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Charter · Grades K–8
Tampa,
FL
Sulphur Springs
Tampa,
FL
Neighborhoods
Sulphur Springs
1920s history, Florida Avenue flavor, and Hillsborough River views
About the Neighborhood
Living in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs is a riverfront residential neighborhood in North Tampa, about five miles from downtown. Florida Avenue is its main thoroughfare, with local favorites like Kanka’s Peruvian Tex-Mex Cuisine and nearby Seminole Heights dining such as Rooster & the Till just to the south. The 214-foot Sulphur Springs Water Tower, built in 1927, is a neighborhood landmark visible from Interstate 275, and the Springs Theater hosts live concerts. River Tower Park surrounds the tower along the Hillsborough River and hosts a free Florida Orchestra concert each October. Sulphur Springs offers residents a riverside setting with local landmarks, parks, and quick access to downtown.
Historic Water Tower
Hillsborough River
Springs Theater
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Walk, Bike & Transit
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Walk Score
45
Bike Score
41
Transit Score
Education
Schools
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–8
Sligh Middle School
Public · Grades 6–8
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School
Public · Grades PK–8
New Springs Elementary School
Charter · Grades K–8
Getting Around
Public Transit
22nd Street (Route 12)
Bus
Waters Avenue (Route 16)
Bus
Busch Boulevard (Route 39)
Bus
Nebraska Avenue (Metrorapid Route 400)
Bus
Florida Avenue (Route 1)
Bus
15th/30th Street (Route 9)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Sulphur Springs located in Tampa?
Sulphur Springs sits north of downtown Tampa, bordered by Busch Boulevard to the north and the Hillsborough River to the south.
Is Sulphur Springs a good neighborhood to live in Tampa?
Sulphur Springs is a riverside neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes and new modern-style construction, plus plenty of green space nearby. Rowlett Park offers fishing, walking trails, pickleball courts, and a dog park, and Sulphur Springs Park adds more trails to explore. Residents can head south on Florida Avenue to Seminole Heights for dining or take Interstate 275 to reach downtown Tampa.
What is Sulphur Springs, Tampa known for?
Sulphur Springs is best known as “Florida’s Coney Island,” a nickname from its heyday as a tourist destination with a 40-foot water slide, an alligator farm, and the nation’s first indoor mall. The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center keeps that story alive with free exhibits on the neighborhood’s past.
How far is Sulphur Springs from downtown Tampa?
Sulphur Springs is about 5 miles north of downtown Tampa.
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