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Rays Ballpark District Approved at 4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd

The Rays' 8 million sq ft ballpark district at 4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd is approved, with 5,700 units, 700 hotel rooms, and completion set for March 2029.

Aerial rendering of the Tampa Bay Rays Forever Home Ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district at dusk
Aerial rendering of the Tampa Bay Rays Forever Home Ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district at duskRendering via Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays Forever Home Ballpark and Mixed-Use District is approved for 4001 West Tampa Bay Boulevard. The project was previously proposed for the Hillsborough Community College campus in Drew Park before the address was updated. Plans call for 5,700 residential units, 700 hotel rooms, and 8,000,000 square feet total. The Rays are the developer, with Populous as architect.

Interior rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark showing the field, seating bowl, and translucent roof
Interior rendering of the proposed Rays ballpark showing the field, seating bowl, and translucent roofRendering via Tampa Bay Rays
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The centerpiece is a domed ballpark with a translucent roof. The district includes ground-floor retail and dining, a 4+ star convention hotel, and an office complex with sky terraces and rooftop gardens. Public green space, entertainment venues, and a walkable streetscape round out the plan.

Rendering of the main entry plaza of the proposed Rays ballpark in Tampa
Rendering of the main entry plaza of the proposed Rays ballpark in TampaRendering via Tampa Bay Rays

Completion is set for March 31, 2029. Project data reports one affordable housing unit, up from zero in earlier filings.

The site sits along West Tampa Bay Boulevard near Dale Mabry Highway, across from Raymond James Stadium, with I-275 access to the south.

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Address
4001 West Tampa Bay Boulevard, Tampa, FL
Units
5,700
Sq Ft
8,000,000
Completion
Mar 30, 2029

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