Farrington Field, Fort Worth

Name: Farrington Field
Address: 1501 N University Dr, Fort Worth, United States

#132 among attractions in Fort Worth

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Farrington Field is an 18,500-capacity multi-use stadium located in Fort Worth, Texas. Designed by Preston M. Geren, the stadium was financed with federal funds from the WPA and a local contribution from the school district. Designed in the PWA/Clssical style of moderne architecture, the stadium was completed in 1939 and was named in memory of E.S. Farrington, a long time superintendent of the Fort Worth Independent School District. In 1986 local preservationists succeeded in preserving the stadium. The stadium is the 2nd largest in Fort Worth proper and is used mainly for football and track & field. ()

Capacity: 18.5 thous.Coordinates: 32°44'46"N, 97°21'38"W

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1501 N University DrCultural DistrictFort Worth United States

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Farrington Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Montgomery Plaza.

~1700 ftNW
Renowned art collection and building
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
9 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Fort Worth, Texas, the Kimbell Art Museum stands as a pinnacle of architectural grace and a sanctuary for masterpieces of art. Designed by the renowned American architect Louis Kahn, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1972...
0.5 miW
Celebrated Western art destination
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth
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~1430 ftNW
Post-WWII works in a celebrated building
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth
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0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Montgomery Plaza, Fort Worth
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~1750 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
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0.6 miS
Park, Historical place, Nature and wildlife
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
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0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth
13 min walk • The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is located on 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 in the city's Cultural District. It was opened in 1945 as the Fort Worth Children's Museum and moved to its current location in 1954. In 1968, the museum adopted its current name.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Fort Worth
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0.8 miS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Fort Worth Japanese Garden, Fort Worth
21 min walk • The Fort Worth Japanese Garden is a 7.5-acre Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The garden was built in 1973 and many of the plants and construction materials were donated by Fort Worth's sister city Nagaoka, Japan.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
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~1580 ftS
Museum, Non-profit, Botanical garden
Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Fort Worth
8 min walk • The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is a global botanical research institute and learning center located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas, United States.

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Which popular attractions are close to Farrington Field?

Nearby attractions include Casa Mañana, Fort Worth (3 min walk), Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth (7 min walk), Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Fort Worth (8 min walk), Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth (9 min walk).