Do Not Sell Farrington Field

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article254343238.html

State Board of Review approves Farrington Field for National Register of Historic Places The designation will make state tax credit available for the field’s maintenance.

https://www.texaslawsmith.com/post/fort-worth-s-historic-farrington-field

Fort Worth's Historic Farrington Field Fort Worth's Historic Farrington Field has been a Fort Worth Independent School District icon since it’s construction in 1939.

Farrington Field, large enough for accommodations, hosts FWISD COVID-19 Graduation Ceremonies

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-isd-high-schools-hold-senior-commencement-mask-required/2396411/

Fort Worth ISD High Schools Hold Senior Commencement, Mask Required This week, the Fort Worth Independent School District has been holding Senior Commencement Celebrations. But because of a recent state order that put limits on large gatherings, the school district had to move Friday’s start time up, by several hours – from 7 p.m., to 1 p.m.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article243504606.html

Can a 1937 land deed save Fort Worth ISD’s historic Farrington Field from being sold? Farrington’s grandson remembers his father telling him there was a deed restriction that said if the land wasn’t used for athletic purposes or if the school district tried to sell it, the land on which the stadium was built would revert back to its original owner.

Almost everyone who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas has a fond memory of Farrington Fieid! Whether you were in the marching band, JROTC, the homecoming court. or were a cheerleader, football player, soccer player, or track runner share the story of one of your favorite memories there!!

Check out this article on the history of Farrington Field by John Henry

https://www.fwisd.org/cms/lib/TX01918778/Centricity/domain/36/history/Segregated%20school%20made%20Fort%20Worth.pdf

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article242702021.html

I know that most people have other pressing concerns in light of the COVID-19 virus that has disrupted many aspects of our lives but take a moment to share this page with your Fort Worth family and friends.

This stadium has been a part of our community for almost 90 years and I believe that its fate should be decision left up to the Fort Worth area community. If you believe that this stadium should be saved or, at the very least, believe that there should be some sort of community discussion regarding its future, please do what you can to get the word out.

Fort Worth schools have sold first excess properties. But what about Farrington Field? Bids for the iconic Farrington Field could come later this year.

“Since 1938...Thousands of Athletes and Coaches have made the walk down this tunnel into historic Farrington Field. You just became part of...HISTORY”

And thousands and thousands more have come together to watch them from its bleachers on Friday nights each fall.