# Weedon Island Preserve: Mangrove Boardwalk Nature Loop & Cultural Center > Place to go for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Preserve trails open daily 7:00 AM to sunset; Cultural & Natural History Center open… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 - Ages: All ages; boardwalk loops are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible; educational scavenger hunts available at the center - Price: Free admission; Free parking - Schedule: Preserve trails open daily 7:00 AM to sunset; Cultural & Natural History Center open Thursday–Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM - Organizer: Pinellas County Parks & Weedon Island Preserve - Official page: https://pinellas.gov/parks/weedon-island-preserve/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/weedon-island-preserve-mangrove-boardwalk-nature-loop-and-cultural-cen--listing-b8d95c93d1f35c166c848ef7 ## About Nestled along the western shore of Old Tampa Bay, Weedon Island Preserve encompasses 3,100 acres of protected coastal mangroves, pine flatwoods, and ancient maritime forests. In winter, crisp morning air and low mosquito activity make it ideal for family nature excursions. Over two miles of accessible, stroller-friendly elevated wooden boardwalks wind beneath lush mangrove canopies and lead to a 45-foot observation tower with 360-degree vistas of Tampa Bay and the downtown St. Petersburg skyline. The state-of-the-art Weedon Island Cultural and Natural History Center introduces kids to indigenous Tocobaga history and archaeological heritage through hands-on discovery exhibits and an ancient 1,100-year-old dugout canoe preserved inside. Shaded picnic areas, clean restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and designated kayak launch points make it a comfortable half-day family excursion. ## Similar picks in Tampa - [Boyd Hill Nature Preserve: Lake Maggiore Boardwalks & Birds of Prey Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/boyd-hill-nature-preserve-lake-maggiore-boardwalks-and-birds-of-prey-s--listing-358e4612e93e2bcfbe4eed9e) — Open Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; Closed Mondays; Environmental Center open… · Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Petersburg · All ages · With admission · checked Nov 4. 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