What We Do

Friends of the Riverwalk is a nonprofit organization working in partnership with the City of Tampa to develop, activate and promote Tampa's downtown waterfront. Our goals are to connect the downtown riverfront parks, museums, attractions and businesses while supporting further expansion and development of the Riverwalk, creating an inviting outdoor destination and building a stronger sense of community. Membership is available.

Who we are

Want to see more of the Tampa Riverwalk?

Use button below to see a stylized 3D model of downtown. Great to show proximity and scale of Tampa Bay and to understand the scope, walkability, and offerings of downtown. Platform was designed by Tampa Bay-based Imerza.

Downtown Tampa Interactive Map

MembershipCorporate and individual memberships help us to accomplish our mission of developing, activating and connecting the downtown riverfront.
EventsFundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
VisitNot too long ago there wasn’t much to do along the waterfront in downtown Tampa. But now there is something for just about everyone no matter the time of day, manner of taste, level of energy or size of the wallet.

Tampa Riverwalk Impact

⭐️Awarded by USA TODAY as one of the top Riverwalks in the Nation
⭐️Awarded by USA TODAY as one of the top 10 Best Public Holiday Lights Display
⭐️ Awarded by Fodor's Travel as one the 15 Best Riverwalks in the United States
⭐️Awarded Best of Florida Regional Winners in the Guide to Florida Recreation Places
⭐️Tampa, Florida awarded 1 of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2023, mentioning the Tampa Riverwalk
⭐️ Quoted by City of Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor, "The Tampa Riverwalk (The Riverwalk) has substantially transformed the downtown waterfront into a vibrant setting, making our Hillsborough River the center of the city"