Entry No. 29 — the Tampa file — filed under: giant-sculptures

Perry Harvey Sr. Park Gateway Sculptures

Sculpted by artist James Simon, this 11-acre historic park features colossal 16-foot concrete soul musicians, 9-foot dancers, giant lampshades, and a monumental stained-glass jukebox.

The move: Pack a lunch to eat under the shade of 16-foot concrete bass players and saxophone statues, then walk through the park's historical timeline mosaic tiles.

📍 Downtown / ENCORE Tampa
💸 Free
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1000 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL 36602

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: jamessimonsculpture.com · tampa.gov

last checked: 2026-07-21