Aerial of Riverfont Park

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park attracts over one million people annually to its special events. It’s a place to meet and enjoy Tampa’s waterfront. Bring your children to splash through the water features or take your dog for a trip to the dog park.

Address:
600 N Ashley Dr
Tampa, FL 33602

Park Hours:
7:00 am to 10:00 pm

GPS Coordinates:
27.950100, -82.461639

Phone Numbers:
(813) 274-8615 - Park Administration
(813) 274-8677 - Maintenance Office

 

Features

Great and Sloped Lawn

The perfect urban open space for festivals and concerts, Curtis Hixon Waterfront park has a great lawn with sloped and terraced edges for optimal viewing from a distance. There is ample space for sports or outdoor yoga classes, too.

Splash Pads

It's no secret why Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is so popular with the kids: two splash pads offering hours of fun and a great way to cool off.

Playground

The playground offers a children’s play area with equipment for children ages 2 to 12 years old. Shaded play structures and seating areas will allow children and parents to enjoy the park even on hot summer days.

Dog Run

A fenced-in dog park with lots of features to keep your dog busy and happy. One large dog or two small (30 lbs. and under) dogs per person at one time. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and display County license tags.

Boat Dock and Water Taxi Stop

Dock your boat and enjoy the park or hop on the Pirate Water Taxi and catch breathtaking views of downtown and the Tampa Riverwalk from the water.

Tampa Museum of Art

The Museum balances a growing collection, including one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States, with a dynamic annual schedule of special exhibitions.

Museum Webpage

Glazer Children's Museum

Play with purpose at the Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa’s interactive, learning laboratory where children play, discover, and connect to the world around them, and develop lifelong learners and leaders.

Museum Webpage

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