The Uptown area of St. Petersburg comprises several distinct, attractive neighborhoods that are primarily historic in nature and are close to downtown. The area has an adopted neighborhood plan implemented by the City of St. Petersburg and a very active neighborhood association. Uptown Village, centered around the peaceful park at Round Lake, is still in its infancy at press time, though neighborhood leaders are hopeful of attracting small cafes, antique shops, book shops, coffee houses, artists' studios and galleries. Plans for the first businesses in the area have recently been approved by the city. The special zoning allows artists or business owners to live upstairs and operate a gallery or business downstairs.
Many opportunities exist which the neighborhood is pursuing.
Round Lake Park, St. Anthony's Park, Crescent Lake Park and Woodlawn Lake Park. Lighted tennis courts are located at Crescent Lake Park on the north, while St. Petersburg Lawn Bowling and Shuffleboard Club and the popular Coliseum Ballroom are located to the south. Many people run remote control boats in the water at Woodlawn Lake in the westside of Uptown. Additionally, there are several churches and excellent medical facilities in the area. The downtown area can be reached easily by foot, bus, taxi or automobile.