The city council voted Monday to move forward with plans for Tinker Field.
The measure passed six to one.
The field itself will be preserved and designated a historic landmark. The grandstands will be taken down.
Plans to put a monument to recognize events that happened there are still in the works.
The field will be repurposed for festivals and other community activities.
The baseball field, located at South Tampa Avenue and West Church Street, is adjacent to the Citrus Bowl. But, that's been part of the problem: As the Citrus Bowl was renovated, it extended into part of the outfield of Tinker Field.
The other issue has been the baseball field has been in disrepair for years, and fixing it would cost the city around $10 million. The 80-year-old facility would need a major overhaul, including electrical upgrades and structural improvements, in order to meet safety standards.