City of Tampa reopens dog parks, beaches

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Starting May 4, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will reopen 15 dog parks and beaches, as well as four local beaches.

Below are the dog parks and dog beaches that are being reopened:

Angus Goss Dog Park, 4601 N Central Ave, 33603
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, 33602
Davis Islands Dog Park and Beach, 1002 Severn Ave, 33606
Deputy John Kotfila, Jr. Memorial Dog Park, 705 N. Raymond St, 33602
Gadsden Park, 6901 S MacDill Ave, 33611
Giddens Park, 5202 N 12^th St, 33603
Herman Massey Park, 1002 N Franklin St, 33602
James Urbanski Dog Park at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave, 33614
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N Boulevard, 33607
New Tampa Rotary Dog Park, 17301 Commerce Park Blvd, 33647
Palma Ceia Park, 2200 Marti St, 33629
Picnic Island Dog Beach, 7409 Picnic Island Blvd, 33616
Rowlett Park, 2401 E Yukon St, 33604
Queenie’s Dog Park at Waterworks Park, 1710 N. Highland Ave, 33602
Washington Street Park, 118 N 12^th St, 33602

Dogs are not allowed to be unleashed in the parking lots en route to or from the park. Residents will be required to follow social distancing guidelines.

Additionally, starting at 2 p.m., the following beaches will be reopened: