Farmington’s Bud Norman Memorial Sports Complex to re-open on April 24

The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the re-opening of the Bud Norman Memorial Sports Complex. Renovations began in October 2024 at 1100 Sainte Genevieve Avenue in Farmington, closing the complex. The upgrades included a new concession stand, bathrooms, signage,...

From 2024: Farmington Mayor Larry Forsythe and Donna Norman unveil the mockup for the new signage at the Bud Norman Memorial Sports Complex as the name is changed from the Farmington Sports Complex. Photo credit: Kristin White, Discover FarmingtonThe Farmington Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m.

to celebrate the re-opening of the Bud Norman Memorial Sports Complex.Renovations began in October 2024 at 1100 Sainte Genevieve Avenue in Farmington, closing the complex. The upgrades included a new concession stand, bathrooms, signage, backstops, fencing, dugouts, and equipment.

Farmington Parks and Recreation Director, Lainie Gault, said, “We are excited to welcome the community back to the Bud Norman Sports Complex. The renovations to the facility will make for a great experience for players and fans.”The facility is open to the public daily from dawn to 11 p.

m., when games and practices are not scheduled. The first planned event at the complex is the Seven in the Spring USSSA Fastpitch Tournament, beginning on April 25.

This event is open to the public, and spectators are welcome to attend.To reserve practice time for fields and batting cages or for more information about the complex, call the Farmington Civic Center at 573-756-0900 or visit farmington-mo.gov/ball-fields.

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