Tampa · City of Tampa Parks & Recreation
Herman Massey Park dog park
1002 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Last updated October 10, 2026
THE QUICK TAKE
A dog day in Tampa
Park reopened April 21, 2026 after a $2 million renovation with an improved dog park. Live oaks are on the new raised deck, not confirmed for the dog area.
Public off-leash dog parkKnow before you go
- Official name
- Herman Massey Park dog park
Source: official listing - Address
- 1002 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Source: official listing - Park operator
- City of Tampa Parks & Recreation
Source: official listing - Operator phone
- 813-274-8615
Source: official listing - Hours
- Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing - Fees
- Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing - Small-dog area
- Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
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
- Artificial turf and other durable surfaces (city, 2026 renovation)
Source: official listing - Maintenance closure
- Not confirmed
Call City of Tampa Parks & Recreation at 813-274-8615
Source: official listing - Rules
- 2 dogs per person, 4 months or older, leash on entering and leaving, voice control, no food or rawhide (City Ordinance 2001-59)
Source: official listing - Notes
- Park reopened April 21, 2026 after a $2 million renovation with an improved dog park. Live oaks are on the new raised deck, not confirmed for the dog area.
Source: official listing
Last updated October 10, 2026
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Leash rules & boundaries
2 dogs per person, 4 months or older, leash on entering and leaving, voice control, no food or rawhide (City Ordinance 2001-59)
Source: official listing
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