The City of Tampa is filled with beautiful parks, and tons of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. A new ranking from WalletHub has Tampa listed as the third best city in America for recreation. It’s not hard to see why. One walk down the Riverwalk and you’ll find paddle boards and kayaks for rent, boat tours and water taxis, mini retro boats to rent, playgrounds, pop up bars, and free outdoor gyms.
WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 48 key indicators of recreation-friendliness. For each city, they examined the accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities, the quality of parks and the weather. Here’s how Tampa performed in the top categories:
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- 31st – Spending on Parks and Recreation per Capita
- 23rd – Bike Rental Facilities per Capita
- 42nd – Music Venues per Capita
- 26th – Swimming Pools per Capita
- 1st – Boat Tours & Water Sports per Capita
Tampa finished behind Orlando and Las Vegas for best recreation options in America. You can see WalletHub’s full list online. Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park is about to get super activated for the summer when 6,000 square feet of shade is added, in addition to a vendor market, games, and movie nights.
It’s also one of the best cities for dog parks, so those with a 4-legged friend never have much trouble finding something to do. If you need even more to do, Tampa is home to one of the longest continuous sidewalks in the world with Bayshore Boulevard spanning more than 4 miles.
The city has also worked to add nearly 49 new pickleball courts by the end of 2023.
Our own Hillsborough State Park has also partnered with Timberline Glamping so you can enjoy a luxurious excursion to one of the most beautiful parks in Florida.
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