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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

City of Tampa completes new Riverwalk segment near University of Tampa

Construction crews are finishing a new 2,000-foot section of the Tampa Riverwalk near the University of Tampa, with completion expected by the end of the year. This segment is part of a larger $60 million project aimed at creating a continuous 12-mile path connecting downtown to Ballast Point.

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Why It Matters

The project expands pedestrian and cyclist access across Tampa, with the goal of connecting West Tampa, East Tampa, and downtown via a continuous 12-mile trail by spring.

Key Facts

  • A new 2,000-foot section of the Riverwalk is nearing completion near the University of Tampa.
  • The new path is 12 feet wide and runs from Plant Park to Cass Street.
  • The project includes amenities such as palm trees, hammock stations, and lighting.
  • The current work is part of the $60 million West River BUILD project.
  • The full project includes two miles of new riverwalk and three miles of road improvements.
  • The project consists of six distinct segments.
  • Five of the six segments are currently under construction.
  • The sixth segment, located on Columbus Drive, is a Hillsborough County-owned roadway.
  • Construction on the Columbus Drive segment is targeted to begin by the end of the year.
  • The city aims to complete all six segments of the project by spring.
  • The final goal is a continuous 12-mile walkway from Water Street to Ballast Point.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“The city where the project is located.”organizationHillsborough County“Partnering with the city on the Columbus Drive segment.”locationUniversity of Tampa“The campus adjacent to the new 2,000-foot walkway section.”personBrandon Campbell“City of Tampa's Mobility Director.”