# Kid-friendly places in Tampa

122 listed places in Tampa: 114 playgrounds and things to do and 8 restaurants. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-11-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/restaurants) (8)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/playgrounds) (114)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/with-kids-menu) (3)
- [Free things to do with kids in Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/free-to-visit) (15)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/with-water-play) (21)

## Places (the first 100 of 122)

1. [1983](https://ourplayday.com/places/1983-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). Comfort food with an arcade game room, claw machines, a lawn with a putting green and a kids' menu for 10 and under.
2. [Anderson Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/anderson-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Shady park under big trees, with two playgrounds, swings and a splash pad where lion statues spray water.
3. [Ballast Point Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/ballast-point-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Bayfront park with a playground and a splash pad of flower fountains and ground jets, and covered picnic tables.
4. [Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/cotanchobee-fort-brooke-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Waterfront park at the end of the Riverwalk, with a tree-shaded playground and splash pad, a pier and a mangrove overlook.
5. [Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Interactive Fountain](https://ourplayday.com/places/curtis-hixon-waterfront-park-interactive-fountain-tampa) (park, Tampa). Riverfront park with interactive fountains to run through, a large playground and shaded pavilions, right by the children's museum.
6. [Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/emanuel-p-johnson-recreation-center-splash-pad-tampa) (water park, Tampa). A county splash pad at a recreation center that also has a playground.
7. [Fair Oaks Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/fair-oaks-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A city splash pad beside the community center, running on a seasonal schedule.
8. [Giddens Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/giddens-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a small interactive splash pad, a playground, ball fields and a recreation center.
9. [Glazer Children's Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/glazer-children-s-museum-tampa) (museum, Tampa). Children's museum with a pretend vet clinic, a kid-size grocery store and a giant triceratops fossil, plus an enclosed area for babies and toddlers.
10. [Kenly Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/kenly-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A new splash pad with a giant tipping bucket among its spray features, and a playground too.
11. [Kings Forest Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/kings-forest-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A five-acre neighborhood park with a splash pad, a playground and an open field to run around in.
12. [Kona Grill](https://ourplayday.com/places/kona-grill-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). Steaks, seafood and sushi rolled at the bar, with a patio and a kids' menu.
13. [Northdale Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/northdale-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A county park and recreation center with a splash pad and a playground.
14. [Perry Harvey Sr. Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/perry-harvey-sr-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Splash pad in a park full of big sculptures and art on the neighborhood's history, with a skate bowl and basketball courts.
15. [Springhill Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/springhill-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A city splash pad at a neighborhood park with a community center, running on a seasonal schedule.
16. [Town 'N Country Commons and Westgate Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/town-n-country-commons-and-westgate-park-tampa) (playground, Tampa). A playground with swings, a picnic shelter and a short paved trail, next to a community center.
17. [Water Works Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/water-works-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Riverfront park with a ship-shaped play area, a splash pad with spouts and a dumping bucket, and a restored spring full of fish and birds.
18. [Winston Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/winston-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). An eight-acre county park with a splash pad and a playground, plus a basketball court and an outdoor fitness gym.
19. [Adventure Island Tampa Bay](https://ourplayday.com/places/adventure-island-tampa-bay-tampa) (water park, Tampa).
20. [Bypass Canal Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bypass-canal-park-tampa) (playground, Tampa). A playground and swings in a county park on the Tampa Bypass Canal, with a picnic shelter, basketball courts and a paved trail.
21. [Carrollwood Village Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/carrollwood-village-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). County park with a playground and a splash pad, plus a skate park and a dog park.
22. [Les Miller All People's Community Park (Miller Park)](https://ourplayday.com/places/les-miller-all-people-s-community-park-miller-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). The county's largest adaptive playground, 10,000 sq ft with an adventure theme, and a splash pad with sensory play.
23. [Picnic Island Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/picnic-island-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Beach park with a sandy playground (slides, swings, a rope climber), a white sand beach and picnic shelters.
24. [The Florida Aquarium](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-florida-aquarium-tampa) (aquarium, Tampa). Waterfront aquarium with an outdoor splash pad that has a toddler section, plus boat cruises to look for wild dolphins.
25. [Ulele](https://ourplayday.com/places/ulele-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). Native Florida cooking and its own brewery in a restored 1903 waterworks on the river, right next to the Water Works Park splash pad and playground.
26. [ZooTampa at Lowry Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/zootampa-at-lowry-park-tampa) (park, Tampa).
27. [Monterey Lakeside Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/monterey-lakeside-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). A small lake with a fountain and a short paved path, plus picnic shelters, grills and a gazebo.
28. [MOSI Museum of Science and Industry](https://ourplayday.com/places/mosi-museum-of-science-and-industry-tampa) (science center, Tampa). Science center with a bed of nails, a hurricane machine, animatronic dinosaurs and a science mini golf course on the lawn.
29. [Al Barnes Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/al-barnes-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
30. [Al Lopez Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/al-lopez-park-tampa) (playground, Tampa). Big city park with several playground areas, monkey bars and slides, and shaded play structures with seating for grown-ups.
31. [Alexander Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/alexander-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
32. [American Legion Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/american-legion-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
33. [Armature Works](https://ourplayday.com/places/armature-works-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). Restored warehouse market with a row of counter-service kitchens, so everyone at the table can order something different.
34. [Baybridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/baybridge-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
35. [Beacon Meadows Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/beacon-meadows-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
36. [Borrell Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/borrell-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
37. [Busch Gardens Tampa Bay](https://ourplayday.com/places/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-tampa) (garden, Tampa). Theme park and zoo in one, with strollers to rent at the gate.
38. [Cacciatore Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cacciatore-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, basketball courts and an open field.
39. [Capaz Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/capaz-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
40. [Carrollwood Meadows Park and Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/carrollwood-meadows-park-and-community-center-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park and community center with a playground and a picnic shelter.
41. [Causeway Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/causeway-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
42. [Chandler Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/chandler-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
43. [Charles B. Williams Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/charles-b-williams-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
44. [Cheney Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cheney-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
