Claimed to be the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, stretching 4.5 miles along the waterfront. Spectacular views of the Bay and the downtown skyline. Fountains, fitness stations, mile markers. The neighborhoods inside the path are also gorgeous for running.
florida Runs
Then nicest neighborhoods for running in Tampa are off Bayshore Blvd. and include Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore Beautiful. We also enjoy the streets of West Tampa & North Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, and David Islands.
A centrally located 100+ acre green park with ponds. There are a couple of marked loops, with shaded paths. Site of popular 5k races.
Recently renovated and expanded, the Riverwalk offers spectacular views of the waterfront and downtown. 1.4 mile trail, with 3.5 mile loop option crossing the river to the University of Tampa.
A beautiful natural park located 20 miles northwest of downtown Tampa featuring 2.2 mile off-road trail on varying terrain circling around Lake Rogers, with mile markers.
Adjacent to downtown St. Petersburg, this is a scenic along Tampa Bay through waterfront parks with a jaunt out picturesque St. Pete Pier. Loop back through the Historic Old Northeast neighborhood under a lovely tree canopy, passing gorgeous homes.
A great beach run with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico and gorgeous sunsets. The southern end of the beach tends to be more tranquil, with nice views to Shell Key Preserve.
A beautiful park with Florida vegetation and marshes located on the islands lying at the mouth of Tampa Bay, 7 miles south of downtown St. Pete. Popular place for running, with paved roads and recreational trails.
A group of parks connected by trails and located 20 miles northeast from Tampa downtown. A highlight is the 7-mile Flatwoods Park multi-use Trail, as well as off-road trails.