Observation Mound

Observation Mound sits along the Tamiami Trail Hwy at an elevation of 32 feet, with the surrounding terrain dropping 19 feet within 600 meters. Several parks lie within view: Ackerman Park to the northwest at 0.7 miles, Fruitville Reading Garden to the north-northwest at 0.9 miles, and Deer Hallow Family Park, also northwest, at 2.0 miles. Hina Point Park lies to the south at 2.1 miles, Fruitville Park to the west-northwest at 2.4 miles, and Urfer Family Park to the southwest at 3.0 miles. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season, with sunrise ranging from 06:36 at the June solstice to 07:35 at the March equinox, and sunset ranging from 17:41 at the December solstice to 20:28 at the June solstice. North Port is located 23.0 miles to the south-southeast, Port Charlotte is 32.1 miles to the southeast, and Saint Petersburg is 33.1 miles to the north-northwest.