Raise the BARK!
Bark in the Park is back and better than ever! Tampa's favorite festival returns on February 6th, 2027 at Curtis Hixon Park and includes a one-mile Walk for the Animals along Tampa's beautiful downtown Riverwalk, followed by a family- and pet-friendly festival with entertainment, food & drinks, dozens of amazing vendors, a Kid Zone, fun activities for pets and their people, a doggie costume contest, and a showcase of adoptable dogs!
Bark in the Park benefits thousands of homeless animals each year by raising much-needed funds that provide medical care, food, housing, and enrichment for the animals at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay's Hillsborough and Pinellas campuses.
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Participate in the Walk!
Grab your leash, gather your crew, and join us for the Bark in the Park Walk! Your registration includes exclusive event swag, a commemorative completion gift, and the chance to make a lifesaving difference for animals in need. You can participate as a team of one or as part of a Pack (team), where all of the funds your team raises add together to propel you up the fundraising Leaderboard!
Frequently Asked Questions...
Have questions before joining us at Bark in the Park? We’ve got you covered!
Check out our frequently asked questions below for helpful details about event admission, parking, activities, what to bring, pet guidelines, fundraising tips to help you and your team meet your goals, and more. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your four-legged friends!
Bark in the Park provides crucial funding for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to provide essential services for homeless animals, as well as local pets and their people.
For more than 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to our vision of leading the way because every life counts. HSTB is a Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity and received the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency again in 2026. The Animal Hospital is accredited by AHAA, the standard in veterinary excellence, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is dedicated to the highest standards in animal sheltering and veterinary care. Our adoption programs, affordable veterinary services, community outreach efforts and volunteer opportunities are essential to the health and wellbeing of thousands of animals across Tampa Bay.
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Sheryl Springer has earned the Fundraising Achieved Badge
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Sheryl Springer has reached their fundraising goal of $200.00!
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Eatl Springer donated $105.00 to Sheryl Springer
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Betty Collins donated $50.00 to Joanne Hubert
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Our Newest Participants
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Monique deletoile $0.00 raised
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Joanne Hubert $496.25 raised
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Arlo Kokensparger $52.50 raised
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Agnes Kokensparger $52.50 raised
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Constance Kokensparger $0.00 raised
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Todd Kokensparger $0.00 raised
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Carley Sembower $52.50 raised
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Ryuk Balogh
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Dave Balogh $264.00 raised
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Karen Falconer $355.00 raised
Bark in the Park 2027 Leaderboard
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Joanne Hubert $496.25 raised
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Karen Falconer $355.00 raised
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Dave Balogh $264.00 raised
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Sheryl Springer $210.00 raised
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Lisa Novorska $105.00 raised
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PARty Animals $619.00 raised
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Joanne Hubert $496.25 raised
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HSTB Paw-some Volunteers $367.50 raised
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K-Team $105.00 raised
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1 Dave Balogh $264.00
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2 Karen Falconer $250.00
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3 Lisa Novorska $105.00
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4 Jennifer Bradley $105.00
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5 Eatl Springer $105.00