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September 2026
Bay-connected neighborhoods, growing local centers, and the waterfront and mobility changes between them.
Public spaces, construction, access, services, and neighborhood changes.
Tampa completed the 10.25-acre Fair Oaks Recreation Complex and opened its full park experience on May 9.
East Tampa now has a major community hub with indoor recreation, courts, a splash pad, accessible play, gathering space, and expanded green space.Opened May 9, 2026 · checked Jul 27, 2026Read the sourcesTampa reopened the downtown park on April 21 after a $2 million renovation of the 21,000-square-foot space.
The River Arts district has a renewed everyday gathering place with movable seating, a rebuilt dog area, preserved shade trees, and public art.Opened Apr 21, 2026 · checked Jul 27, 2026Read the sourcesBy opening date when known, otherwise when first found.
3 openings tracked over 12 weeks. The busiest week was Jul 18, with 2.
| Week | Openings tracked |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 | 0 |
| Jul 4 | 1 |
| Jul 11 | 0 |
| Jul 18 | 2 |
| Jul 25 | 0 |
| Aug 1 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | 0 |
| Aug 15 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | 0 |
Open and on-the-way places in the current guide.
7 places in this guide – 2 beyond food and nightlife.