Davis Islands Seaplane Basin

864 Severn Ave. , Tampa, FL 33606

Categories: Park

Features: Picnic shelters, Showers

More in this neighborhood: Davis Islands

This isn't an official park, although many beach lovers come here to throw a blanket on the sand and read a book waterside, with downtown Tampa as the backdrop. Think twice about swimming, though — locals say the cove is polluted with waste from boats whose owners live on board. Other than a few picnic tables and shower spigots, there are no amenities. A popular dog beach is across the street. It's located at the southernmost tip of Davis Islands, along Severn Avenue.