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Davis Islands

Residential island neighborhood with 1920s architecture, parks, and Tampa General Hospital

Davis Islands is a residential neighborhood in South Tampa, two islands at the mouth of the Hillsborough River created in the 1920s.

Daily life centers on the waterfront parks, a municipal yacht basin and a 1.3-mile linear trail.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • 1920s planned island
  • Peter O. Knight Airport
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Marjorie Park yacht basin
  • Dog park and beach
  • Mediterranean Revival architecture

Good for

  • Waterfront walks
  • Dog owners
  • Boaters
  • Tennis and ballfields

Landmarks

  • Marjorie Park
  • Peter O. Knight Airport
  • Tampa General Hospital
  • Davis Islands Yacht Club
  • Davis Islands Trail
  • Palace of Florence

Getting there

Davis Boulevard is the main road onto the islands from South Tampa. Once there, the island is small enough to cover on foot or by bike, including along the 1.3-mile Davis Islands Trail.

Where to eat, drink and play in Davis Islands

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