Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Dog Park

Pocket-sized riverfront run behind the Tampa Art Museum

4.5 · 163 reviews
Fenced Off-leash Water
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Dog Park
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About this park

A compact but well-maintained off-leash area behind the Tampa Art Museum along the Hillsborough River, ideal for a stop while already spending time downtown. The park features small concrete platforms dogs can jump on, shaded seating for owners, and water bowl fountains so you don't need to lug your own. It's small, so it can feel crowded during peak hours, but the riverside setting is hard to beat.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Water Shade Benches

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say
The highlights

Visitors love the Hillsborough River setting, the shaded human seating, and the concrete jump-up pads that give dogs something to interact with beyond open grass. Built-in water fountains mean you can swing by on a downtown walk without packing a bowl.

The community

Mostly downtown residents using it as their home run. It reads as a neighborhood amenity for condo dwellers rather than a destination park, so the crowd is familiar and small.

Best for

Small dogs Social dogs Senior dogs

Before you go

Skip it on busy festival weekends downtown when crowds overflow into the park. Best visited on weekday mornings when it's calm and you can actually enjoy the river views.

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