Staff here was very helpful getting my son set up for his new hobby. They answered questions, gave…read moresuggestions, and let us know of all the assistance that he could get at the skate park. 11.10.202

Great place for people that are skateboarders and folks that want to learn how to skateboard.read more

(From March, 2022)…read more Never crossed my mind that this would be considered a park as it's more of an art exhibit from the outskirts of it. It's small but has some statues, a water fountain, and artwork that will make you turn your head when you walk past it. As you walk past, you might as well take a turn into it and explore. You'll probably get through it in 10 minutes but it makes you appreciate how cool of a city Tampa is. For the most part it was clean but there's some gum on the ground. Watch your steps here!

I express the utmost respect for the uncovered history behind the Perry C. Harvey Park Facility by…read more(City of Tampa). The recreation area & housing projects formerly known as Central Park Village are well known in and a major part of Tampa's archives now & then. Take a look at the "Lifetiles" along the park's wall of Black History and near the grassy field that was once a world renowned American skatepark developed in the 70's called The Bro Bowl. The park is about 11 acres yet spacious enough for dogwalkers, skaters, & fitness officianados. Some of the happenings that have taken place include: The Tampa Bay Veg Fest, BBQ Love Fest, The Fight Wright Foundation's Annual 5k Walk/Festival by (Dr. Vondalyn Wright) a survivor & true pioneer of the former Central Park Village. An annual Easter Eggstravaganza sponsored by 1828 Entertainment (Marlon Wright). A host of vendor & market events have taken place at the park as well. *There are local businesses near on the east end (off from the park). ***One interesting note in particular is that the cross street from Central Avenue is titled "Ray Charles Boulevard". Named for his connection to the city within Tampa's Rhythm + Blues music scene and apparently the HeyDays of (R+B) in the early 1950-60's & 70's. *This area was once titled Central Park Village. The park also has a water sprout or splash pad for kids as well as a picnic area. Come take a look at the giant musician statues, murals & more. Parking is free and just in front of the shaded table area.

I walk by Curtis Hixon Park a lot and I love how they always have events going on. I really liked…read morehow they decorated for Christmas, it was beautiful. The park is usually very clean and it attracts a lot of people. It's great to have a space like this in Tampa. I do want to mention that the ice skating rink they had in Florida was pretty comical, people were literally skating in puddles of water! Still, it was a good idea and a fun thought. Overall, Curtis Hixon Park is a wonderful spot to visit anytime

Curtis Hixon park is perfectly centered in downtown Tampa. They have a cute little water feature…read morefor kids and has a beautiful view of the bay and University of Tampa.

I enjoy walking a few blocks over to the Riverwalk. It starts right at the Greenwise/Publix right…read moreoff of Water Street and Benchmark International Arena. I usually get on it there, and then walk it all the way over to Armature Works and back. There are always a ton of people either running, walking, roller skating, or hanging out along the riverwalk. I like walking it on both sides and taking in the nature, and getting great pictures. It's probably best to come right at sunset so it isn't so blazing hot. There isn't a ton of shade. My favorite photo spot is walking up one of the bridges and then looking back at the circular Rivergate Tower and the river.

What a pleasant experience!! We are here visiting from out of state and decided to explore the…read moreriverwalk. It just so happened to be the night of the boat parade. There were hundreds of people along the riverwalk watching the spectacular experience. There were boats decked out with Christmas decor, and music playing to ensure the crowd is entertained! Cool experience!

A perfect place to work-out & get in those 10,000 steps…read more Imagine a beautiful view of the water on one side of the street & a beautiful view of architecture on the other side, all while exercising. That's basically what you experience here! "Bayshore Boulevard is a waterfront road on Hillsborough Bay in South Tampa, Florida. Located south of downtown Tampa, its sidewalk, at 4.5 miles long, is 10 feet wide and is the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States." The sidewalk is amazing for working out because it seems like it never stops. I love exercising here. This place can get pretty crowded if you go later in the afternoon, the earlier the better. You can also find bikes & scooters along the trail to rent. The bike cost $1+.49 /minute. They pre authorize your card for $17 but only charge you for the time you use. If you're interested in renting a bike I have a promo code you can use for a free ride. Sign up for Spin and use code PYWOHR4RZW10XV3 to get a free ride! https://spin.app Parking seems to be all over the Blvd on the other side of the street in the residential areas but I tend to park in the paid parking area because it's just easier to find a park for me. Parking is $1.50 an hour and can be paid at the kiosk or on the app, park mobile.

