The Tampa Bay Rays have released new renderings of their proposed $2.3 billion ballpark, which would be located in Tampa’s Drew Park neighborhood. The stadium would feature a see-thru cantilevered roof, a retractable batter’s eye wall, and an aquarium-like touch tank.
Design and Features
The renderings include views of various seating areas, including a bar overlooking the center field and two large video boards. The ballpark would seat about 28,000 fans, with the possibility of expanding for special events. The plaza would be nearly an acre, with palm trees and an aquarium-like touch tank.
The team is working with elected officials and staff from the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County to secure $976 million in public financing. The Rays have committed more than $1.25 billion for the ballpark. One unresolved issue is how future property tax growth within the city’s Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area would be pledged through tax-increment financing to help pay for the ballpark.
Original reporting: St. Pete Catalyst — read the source article.