45. [Church Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/church-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
46. [Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/columbia-cafe-at-the-tampa-bay-history-center-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). Cafe at the history museum with breezy outdoor tables by the water, Cuban sandwiches and the classic 1905 Salad.
47. [Copeland Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/copeland-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with two play areas (monkey bars, slides and swings for babies and bigger kids), a pool and a nature trail.
48. [Corona Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/corona-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
49. [Country Place Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/country-place-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, an open field, basketball and tennis courts and picnic shelters.
50. [Country Place West Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/country-place-west-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, a basketball court, walking trails and picnic shelters.
51. [Country Run Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/country-run-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, a basketball court, walking trails and picnic shelters.
52. [Cross Creek Park and Sports Complex](https://ourplayday.com/places/cross-creek-park-and-sports-complex-tampa) (park, Tampa). Sports complex with a playground and a picnic shelter.
53. [Cuscaden Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cuscaden-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
54. [Cypress Point Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cypress-point-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a beach, a playground with climbing and balance areas, sand volleyball and shelters.
55. [David E West Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/david-e-west-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
56. [Davis Islands Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/davis-islands-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
57. [Deerfield Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/deerfield-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
58. [Don Hardy Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/don-hardy-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, a picnic shelter and a trail.
59. [Duran Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/duran-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
60. [East Ybor Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/east-ybor-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
61. [Egypt Lake Park and Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/egypt-lake-park-and-community-center-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park and community center with a playground and a picnic shelter.
62. [Fawnridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fawnridge-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, a basketball court and tennis courts.
63. [Fernando Mesa Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fernando-mesa-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
64. [Forest Hills Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/forest-hills-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
65. [Friendship Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/friendship-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
66. [Gadsden Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/gadsden-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground.
67. [George Russell Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/george-russell-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
68. [Grant Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/grant-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
69. [Hamilton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hamilton-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). County park with a playground, a basketball court and cricket fields.
70. [Hampton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hampton-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, basketball and tennis courts, an open field and picnic shelters.
71. [Henry and Ola Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/henry-and-ola-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
72. [Highland Pines Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/highland-pines-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
73. [Hyde Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hyde-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
74. [Jackson Springs Park and Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/jackson-springs-park-and-community-center-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park and community center with a playground.
75. [Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/julian-b-lane-riverfront-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). A fenced play cove for ages 2 to 12 and a splash pad with a big splash bucket, with shaded play structures by the river.
76. [K Peas Place](https://ourplayday.com/places/k-peas-place-tampa) (indoor play space, Tampa). Indoor play space for ages 0 to 6, with open play and music, storytelling, sensory and art classes that caregivers join in.
77. [Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kids-empire-tampa-citrus-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Indoor playground in the mall for ages 1 to 12, with a multi-level maze of slides and a toddler zone with mini slides and a small ball pit.
78. [Lettuce Lake Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lettuce-lake-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Two playgrounds with swings, adaptive and sensory equipment and a plant and animal scavenger hunt, plus a 3,500-foot boardwalk.
79. [Lincoln Gardens Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lincoln-gardens-park-tampa) (garden, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
80. [Lucy Dell Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/lucy-dell-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
81. [MacFarlane Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/macfarlane-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with two playgrounds, tennis courts and a community center.
82. [Mad Dogs and Englishmen](https://ourplayday.com/places/mad-dogs-and-englishmen-tampa) (restaurant, Tampa). British pub with a fireplace living room, a patio and a garden room, and a kids' menu of pasta, grilled cheese and fish and chips.
83. [Morgan Woods Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/morgan-woods-community-center-tampa) (attraction, Tampa). Community center park with a playground.
84. [Nana Ana's Playhouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/nana-ana-s-playhouse-tampa) (indoor play space, Tampa). An indoor playhouse for kids under 6, with climbing structures, sensory play and themed pretend stations.
85. [North Tampa Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-tampa-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
86. [Northlakes Community Center and Sports Complex](https://ourplayday.com/places/northlakes-community-center-and-sports-complex-tampa) (attraction, Tampa). Community center and sports complex with a playground.
87. [Nuccio Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/nuccio-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground beside a community center.
88. [Oak Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/oak-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
89. [Orange Grove Sports Complex](https://ourplayday.com/places/orange-grove-sports-complex-tampa) (attraction, Tampa). Sports complex with a playground.
90. [Palma Ceia Lions Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/palma-ceia-lions-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
91. [Palma Ceia Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/palma-ceia-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
92. [Pepin Family Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/pepin-family-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). County park with a playground and a picnic shelter.
93. [Perrone Park and Community Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/perrone-park-and-community-center-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park and community center with a playground.
94. [Playgrounds of Tampa](https://ourplayday.com/places/playgrounds-of-tampa-tampa) (indoor play space, Tampa). 13,500 sq ft of indoor play for ages 0 to 12, with coffee, pizza and milkshakes at the counter.
95. [Progress Village Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/progress-village-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Park with a playground, basketball and pickleball courts, baseball fields and picnic shelters.
96. [Ragan Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/ragan-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
97. [Rey Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rey-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
98. [Rivercrest Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rivercrest-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
99. [Robert C. Gardner Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/robert-c-gardner-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.
100. [Robles Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/robles-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a playground.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa.

## About this list

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