Cross Bayou Canal offers canoe and kayak access to a scenic waterway lined with beautiful mangroves, accessible from War Veterans Memorial Park and other nearby launch points in the St. Petersburg area.

The canal features excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including dolphins, manatees, egrets, and various shorebirds, with a picnic area available at the launch site.

This is a tidally influenced area with spoil islands suitable for primitive camping, making it ideal for both day paddling and overnight trips.