Ferrell Middle Magnet School
Public · Grades 6–8
Tampa,
FL
Northeast Tampa
Tampa,
FL
Neighborhoods
Northeast Tampa
Pickleball at Rowlett, paddling on the Hillsborough
About the Neighborhood
Living in Northeast Tampa
Northeast Tampa is a residential area along the Hillsborough River, just north of downtown and east of Interstate 275. Local favorites like Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club and Kanka’s Peruvian Tex-Mex Cuisine are found along the Nebraska and Florida avenue corridors, with Rooster & the Till nearby in Seminole Heights. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and the galleries and restaurants of Seminole Heights are a short drive away. Rowlett Park offers riverside walking trails, fishing, pickleball courts, and a dog park, with canoeists often seen paddling the Hillsborough River along its edge. Northeast Tampa gives residents a relaxed riverfront setting with dining, recreation, and attractions close by.
Rowlett Park
Hillsborough River Recreation
Nebraska Avenue Dining
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Walk, Bike & Transit
39
Walk Score
54
Bike Score
31
Transit Score
Education
Schools
Middleton High School
Public · Grades 9–12
Lomax Magnet Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Young Middle Magnet School
Public · Grades 6–8
Edison Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Getting Around
Public Transit
Tampa Historic Streetcar (Route 800)
Rail
22nd Street (Route 12)
Bus
40th Street (Route 5)
Bus
15th/30th Street (Route 9)
Bus
Florida Avenue (Route 1)
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Columbus Drive (Route 15)
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Nebraska Avenue (Metrorapid Route 400)
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Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Northeast Tampa located in Tampa?
Northeast Tampa is located north of downtown Tampa, with the Hillsborough River to the east and Interstate 275 to the west.
Is Northeast Tampa a good neighborhood to live in Tampa?
Northeast Tampa is an established residential area with oak-lined streets, single-family homes, and a growing number of new developments. Rowlett Park provides outdoor recreation along the river, while Seminole Heights and the Nebraska and Florida avenue corridors offer dining and shopping. Interstate 275 and U.S. Route 41 connect residents to downtown Tampa, with bus routes along U.S. 41, Busch Boulevard, and Fowler Avenue.
What is Northeast Tampa, Tampa known for?
Northeast Tampa traces its roots to Sulphur Springs, which grew from a mineral spring into a major tourist attraction by the 1940s. The area now offers riverfront recreation at Rowlett Park, local dining along Nebraska and Florida avenues, and easy access to the arts and restaurant scene in Seminole Heights.
How far is Northeast Tampa from downtown Tampa?
Northeast Tampa is approximately 6 miles north of downtown Tampa.
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