When living in Tampa, I was able to visit the Bayshore Trail so much more and it truly is one thing…read morethat I do miss since moving over to Pinellas. I am pretty sure my girls do as well. I always made sure that I would get there early as it can get very crowded with other patrons with their pups and the fitness lovers. The trail is a good width but adding runners, walkers, bikers, roller-bladders and those with dogs and some fisherman... you do often have to adjust to try to make everyone comfortable. My little Bears are classic small dogs that suddenly think they are Dobermans while on a leash when another dog is close so I try to be as respectful of others as much as possible, going early helps and you can beat the heat. PLUS.... the views. Oh my goodness, the views are just so beautiful and a wonderful way to welcome to day over Tampa Bay. On a good day, it is not crazy to see dolphins and I have often had them swim along the trail with you while you walk. Can't hate that. The trail does have areas where people can stop and work out, sit and there are areas that have doggie water fountains.

Beautiful park opposite performing arts center and across Riverwalk! Nice basketball courts tucked…read morenearest parking lot and plenty of benches to sit and soak up the sights. Cute dog park right on the waters edge too. Lovely artwork installations and clean ample space!

This is a really nice park with lot's of options for fun. From basketball to pickleball to benches…read morefor relaxing. This spot is packed with options. We've visited a few times time and it's such a beautiful spot!

Late morning and early afternoon visits are best. Park is quiet and clean at these times.read more

This park is so historic, so beautiful, and serene. Between family gatherings, kiddies playing,…read more peaceful picnics, taking your dog for some exercise, and morning walks, this park has it all. I love Rowlette.

Nothing going on in the park today - no festival or market or party. It's a weekday and that's okay…read morewith me as I was here to visit this massive structure that is visible for a couple of miles. The Sulphur Springs Water Tower is 214 feet (65 meters) tall with a foundation 45 feet deep and has a capacity of 200,000 gallons. It was built in 1927 over the opening to an artesian well. It's an impressive structure that, unless the park somehow is developed into a mixed use condo/retail, should be here for decades thanks to some very heavy duty construction. [Review 325 of 2025 - 1980 in Florida - 23887 overall]

This is a nice place to watch an outdoor concert, but I prefer Julian B Lane Park…read more This year, the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park was held at River Tower Park. We arrived early so the kids could enjoy the pre-concert fun, and also so we could get a good spot. There was a ton of (free) parking, which was nicer than the downtown park. However, I noticed a lot of broken glass on the ground, which is not an issue at Julian B Lane. There are not a lot of resources at this park as it's not really used outside of functions. The FLO brought in Port-a-Potties and food trucks. Once the sun set, the place was very dark -- no real built-in lighting, a bit of an issue with uneven ground and no paved walking paths. The setting was buggy, but no worse than anywhere in Tampa. The lit up river tower was very attractive at dusk and after dark. Think of this place as a blank slate, but one where you need to watch where you step.

Absolutely love coming here. Great place to run around and then I can head over to get my nitro and…read morerelax outside

I'm so happy to be the first to welcome the new Madison Street Park to the Channelside district of…read moreDowntown Tampa! The Madison Street Park is located North of Kennedy Grand Central, South of Bell Channelside, and East of Channelside Club off Madison Street and Meridian, North of Kennedy. The developer of Martin at Meridian, Ken Stoltenberg of Mercury Advisors, donated a portion of the land he purchased for his property to the park. The Madison Street Park features 2 gated dog parks, an event space, a putting green, 3 shaded areas, a 2 water fountain for dogs, 3 water fountain for people, picnic tables, benches, 5 lounge chairs, a kids play area, climbing blocks, a mixed-use recreation court for volleyball or pickleball, and 2 shuffleboard courts. There is also plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. I heard that there would be a 51-foot arched bench consisting of thousands of pieces of hand-blown Tampa Bay inspired glass art by artist Susan Gott but it is not featured at the park yet. Perhaps the artist is running behind schedule or decided not to feature her art at the park after all. I hope she does add it when she finishes it. It sounded like a beautiful piece of art that would be great for the park! The Madison Street Park provides a nice respite of a natural green space in the urban concrete jungle of the Channelside District area. The benefits of the Madison Street Park will be improved health and well-being for the neighborhood. The Madison Street Park is a perfect addition to the Channelside area to give everyone in Channelside a place for their dogs to have unleashed fun within a block or 2 from their residence. The Madison Street Park is 2 blocks south of the Deputy Kotfila Memorial Dog Park and 2 blocks north of Washington Street Park. Compared to these 2 parks, this park is larger and superior in every way! I look forward to many more visits to here in the future and am so happy to finally get this park Downtown! It is a very pretty and well thought out park! I highly recommend you visit if you have a dog and are in the downtown Tampa Channelside area!