Davis Islands Dog Park

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Davis Islands : 1002 Severn Ave., Tampa, 33606

There are actually two dog parks near Peter O. Knight Airport — a fenced-in grassy play lawn and a 200-foot stretch of waterfront sand a short walk away.

Davis Islands Seaplane Basin

Davis Islands : 864 Severn Ave. , Tampa, 33606

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 …

Fountain Square

Davis Islands : 238 East Davis Blvd, Tampa, 33606