Amenities/character/etc.

The Jordan Park Neighborhood has oak tree lined lanes that wind through 446 apartments which are subsidized by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The neighborhood is located in south central St. Petersburg and is adjacent to the Wildwood Heights Neighborhood. Jordan Park has maintained its neighborly, family oriented personality over the years which adds to its historic popularity.

History

The Jordan Park neighborhood was established in 1941, with the donation of land by a native St. Petersburg African American, a Mr. Jordan, in his personal effort to assist low income residents.

Organizations/programs

Within a few blocks of the neighborhood, you can find the Jordan Park Headstart Program, the Southside Pregnancy Center and the Wildwood Park Jennie Hall Pool. Within the neighborhood is the Jordan Park Complex computer learning lab.

Grants

The area is currently involved in the following grant programs: a $26.5 million Hope IV grant (for the rehabilitation of 55 structures and the building of a day care center); a $300,000 drug elimination grant that provides for public housing police officers and a resident tenant patrol squad; and an award from the federal government task force for four computers to be used for youth and adult tutoring in the evenings.

Boundaries

23rd to 25th Streets South from 9th to 13th Avenues South.
   
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