Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park — Attraction in Tampa

I had never been to this location before all of the celebrations for the Lighting and the Bucs. We are from the Sarasota area so we left home at around 7am not knowing what to expect. Upon arrival we parked on the street across from the Beulah Baptist Church along someone’s front yard. The guy came out while we were parking on his way to work. He was really nice and told us to enjoy our day at the celebration. It was a short walk to the park. The park was all set up for the celebration. We walked around and checked things out. A lady officer told us we would probably enjoy the parade more if we crossed over the bridge to the other side. After we crossed over to the other side we walked around again for a short time. We picked our spot and just stayed put. Since we had gotten there so early we were able to get the concrete blocks in the shade to sit on. There was a breeze and it was beautiful to say the least. Do get me wrong it was really really hot too. I realized I didn’t have the cord for my battery pack so I walked back across the bridge to get it but was told that they were going to raise the bridge soon and might not make it back. So I just turned around. The couple who was sitting next to us was so nice . Their car was on that side so she walked to her car for me and got her cord for me to use so I would be able to take plenty of pictures. Why am I adding all of this in my review? Well not only is the park beautiful but the people that was there were kind. The experience was great!!! The bridge went up and the Tampa Bay Lighting Boat Celebration was under way. It took a very long time for them to reach us. I was enjoying the Scenery. There was so many people enjoying the park. A man brought his own hammock from home. A few on rollerblades, walking, playing and just plain laying on the grassy bank. I’m enclosing pictures of the event and how people were...

I went to Julian B. Lane Park for the 50th Annual Gasparilla Festival of Art. These types of events happen at the park quite a few weekends every year. The GFA is one of the biggest. The City of Tampa did an excellent job building this amazing park. It's huge. The park seems to be perfectly maintained. There is a Boys and Girls Club on site. The playground is modern and massive. The jogging paths are long enough for the most ardent runners. There are hundreds of benches and chairs, plus tables, chess/checker tables, and open grass seating areas. Pets are everywhere. You can bring your fishing pole, just make sure you bring your license if required. You could spend the whole day without you or your children getting bored if you bring your favorite outdoor game for one of the wide open spaces. The downtown Tampa Riverwalk is within walking distance. It starts right across the Hillsborough river at the Straz theater. All in all the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park is a great place to visit for the...

Wonderful part to visit with the family or the dog, they have a little bit of everything for everyone whether you want to sit by the water Riverside take the kids to the water park or the dog to play fetch even have the space to play catch or throw football. They have sunscreen dispensaries shaded areas pavilions and public restrooms. Great place to throw birthday parties or hang out for a family trip. They have two parking areas both of which have handicap accessible sidewalks / parking larger walkways for getting between pavilions to activities the scenery is beautiful. Although the middle of a bigger city sometimes it feels like a smaller city here. Plenty of fresh air and fun for All. At the end of the park there is a kayak rental place and just over the bridge you can do this City Walk. Located in a pretty good area as far as I can recommend this is one of the best perks Tampa has for variety of things and...