Tampa Riverwalk

📍 Downtown, FL

★4.7(5,549 Google reviews)

Tampa Riverwalk stretches 2.6 miles along the Hillsborough River through downtown, connecting parks, museums, restaurants, and public green spaces. Named USA TODAY's #2 Best Riverwalk in the nation for 2025. Free to walk year-round.

✓ waterfront walk✓ downtown Tampa✓ museums✓ stroller-friendly✓ accessible✓ parks

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★★★★★Featured review by Wilmer Pacheco

Good time with my family!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want a flexible outdoor day with multiple destination options along a single route. The Glazer Children's Museum and Curtis Hixon park playground sit directly on the path, making this a natural spine for a full Tampa family day. Stroller and wheelchair accessible the full length.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Start at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park — it anchors the family-friendly section with a playground and open lawn

⏰Glazer Children's Museum sits directly on the Riverwalk and pairs naturally with a walk along the route

🎟️Downtown parking garages along Franklin St offer the most reliable parking close to multiple Riverwalk access points

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

★★★★★

5,549 Google reviews

Scenic waterfront experience40%

Family-friendly destinations35%

Accessible & walkable25%

Wilmer Pacheco

★★★★★

“Good time with my family!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Tampa Riverwalk runs 2.6 miles along the Hillsborough River through the heart of downtown Tampa, linking Armature Works, the Tampa Museum of Art, Glazer Children's Museum, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and multiple waterfront restaurants. Named USA TODAY's #2 Best Riverwalk in the Nation in 2025 and recognized by TIME Magazine as a World's Greatest Place. The path is flat, fully paved, and accessible throughout.