Two fresh dog parks will soon grace Tampa’s Riverwalk. The $24.75 million project splits funds between these parks and the Tampa Museum of Art’s growth. Small pups will get 1,980 square feet to play, while bigger ones can romp in a 4,900-square-foot space.
“This is an especially beautiful collaborative project,” said Mayor Jane Castor, per ThatsSoTampa.com. “Tampa’s dogs and their owners get two new dog parks. The wonderful Tampa Museum gets space to expand. And the Riverwalk, a true signature element of our city, will be even more engaging and beautiful. It’s a win-win-win.”
Money for the parks comes from a $1.4 million fund set aside by the Community Redevelopment Agency. City staff worked with several groups to make this happen: Parks and Rec, Downtown CRA, and the art museum all pitched in…