MacFarlane Park - West Tampa

Macfarlane Park
1720 N. MacDill Avenue
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Park amenities include picnic tables, grills, restrooms, ball fields, play courts, tennis and racquetball courts, a playground, and the David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center. MacFarlane park is located between MacDill and Lincoln Avenues, bordered by Spruce Street on the north.

The main entrance on MacDill Avenue is marked by this unique archway. The land for the park was donated by Hugh Macfarlane in 1908. This archway has been standing since 1909.

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Those of us who grew up in West Tampa in the area of this park, remember it as a place for our childhood birthday parties, family picnics and Easter egg hunts.

George Guida Memorial Drive is the main entrance to the park. It leads from the archway on MacDill Ave. to the pavilion on the "big hill."

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George Guida

"Mr. West Tampa"

1987 MacFarlane Park Street Renaming Ceremony Honorable E. J. Salcines and Mayor Freedman of Tampa

From the memorial marker at MacFarlane Park. GEORGE GUIDA 1914-1986 "MR. WEST TAMPA" The grateful citizenry of Tampa dedicated this roadway to the memory of George Guida for his commitment to improving the quality of life for all. A business and civic leader, banker and builder of many of our public service buildings, such as Jesuit H.S. Athletic Field House, Rey Park Recreation Center, St. Joseph's Convent. The Boys and Girls Clubs of America presented him their Silver Keystone and Bronze Keystone Awards for building their West Tampa and Interbay facilities. With his wife Palmira and children, he lived and worked near this site. An Outstanding Citizen, the Lord graced us with his presence and let George do it ... He was "Mr. West Tampa."

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