Close to the Yuengling Center
Located just a short drive from the Yuengling Center, The Retreat at Tampa keeps residents near USF basketball, volleyball, and other major campus events. The arena serves as the home venue for the USF men’s and women’s basketball teams and the Bulls volleyball program.
Near Corbett Stadium
Corbett Stadium is conveniently located near The Retreat at Tampa. Located within the USF Athletics District, the stadium hosts Bulls soccer and provides a campus setting for students who want to follow USF athletics throughout the year.
Quick Access to Fowler Fields
Fowler Fields’ proximity to The Retreat at Tampa gives residents a convenient route to outdoor recreation, intramural activities, practices, and informal games near campus.
Close to USF Recreation & Wellness
With USF Recreation & Wellness nearby, residents can stay near campus fitness resources, recreational programs, workouts, and wellness activities.
Built for Active USF Students
Students who want convenient access to sports, fitness, and recreation can benefit from The Retreat at Tampa’s location near the USF campus. Several major destinations are located near the community:
- Fowler Fields
- USF Baseball Stadium
- Yuengling Center
- USF Recreation & Wellness
- Corbett Stadium
These short trips help residents fit workouts, practices, intramurals, and games into hectic college schedules. Athletes, active students, and fans can stay connected to the facilities they use without adding substantial travel time to the day.
A Reliable Home Base for Athletic-Minded Students
Students with athletic interests often look beyond apartment amenities when deciding where to live. Location can affect how easily they reach practices, workouts, recreation programs, classes, and sporting events.
The Retreat at Tampa gives residents a consistent place to eat, sleep, study, and recharge near the USF Athletics District. This setting can be especially valuable for students balancing academic obligations with demanding athletic, recreational, or fitness schedules. In addition, The Retreat at Tampa has its own on-site fitness center and pool for recovery and leisure.
Football at Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium is roughly a 15- to 30-minute drive from The Retreat at Tampa, although travel times may increase with traffic and game-day congestion. The stadium currently hosts football and other major events.
On football game days, student activity increases around campus entrances, Fowler Avenue, restaurants, bars, and tailgating destinations. Residents of The Retreat at Tampa may also gather at the community before kickoff to tailgate and socialize before traveling to the stadium.
The drive to Raymond James Stadium is longer than the trip to USF’s on-campus athletic facilities, so residents should account for traffic, parking, and event-related road congestion when planning their departure.
Future Football Games on Campus
USF is constructing a brand-new on-campus stadium scheduled to open in Fall 2027, and the facility is expected to host football and women’s lacrosse, along with concerts and other university and community events.
Once the stadium opens, USF football games will move from across Tampa to the university’s campus. Because The Retreat at Tampa is already near the USF Athletics District, residents will be positioned much closer to future football game days than they are to Raymond James Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Raymond James Stadium is approximately a 15- to 30-minute drive from The Retreat at Tampa. Travel times may vary depending on traffic, parking, and game-day conditions.
USF game days bring increased activity to Fowler Avenue, campus entrances, restaurants, bars, and tailgating locations. Residents may gather at The Retreat at Tampa before kickoff to socialize and prepare for the game before traveling to the venue.
The Retreat at Tampa is a convenient option for students who regularly use athletic, fitness, and recreational facilities. Several major USF destinations are located near the community.
Yes. Residents are within a short drive of the Yuengling Center, Corbett Stadium, Fowler Fields, USF Recreation & Wellness, USF Baseball Stadium, and other facilities throughout campus.
Tampa Apartments Near USF Athletics
Living near USF athletics helps residents participate in more of the university experience. At The Retreat at Tampa, students are within a short drive of basketball, volleyball, soccer, recreation, intramurals, fitness facilities, and other campus events.
The community provides access for several types of residents:
- Fans attending games and athletic events
- Students participating in intramurals
- Residents using campus fitness and wellness facilities
- Club and recreational athletes
- Students balancing classes with regular training
- Friends meeting before games and tailgates
Whether the day includes a workout, practice, home game, tailgate, or study session, residents can return to an apartment near the places that shape active student life.
Get to Game Days Fast
The Retreat at Tampa places residents near many of the venues that define Bulls athletics, including The Yuengling Center, Corbett Stadium and USF Baseball Stadium.
Close to Campus Recreation
USF Recreation & Wellness is located near The Retreat at Tampa, meaning residents can stay close to workouts, intramurals, fitness programs, and recreational activities while maintaining an off-campus living arrangement. Fowler Fields is even closer, giving students another nearby option for outdoor activity and recreation.
Dining, Socializing, and Game-Day Energy Nearby
Game days can transform the area around USF, particularly along Fowler Avenue and near the university’s main entrances. Restaurants, bars, and tailgating areas become gathering points for students preparing to watch the Bulls, and The Retreat at Tampa keeps the major parts of an active student lifestyle nearby.