A bright, daytime outdoor photograph of a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A large, diverse group of city officials and community members stand smiling together behind a long yellow ribbon. In the center, an older individual wearing a dark suit and yellow tie is cutting the ribbon with scissors. To their left, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is visible wearing a dark blue jacket over a white top. The group is gathered beneath a large, decorative black metal archway that reads 'WEST TAMPA' across the top and 'SALCINES PARK' just below it. To the left of the group is a brick pillar featuring a bronze dedication plaque. The ground is paved with distinct gray hexagonal stones, and palm trees are visible against a clear, cloudless blue sky in the background.

West Tampa’s Salcines Park officially reopens

It was named after Emiliano Salcines, a civic leader who community members called the mayor of West Tampa.

by Zoe Sax and WMNF News May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Last week, the ribbon was cut on the newly renovated Salcines Park in West Tampa. Once a hub for political and cultural gatherings. Originally opened in 1991, the park has been a major cultural and historical part of West Tampa. It was named after Emiliano Salcines, a civic leader who community members called the mayor of West […]

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