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Tampa Riverwalk

Waterfront path along the Hillsborough River linking downtown parks, museums and Tampa Heights

The Tampa Riverwalk is a paved waterfront path of about 2.6 miles that follows the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa.

Residents use it for runs, dog walks and evenings out, while visitors string together the Tampa Museum of Art, the Glazer Children's Museum and the History Center.

TampaUpdated October 2026

Known for

  • 2.6-mile river path
  • Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
  • Waterfront Arts District
  • Historical Monument Trail
  • Water Works Park
  • Color-lit bridges

Good for

  • Walks and runs
  • Museum days
  • Sunset strolls
  • Families

Landmarks

  • Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
  • Tampa Museum of Art
  • Glazer Children's Museum
  • Straz Center for the Performing Arts
  • Tampa Bay History Center
  • Water Works Park

Getting there

Most people walk in from downtown hotels and garages and join the path at Curtis Hixon Park, the Tampa Bay History Center or Water Works Park. The TECO Line Streetcar serves Channelside near the southern end.

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