Quiet, riverfront, established
Temple Terrace
River living, university close
About the area
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is a small, incorporated city within the Tampa metro area, bordered by the Hillsborough River and adjacent to the University of South Florida. Known for its winding, tree-canopied streets, mid-century homes, and the historic Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, it offers a quiet residential feel with easy access to Tampa's urban amenities.
Quick Facts
- Area
- Temple Terrace
- Starting from
- $300K+
- Vibe
- Quiet, riverfront, established
- Zip codes
- 33617, 33637
History
The story of
Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace was founded in the 1920s as a Mediterranean-style residential community centered around a golf course and citrus groves. The city's name comes from the Moorish temple-like architecture of its original buildings and the terraced hillsides along the Hillsborough River. It was one of Florida's earliest planned communities, designed with curving streets that followed the natural terrain — a departure from the rigid grids of most Florida developments. The arrival of the University of South Florida in 1956 brought growth and diversity to the area. Today Temple Terrace maintains its distinct identity as a small city within the greater Tampa metro.
Living here
Things to do in Temple Terrace
Hillsborough River State Park
Nearby 3,000-acre park with class II rapids, camping, and nature trails
Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
Historic course dating to the 1920s, one of Tampa Bay's oldest
Riverhills Park
Scenic riverfront park with kayak launch, picnic areas, and wildlife viewing
Flatwoods Park
Large preserve with paved multi-use trails popular with cyclists and runners
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