Future Tom Owens Park
In the Spring of 2023, Farmington City acquired an historic treasure and 6.5 acres of land on the East bench. After much deliberation, Tom Owens, who has owned and preserved the land since the 1990’s, agreed to the sale.
The most prominent feature of this land was the Richard Grist Mill, a building from pioneer times. Preserving the Mill and making this into an incredible park and destination is the Council’s goal. Designing a park of this nature is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we are hoping to get it right. The master planning process has begun and it will likely take several years before design and other work is completed.
On September 9, 2023, the community came together and helped to clear away overgrowth as part of the 9/11 Day of Service.
