{"id":617025,"date":"2026-03-10T15:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/617025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:38:23","slug":"community-weighs-in-on-proposed-rays-stadium-site-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/617025\/","title":{"rendered":"Community weighs in on proposed Rays stadium site in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting two more community feedback meetings Tuesday and Wednesday as discussions continue around a potential new stadium at Hillsborough College<\/a> along Dale Mary Highway.<\/p>\n

For weeks, residents across the Tampa Bay region have been sharing their thoughts on the possibility of the Rays finding a permanent home on the Tampa side of the bay<\/a>. While opinions remain mixed, the focus of the meetings is now on what community members want the team and developers to consider as plans move forward.<\/p>\n

Watch Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick’s full report<\/p>\n

Community Weighs in on proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium site in Tampa<\/p>\n

Many Tampa residents say their feelings about the proposal continue to evolve as more details are released.<\/p>\n

Several fans expressed excitement about the idea of a Tampa based stadium, saying it would make attending games more convenient compared to the team\u2019s current home at Tropicana Field.<\/p>\n

Julian Yescas, who lives downtown, told Tampa Bay 28 reporter Keely McCormick a stadium closer to home would allow him to go to more games. However, he said public transportation and traffic concerns must be addressed.<\/p>\n

Yescas said, “I would just say the traffic gets pretty congested down there\u2026. I would just transportation in general needs to improve on this side of the bridge.”<\/p>\n

Affordability is another major concern we are hearing from people. Residents tell us they eat ticket prices and concessions to remain family friendly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay 28’s McCormick also caught up with Joel Steele, a baseball fan in downtown Tampa.<\/p>\n

Steele said, “A lot of major sports have gotten super expensive so if it is a little more fan and family friendly I think it will get more people out and get them excited.”<\/p>\n

While Joel Steele is hoping the prices remain affordable, he also said a move to Tampa could bring new energy and economic activity to the Dale Mabry area.<\/p>\n

Steele said, “I know a lot of people aren’t happy about that, but it kind of spices it up and mixes it up and I think it\u2019ll get interest and that\u2019s the goal to get people in the stadium, get them excited again.”<\/p>\n

The Rays say the feedback gathered during the meetings will help guide the proposal and plans.<\/p>\n

The next meeting is Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson High School Auditorium. The address is 4401 W Cypress St. Tampa, FL.<\/p>\n

There is also a meeting on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 to 8p.m. at The Skills Center. The address is 5107 N 22nd Street Tampa, FL.<\/p>\n

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