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History and legends hiding in the trees
On the west side of St. Petersburg, the bayside neighborhood of Jungle Terrace hides rich Florida history in the shade of countless live oak trees. Urban legends surround the area — including one about an Al Capone-owned speakeasy where Babe Ruth was married — while more factual footnotes include portions of a now-closed golf course the Great Bambino used to frequent, which later became an Army training camp during World War II. But the true appeal these days is the neighborhood’s eponymous jungle of old-growth trees, which keeps things quiet, calm and cool for the array of midcentury homes. "These live oak trees are ancient; some have been here since before this place was the Jungle," says Dr. Ed Carlson, president of the Jungle Terrace Civic Association, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than 50 years. "It is its name, and it's our goal to keep it that way."
Neighborhood streets in Jungle Terrace are shaded with large trees.
Abercrombie Park offers up scenic groves for the residents of Jungle Terrace.
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History and recreation at Walter Fuller Park
Jungle Terrace owes many of its beloved parks to the area’s deep, largely forgotten history. A walk through the verdant, undisturbed nature of Abercrombie Park can feel like a transportive trip back to 1528 when Spanish settlers first landed nearby to colonize the New World. "Abercrombie is also a place that people want to go because there's not as much activity," says Steve Elftmann, who serves on the Pinellas County Historical Commission. "It's more peaceful and you can walk down to the bay." But the neighborhood's true centerpiece is Walter Fuller Park, a 133-acre expanse named after the father and son duo who developed Jungle Terrace in the early 20th century. The park is a major draw for lake fishing, cooling off in the community pool or kicking it with a youth soccer league. And when those short but strong thunderstorms roll in — a Florida specialty — the park's indoor rec center plays home to basketball, pickleball and group fitness classes. Plus, the park is home to Baseball City, the area's main spring training facility for high school baseball.
Jungle Terrace is home to beautiful Walter Fuller Park.
Residents of Jungle Terrace hang out by the fishing pier in Walter Fuller Park for scenic views.
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A love for trees and baseball
When Arbor Day comes around, the neighborhood's enthusiasm for greenery sprouts further as hundreds of attendees from across the area pour into Walter Fuller Park for the Green Thumb Festival. "It's a major, major happening every year," Carlson says, pointing to the flower show, 270-vendor market and children's programming. Spectating the high school spring training season at Baseball City has also long been a neighborhood pastime, even when it was the training facility for the Tampa Bay Rays, the St. Louis Cardinals and, originally, the New York Mets. "I remember walking over there and being able to watch some of the big names training for the season," Elftmann says.
Enjoy a weekend playing a game at the baseball field in Walter Fuller Park.
Baseball City welcomes spring training camps to enjoy the facilities in Jungle Terrace.
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Midcentury homes cooled by tree shade
West of Tyrone Boulevard, Jungle Terrace stays true to its name with a continuous canopy of contorted live oaks and whispering palm trees. "It's magnificent from that aspect — especially for climate change because it keeps the streets cool with shade and absorbs carbon," Carlson says. The gridiron on the east side, meanwhile, has less tree coverage. Well-shaded or not, a home in Jungle Terrace is almost certainly more than 50 years old, with most properties built during the 1950s and '60s. Midcentury ranchers are in no short supply, with most single-story designs selling for between $235,000 and $600,000. A few multi-story new builds have trickled in over the past few years as well, forming the higher end of Jungle Terrace's price range, with most starting around $700,000 and frequently hitting $1 million.
Well manicured lawns can be seen throughout the homes in the town of Jungle Terrace, Florida.
Luxurious Bayside homes found in Jungle Terrace offer a piece of oasis.
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William's Sub Shop and other longstanding businesses
The location of Jungle Terrace offers quick trips to Tyrone Square, one of St. Petersburg's oldest shopping malls. Just south, a Publix supermarket offers ingredients for home-cooked meals. Multiple chain restaurants can be found along Tyrone Boulevard, but for local flavor, residents might have to explore a bit. No- frills classics such as William's Sub Shop continues to serve the neighborhood with quick fixes for over 60 years. But for some local historical immersion, residents prefer to head south to the Jungle Prada Tavern – a former speakeasy that some locals falsely believe was owned by Al Capone.
Will's Sub Shop makes yummy handmade sandwiches for a quick lunch break in Jungle Terrace.
Jungle Terrace is home to Will's Sandwich Shop, which serves the best sandwiches in the area.
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A-rated public and private high schools
Students in Jungle Terrace begin their education just outside the neighborhood at Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary, which has a Niche score of C-plus. After that, they head to C-rated Azalea Middle School at the opposite end of the neighborhood. For high school, students living west of Tyrone Boulevard attend Boca Ciega High School, rated A-minus, while those on the east side attend Dixie Hollins High, rated B-plus. Admiral Farragut Academy, an A-plus- rated private school just south of the neighborhood, is the third-best private high school in Florida, according to Niche.
Young residents living near Jungle Terrace might attend the Azalea Middle School.
74th Street Elementary Sign
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Bike rides along the Pinellas Trail
Multiple bus routes pass through Jungle Terrace and converge on Tyrone Boulevard. But traffic on Tyrone Boulevard can move slowly, especially approaching Bay Pines Boulevard. Cyclists traveling to downtown St. Petersburg or up to Clearwater have it good: The neighborhood offers immediate access to the Pinellas Trail, a 45-mile biking trail that crosses the Boca Ciega Bay on the scenic Long Bayou Footbridge.
The Pinellas Trail welcomes cyclists to reach near and far in Jungle Terrace.
The Pinellas Trail is a popular trail that runs through many nearby neighborhoods.
The Pinellas Trail runs through Jungle Terrace which allows cyclists and joggers to explore.
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Parks in this Area
Azalea Park
Disc Golf
Football
Picnic Area
Simon Kidgits Klubhouse
Walter Fuller Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Fishing
Jungle Prada De Navarez Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
StoneHenge Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Abercrombie Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
St Pete-Clearwater International
28 min drive
Bus
71st St N & 32nd Ave N
Bus
38th Ave N & 69th Way N
Bus
Park St N & 33rd Ave N
Bus
38th Ave N & 76th St N
Bus
22nd Ave N & Robinson Dr N
Bus
Tyrone Square Mall Shelter - D
Bus
38th Ave N & 78th St N
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jungle Terrace
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jungle Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jungle Terrace, Saint Petersburg over the last 12 months is $321,992.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,587
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,000
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,966
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
56°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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