Amenities/character/etc.
Close proximity to downtown, the waterfront, Albert Whitted Airport, USF, The Pier, the hospitals and various downtown restaurants, shops, museums, etc.
Architectural Styles
Craftsman, Art Deco, Bungalow and some Victorian.
History
University Park is believed to be one of the original residential areas in the City. It is a feeder neighborhood off of the downtown core. It also contains various commercial spots to support services wanted by the people of the neighborhood, (hair salons, etc.).
Organizations/programs
Our neighborhood association is the only active organization in our area. The only service program is "Daystar," providing food and financial support to those in need.
Neighborhood grant projects
Applied for and received Neighborhood Grants from the City of St. Petersburg in 1997 and 1998. Grant funding went toward planting various trees and border landscaping on 4th Ave. South from 3rd Street South leading toward the Tropicana Field.
Boundaries
Tampa Bay to 16th Street South from 5th Avenue South to Central Avenue.