Archaeologists will work to identify graves under Tropicana Field lot
March 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Times highlights Stantec archaeologists’ discovery of historic cemetery findings under Tropicana Field
Archaeologists will soon begin work to confirm whether 10 potential graves found in a November 2024 survey remain under a parking lot at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The team will dig up to 15 feet into the earth to identify what previous ground-penetrating radar detected. They will excavate dirt by hand down to the coffin to confirm whether human remains are present in at least four graves.
That land was once home to Oaklawn Cemetery. Research done by Stantec, the city’s consultant, identified 13 lots with more possible graves.
Stantec will complete a technical report for the city after archaeologists identify and catalog any found remains and artifacts.