Directions and Parking
The Riverwalk is quite long, and depending on where you want to visit, there are different directions. These will get you into Downtown, where you can secure parking and then enjoy your day on the river!
From Bradenton/Sarasota
Take I-75 to Exit 256 (Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway), West on Crosstown Expressway to Exit 7 (Downtown West), West on Brorein to Tampa Street. There are several lots and the Tampa Convention Center garage available for parking.
From St. Petersburg & Tampa International Airport
Take I-275 North to Exit 44 Downtown West (Ashley/Tampa Street). The exit splits; bear to the right (Ashley Street). The Poe Garage is on the right and street parking is available.
From Clearwater
Take Courtney Campbell Causeway East (S.R. 60) to I-275 North to Exit 44 Downtown West (Ashley/Tampa Street). The exit splits; bear to the right (Ashley Street). The Poe Garage is on the right and street parking is available.
From Orlando/Lakeland
Take I-4 West to Tampa. It turns into I-275. Follow I-275 South to Exit 45A Downtown West (Ashley/Tampa Street). The exit splits; bear to the right (Ashley Street). The Poe Garage is on the right and street parking is available.
From Brandon
Take Lee Roy Selmon (Crosstown Expressway) West to Exit 7 Downtown West. Proceed straight down exit onto Brorein Street to Tampa Street. There are several city lots and the Tampa Convention Center available for parking.
From Ocala
Take I-75 South to I-275 South. Follow I-275 South to Exit 45A Downtown West (Ashley/Tampa Street). The exit splits; bear to the right (Ashley Street). The Poe Garage is on the right and street parking is available.
From Ybor City
You can park in the Ybor parking garage and catch the trolley to the Riverwalk at Cotanchobee, Marriott, and the Convention Center.
GARAGES & LOTS – MORE INFORMATION
RIVERWALK ACCESSIBILITY
Friends of the Riverwalk is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment to all guests. The Riverwalk has wonderful accessibility for individuals of all abilities.
Beginning July 1, 2023, any individual properly displaying a disabled parking permit or license plate, can park for free for up to four (4) hours in a properly marked on-street metered space. It is NO LONGER a requirement to interact with a pay station or initiate a parking session through any of the mobile apps to receive the free four (4) hour parking session.
On-street accessible parking information can be found here.
If you are traveling to the Tampa area and are visiting the Tampa Riverwalk and need mobility access, we recommend Cloud of Goods. Cloud of Goods provides mobility scooter rentals, wheelchair rentals, knee scooter rentals, and other mobility solutions. They will deliver directly to you, your hotel, the airport, or any other place of your choosing. Visit Cloud of Goods or call them directly at (407) 545-3103.
Riverwalk visitors will receive a 10% discount when they use the code: RIVERWALK10
Weekly mobility device rental options include:
A-Ability Medical Equipment
Phone: (813) 620-4475
Email: AAbility@MobilityTransport.com
$25/week for a standard wheelchair as well as wheelchair accessible vehicles
Anderson Home Medical
Phone: (813) 289-3811
$40/week for a standard wheelchair
QUESTIONS?
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