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Blight to Beauty Underpass Upgrades Exciting Tampa

Author Keith Connors

Blight to beauty underpass upgrades exciting Tampa. If you’ve ever walked under a highway overpass, you know that the space can be pretty bleak, just sidewalks and litter. But in Tampa, there’s a new trend of turning underpasses into something more interesting. At the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, for example, there’s a dog park where canines can play in the shade of the highway. Plans are in the works to add electric vehicle charging stations, and locals are hoping for more parks, trails, and public art projects in other underpasses.

In Miami, there’s already a 10-mile linear park and urban trail project called The Underline. In Tampa, there are plans to add a lane in each direction on the Selmon Expressway, which will involve significant makeovers for all the underpasses. The Bay-to-Bay underpass is slated for big improvements, including a dog park, pickleball courts, farmers market space, playground, and food truck events. The $225 million project is expected to be completed by fall 2028. Meanwhile, the Florida Department of Transportation is looking to enhance the underpasses on Interstate 275 in Tampa with public art and better lighting to create more of a community feel. TBT

 

16 Great Tampa Bay Dog Parks Listed By County

16 Great Tampa Bay dog parks listed by county. Monday was National Hug Your Dog Day! I know you already did that. Now let’s hit the road. Take a trip to the Dog Parks below! Why a dog park? 3 Good Reasons:

Socialization for dogs: Dog parks provide a safe and enclosed space for dogs to interact and play with other dogs. Exercise and health benefits for dogs: Dog parks give dogs an opportunity to exercise and burn off energy in a way that they may not be able to do in a smaller or less enclosed area. Community building: Dog parks can bring together dog owners and create a sense of community.

Note that this Tampa area list is not exhaustive and there may be other dog parks within these counties or nearby areas. It’s always a good idea to check with local government websites or community forums for the most up-to-date information on dog parks in the area. Also: The addresses provided are for the park entrances, and specific dog park areas within these parks may have their own designated entrances.

 

Tampa Bay Dog Parks List By County:

  • 1. Pinellas County:

    Enterprise Dog Park: 2671 Enterprise Rd E, Clearwater, FL 33761

  • 2. Pinellas County:

    Fort De Soto Dog Beach: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

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  • 3. Pinellas County:

    John Chesnut Sr. Park: 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

  • 4. Pinellas County:

    Walsingham Park: 12615 102nd Ave N, Largo, FL 33778

  • 5. Hillsborough County:

    Al Lopez Park: 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

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  • 6. Hillsborough County:

    Davis Island Dog Beach: 1002 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

  • 7. Hillsborough County:

    Gadsden Park: 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

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  • 8. Hillsborough County:

    Picnic Island Dog Park: 7404 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616

  • 9. Pasco County:

    Happy Tails Dog Park: 8701 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

  • 10. Pasco County:

    Land O’Lakes Dog Park: 3904 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

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  • 11. Pasco County:

    Trinity Paw Park: 7700 River Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

  • 12. Pasco County:

    Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park: 9120 Old Post Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668

  • 13. Hernando County:

    Delta Woods Park: 3400 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

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  • 14. Hernando County:

    Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek: 6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607

  • 15. Hernando County:

    Pine Island Park: 10840 Pine Island Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607

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  • 16. Hernando County:

    Rotary Centennial Park: 10375 Sandlor St, Spring Hill, FL 34608

 

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