{"id":601226,"date":"2026-03-02T07:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/601226\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:34:14","slug":"rays-announce-public-community-engagement-sessions-for-new-ballpark-and-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/601226\/","title":{"rendered":"Rays announce public community engagement sessions for new ballpark and district"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Three are scheduled for March, and additional community engagement dates, locations, and details will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtsp.com\/article\/news\/local\/hillsboroughcounty\/desantis-approves-rays-stadium-land-transfer-tampa-florida\/67-fd4e3d06-02b6-4423-b27c-b6fcb721e634\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> on Friday announced the first three public community engagement sessions to gather feedback on the team\u2019s proposed new ballpark and mixed\u2011use development in Hillsborough County.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The series will begin Tuesday, March 3, at Hillsborough College\u2019s Dale Mabry campus, with additional events planned across the county. Team officials say the sessions are designed to give residents, students, business leaders, and fans an early look at evolving concepts for the project. Attendees will be able to ask questions and weigh in on design ideas that will guide the next phase of planning.<\/p>\n<p>Community Engagement Sessions on New Ballpark and District:<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, March 10, 20266:30 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.Hillsborough Community College \u2013 Dale Mabry Campus<br \/>Dale Mabry Student Services Auditorium (DSTU 111)Tampa, FL 33607<br \/>4001 West Tampa Bay Blvd.<br \/>Tampa, FL 33614Tuesday, March 10, 20266:30 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.Jefferson High School Auditorium<br \/>4401 W Cypress St.<br \/>Tampa, FL 33607Wednesday, March 11, 20266:30 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.The Skills Center<br \/>5107 N 22nd St.<br \/>Tampa, FL 33610                    <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to hearing directly from our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community as this exciting project continues to take shape,\u201d Dr. Ken Atwater, President of Hillsborough College, said. \u201cThis partnership represents a transformational opportunity for Hillsborough College, and most importantly, for the student experience. By reimagining our Dale Mabry campus as part of a vibrant, mixed-use district, we have the opportunity to enhance campus facilities, expand workforce offerings and internship pathways, and create new avenues for learning and career development that will benefit our students for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Under the proposal, ballpark construction would be funded jointly by the Rays, Hillsborough County, and the City of Tampa, while the larger multi\u2011billion\u2011dollar district would be privately financed. More information is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/newballpark.raysbaseball.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">NewBallpark.RaysBaseball.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Three are scheduled for March, and additional community engagement dates, locations, and details will be announced soon. 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