Observation Tower at Weedon Island Preserve

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There are a total of 4.54 miles of hiking trails that meander through representative habitats at the Preserve. Of these, 1.82 miles are handicap accessible - made up of wooden boardwalks or pavement. The boardwalks extend out through the tidal flats and mangrove forests and provide viewing opportunities over saltwater ponds that are often teaming with mullet and wading birds. The paved and unimproved trails extend through the Preserve's upland communities - pine flatwoods, maritime hammock, and scrub.

From the trails, a 45' observation tower can be accessed. On a clear day, this tower provides the visitor with an excellent view of the Preserve as well as Tampa Bay , the City of Tampa , and St. Petersburg .

Picnicking

There are four small picnic areas in the preserve. Each has its own interesting view and a picnic table.

There are more than three miles of hiking trails that meander through representative habitats at the Preserve.

Weedon Island Preserve is approximately 3,164-acres and extends along the west side of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County.

There are more than five miles of canoe trails that meander through the mangrove forest, seagrass flats, in between the islands of the preserve, and along the edge of Tampa Bay. The trails are best accessed next to the fishing pier where there is a formal canoe launch.

Weedon Island Center