Tampa’s Riverwalk will soon welcome two new dog parks, giving small and large breeds their own dedicated spaces to play. The project is a collaboration between the City of Tampa, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, and the Tampa Museum of Art, which is also undergoing a major renovation.
As part of the $24.75 million reimbursement grant approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency for the museum’s expansion, $1.4 million is earmarked for the new dog parks and other park upgrades.
Once the dog parks are complete, additional work will include construction of a four-story, 55,000-square-foot glass pier on the Hillsborough River, upgrades to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, elevator access to the Poe Parking Garage, and more.
“This is an especially beautiful collaborative project,” said Mayor Jane Castor. “Tampa’s dogs and their owners get two new dog parks. The wonderful Tampa Museum gets space to expand. And the Riverwalk, a true signature element of our city, will be even more engaging and beautiful. It’s a win-win-win.”