The Tampa-Hillsborough Blueways Committee is a joint venture of the Hillsborough Greenways Committee and the City of Tampa Greenways and Trails Citizens Advisory Committee. It includes representatives from various water-based organizations and agencies, and interested citizens who promote paddling trails and responsible canoeing and kayaking.

The Blueways Committee took on a project to develop a paddling trail system on the waters of the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County. Complete information is on the new Hillsborough Blueways web site, where you'll find:

• A county-wide map of canoe/kayak launch sites,
• A table of canoe/kayak launch sites, listing amenities and linking to detailed maps,
• Paddling regulations,
• Trip planning and paddling tips,
• An equipment list,
• Guidelines to observe wildlife,
• Leave-no-trace information and
• More.

The Committee will continue to develop

• A trail guidebook and/or map for mass distribution to the general public and
• Grant funding to support Hillsborough Blueways.

To learn more about the Blueways Committee, please contact the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department at 813-231-1330 or via email.

Here's more information for Tampa-Hillsborough Blueways Committee volunteers:

• Paddling Log

• Liability Waiver - City of Tampa

• Liability Waiver - Hillsborough County

• Blueways Action Plan