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. It is located on 1500 Weedon Island Drive. The preserve, owned by the state, is leased to Pinellas County. The county's Park Department manages the area.^[1] The name for a period in southeastern Native American history, Weedon Island culture, was derived from the area.^[2] On June 13, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

1 Recreational activities and amenities
2 Hours
3 References and external links
4 Gallery

[edit] Recreational activities and amenities

There are two canoeing/kayaking trails in the preserve, and four-and-a-half miles of nature trails for hiking. Other activities include fishing and picnicking.

A 3,000-foot boardwalk leads visitors to a 45 foot observation tower, usable for bird and wildlife viewing. With favorable weather conditions, one can see much of the Preserve and Tampa Bay from this tower, as well as the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg.