Summer 2011 Urban Dog Parks Tour: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Chloe found the shade.

Yesterday, Jack and Chloe kicked off their exploration of Tampa's urban dog parks with a visit to the dog run at Curtis Hixon waterfront park. We found out there are no shade trees inside the one and only fenced area, so it was too hot to stay more than a few minutes. This is the first place where I've seen a maximum dog capacity listed. 


The dog run is located on the northern end of this fairly new park that was created in a kind of L-shape around the Museum of Art, bordered on the west by the Hillsborough River. There are a few benches in shade where you can sit and admire the architecture of the University of Tampa.


The north side of the Poe garage is the shortest route to the dog area. There are valet spaces on the first floor that you can self park in before 5pm if you check in with the attendant. We were only there for about 15 minutes tops, and parking was $1.20. It would be a great stop during cooler weather, or in the evening. The sign says the dog run is open till 10pm!


To check out the scenery, click here.