Former St. Petersburg leader Rick Baker pitched his bold vision of transforming Tropicana Field into a sprawling 30-acre green space, reshaping the 86-acre city property, and shifting focus from stadium construction to public recreation.
“This would be so cool in St. Pete at the Trop site. It also becomes a great quality of life for the people in the community,” said Baker to WTSP.
The design features a circular pathway where the ballpark stands now. Winding trails lead to a central hub, while Booker Creek meanders through the grounds. This green space would double the size of previous proposals…