Tampa

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About Tampa

The City of Tampa manages a network of named parks, including Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Al Lopez Park, Julian B. Lane Park, and Riverwalk Parks, among others, as listed on the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation site. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park specifically is a downtown waterfront park with its own listed address, hours, and park features.

Why Live in Tampa?

• Access to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, a downtown waterfront park with listed hours and features.
• Part of a broader City of Tampa parks system that includes Al Lopez, Julian B. Lane, Riverwalk Parks, and more.
• Tools are available through the City of Tampa to confirm if an address is within official city limits.

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Schools in Tampa

Public schools in Tampa are run by Hillsborough County Public Schools, the district that serves all of Hillsborough County.

Local Favorites

• Tampa Riverwalk (Trail): Multi-use path along the Hillsborough River downtown that links museums, parks, shops and restaurants.
• Ybor City Museum State Park (Museum): 1818 E. Ninth Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 — State park museum in the historic Ferlita Bakery with exhibits on Ybor City's cigar-making history, plus an ornamental garden.
• Henry B. Plant Museum (Museum): 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606 — Museum in the south wing of the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, showing the hotel's original furnishings and artifacts.
• Bayshore Boulevard Trail (Trail): Waterfront sidewalk from Columbus Statue Park at Platt Street to Gandy Boulevard, with benches, fitness stations and bronze mile markers.
• Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (Park): Riverside park on the Riverwalk that hosts many of downtown's festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa

Is my address actually inside Tampa city limits?

Many addresses in Hillsborough County include "Tampa" in them, but that does not always mean they are within the official City of Tampa limits. The City of Tampa provides tools on its City Limits page to help confirm whether a specific address falls within the official boundaries.

What parks are near downtown Tampa?

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is a downtown waterfront park listed on the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation site, with its own address, hours, and park features.

What other city parks does Tampa manage?

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation contact pages list several named city and event parks under City of Tampa management, including Al Lopez Park, Curtis Hixon Park, Julian B. Lane Park, and Riverwalk Parks.

What county is Tampa located in?

Tampa is referenced in the context of Hillsborough County on official City of Tampa pages, including pages about city limits and county-wide tax-funded projects.

Are there local taxes that fund community projects in Tampa?

The Community Investment Tax (CIT) is a sales tax approved by Hillsborough County voters, established to fund capital projects in Hillsborough County and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace.

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