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Hyde Park

Historic South Tampa neighborhood of shaded streets, Bayshore Boulevard and Old Hyde Park Village

Hyde Park is a historic neighborhood in South Tampa, just across the Hillsborough River from downtown and next to the University of Tampa.

Bayshore Boulevard, with its continuous bayfront sidewalk and white balustrade, is the neighborhood's front yard for walkers, runners and cyclists.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk
  • Old Hyde Park Village
  • National Register district
  • Shaded brick-and-bungalow streets
  • Kate Jackson Park
  • SoHo nightlife

Good for

  • Walkable evenings
  • Shopping and dining
  • Waterfront runs
  • Historic home lovers

Landmarks

  • Bayshore Boulevard
  • Old Hyde Park Village
  • Kate Jackson Park
  • Hyde Park Historic District
  • SoHo (South Howard Avenue)
  • University of Tampa (adjacent)

Getting there

Hyde Park is a short drive or ride-share from downtown across the Kennedy Boulevard or Platt Street river crossings, and the Village area is easy to explore on foot once you park. Bayshore Boulevard offers a flat walking and biking route along the water.

Where to eat, drink and play in Hyde Park

12 places in Hyde Park made our Tampa Bay guides, including bartaco, Forbici Modern Italian, Koya. Each one links to the guide that picked it.

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Upcoming events in Hyde Park

Clear the Shelter Adoption Event at Mercy Full Project
Free
Clear the Shelter Adoption Event at Mercy Full Project
Sat, Nov 7