Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located in the northwestern part of the city limits of Tampa, with the northern portion located in unincorporated Hillsborough County near Lake Magdalene. The area was mainly a citrus grove until development began in the 1950's and 1960's.

In 1926, a savvy developer lured 10,000 prospective buyers to Forest Hills by staging a free boxing match featuring heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey. Another sports legend, golfer Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, and her wrestler husband, George, bought the golf course in 1949. Today, the city-owned Babe Zaharias Golf Course provides a park-like center for the suburban community carved from the north Tampa woodlands.

Capital Projects

Wastewater

Foundation for Tampa's Neighborhoods Project-Wastewater Improvements for Forest Hills Area

The collection system rehabilitation project will restore aging sewer pipes and…

Council: 7Est. Cost: $4,700,000Fund Source: PIPES

Water

Foundation for Tampa's Neighborhoods Project_Forest Hills Area

This project will replace the aging water mains in this area with new and larger…

Council: 7Est. Cost: $5,454,315Fund Source: PIPES

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