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Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park dog parks

600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Last updated October 10, 2026

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Maintenance closure

Closed 2 to 4 pm every Tuesday and Friday for maintenance

A small white dog playing with an orange ball on a lawn beside landscaped paths and palm trees. — Submitted by the directory owner · Provided by the directory owner for publication on this listing.

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A dog day in Tampa

Two new dog parks opened Feb 2026: 1,980 sq ft small-breed and 4,900 sq ft large-breed. Old dog park was handed to the Tampa Museum of Art.

Public off-leash dog park

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Official name: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park dog parks
Source: official listing
Address: 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
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Park operator: City of Tampa Parks & Recreation
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Operator phone: 813-274-8615
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Hours: Park: 7 am to 10 pm
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Fees: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
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Small-dog area: Yes (city: separate 1,980 sq ft small-breed dog park, opened 2026)
Source: official listing
Pet water: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing
Shade: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing
Restrooms: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing
Fenced dog area: Yes (city: all dog parks and beaches are fenced, or fenced and bounded by water)
Source: official listing
Accessibility: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing
Surface: Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing
Maintenance closure: Closed 2 to 4 pm every Tuesday and Friday for maintenance
Source: official listing
Rules: Park page: 1 large dog or 2 small dogs (30 lb or under) per person. Dogs must be 6 months or older with county license tags. City rules page: 2 dogs per person, 4 months or older. Leash on entering and leaving. Keep dogs under voice control. No food or rawhide. Confirm the rule posted at the gate.
Source: official listing
Notes: Two new dog parks opened Feb 2026: 1,980 sq ft small-breed and 4,900 sq ft large-breed. Old dog park was handed to the Tampa Museum of Art.
Source: official listing

Last updated October 10, 2026

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Leash rules & boundaries

Park page: 1 large dog or 2 small dogs (30 lb or under) per person. Dogs must be 6 months or older with county license tags. City rules page: 2 dogs per person, 4 months or older. Leash on entering and leaving. Keep dogs under voice control. No food or rawhide. Confirm the rule posted at the gate.
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