Neighborhood · Tampa (unincorporated Hillsborough County)

Carrollwood

Lakeside suburban community northwest of downtown Tampa, planned in 1959 around Lake Carroll

Carrollwood is a suburban community northwest of downtown Tampa.

Original Carrollwood is a special taxing district that funds neighborhood parks, a recreation center and a lake beach for residents.

Tampa (unincorporated Hillsborough County)Updated October 2026

Known for

Lake Carroll
1959 planned community
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Carrollwood Village Park
Dale Mabry corridor

Good for

Families
Suburban living
Classes and arts
Dog-friendly parks

Landmarks

Lake Carroll
Carrollwood Cultural Center
Carrollwood Village Park
Carrollwood Country Club
Original Carrollwood Park

Getting there

Dale Mabry Highway runs north-south through the area, with Busch Boulevard, Bearss Avenue and Fletcher Avenue as the main cross streets. It is a car-oriented suburb, so plan on driving between destinations.

Where to eat, drink and play in Carrollwood

1 place in Carrollwood made our Tampa Bay guides, including Cepas. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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Drink

Cepas

Spanish tapas and 150-plus wines by the glass

12904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL

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Nearby areas

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