Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa

Name: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Address: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, 33602, United States
Telephone: +1 813-363-3522

#46 among attractions in Tampa

Park, Relax in park, Event space

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Facts and practical information

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is an 8 acres public park located along the Hillsborough river in downtown Tampa, Florida that opened in its current configuration in 2010. It is adjacent to the Tampa Riverwalk, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, and Rivergate Tower. The park overlooks the University of Tampa's Plant Hall, which is directly across the river. The park is in an area known as the Waterfront Arts District. ()

Opened: 2010 (14 years ago)Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°56'57"N, 82°27'44"W

Address

600 N Ashley DrNortheast Tampa (Uptown Tampa)Tampa 33602 United States

Contact

+1 813-363-3522

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Day trips

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Henry B. Plant Museum, Amalie Arena, Hyde Park Village, Tampa Museum of Art.

~1110 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa
6 min walk • The Henry B. Plant Museum, nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, is a cultural gem that transports visitors back to the opulence of the Gilded Age. Housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, now a National Historic Landmark, the museum is a testament to the visionary...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Amalie Arena, Tampa
20 min walk • Amalie Arena stands as a modern beacon of entertainment in the bustling city of Tampa, Florida. This versatile venue, situated in the Channelside District, is not only a sports complex but also a prime location for concerts, events, and various performances, making it...
1.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hyde Park Village, Tampa
32 min walk • Hyde Park Village is an upscale open-air shopping district located in the neighborhood of Hyde Park in Tampa, Florida, United States. The center is situated in several buildings located between Swann and Rome Avenues, just a few blocks east of the SoHo district.
~220 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa
2 min walk • The Tampa Museum of Art is located in downtown Tampa, Florida. It exhibits modern and contemporary art, as well as Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities.
0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa
13 min walk • Oaklawn Cemetery is the first public burial ground in Tampa, Florida, United States. The location was deeded in the mid-19th century and was described as the final resting place for "White and Slave, Rich and Poor".
0.6 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Bro Bowl, Tampa
15 min walk • The Bro Bowl is one of the last remaining skateboard parks of the 1970s and the first public skatepark to be built in Florida, United States. It is the first skatepark to be listed on any national registry of historic sites.
~1150 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Tampa Theatre, Tampa
6 min walk • The Tampa Theatre is a historic U.S. theater and city landmark in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Designed as an atmospheric theatre style movie palace by architect John Eberson, it opened on October 15, 1926.
~270 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa
2 min walk • The Glazer Children's Museum is a children's museum located in downtown Tampa, Florida, next to the Tampa Museum of Art and Curtis Hixon Park, alongside the Tampa Riverwalk. It is part of the Waterfront Arts District.
~910 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa
5 min walk • The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Tampa, Florida in July 1987. The venue was rebranded in November 2009 to recognize the donation of financier David A. Straz Jr.--the largest individual philanthropic gift ever made to a cultural institution in Tampa.
~1660 ftE
City hall
Tampa City Hall, Tampa
8 min walk • The Tampa City Hall is a historic site in Tampa, Florida, United States. It was designed by Bonfoey & Elliott and is located at 315 East John F. Kennedy Boulevard. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1981. On October 1, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~1610 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tampa
8 min walk • Sacred Heart Catholic Church was constructed in 1905 in downtown Tampa, Florida and is one of the oldest churches in the city of Tampa. The church, located at 509 N. Florida Avenue, is predominantly a Romanesque structure, with other elements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park?

Nearby attractions include Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa (2 min walk), Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa (2 min walk), Kiley Garden, Tampa (3 min walk), SkyPoint, Tampa (4 min walk).

How to get to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park:

Bus

Cass Street & Tampa Street • Lines: 300X (4 min walk)
Tyler Street @ Ashley Drive • Lines: 7 (5 min walk)

Tram

Downtown Tampa • Lines: Teco (11 min walk)
Dick Greco Plaza • Lines: Teco (18 min walk)

Train

Tampa (20 min walk)

Ferry

Tampa Ferry Terminal • Lines: Cross-Bay Ferry (30 min walk)