Community Highlights

The Farmington Parks and Recreation Department oversees an impressive system: 15 parks, two aquatic facilities, a community center, and a Bike Hostel offering both active and passive leisure options.

Historic Downtown Farmington is home to amazing architectural styles from Greek Revival to Beaux Arts architecture. Downtown Farmington is home to 26 historic buildings and multiple mom and pop shops!

The Farmington region is surrounded by beautiful city and state parks, picturesque wineries, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a movie theater, and so much more!

If you're staying in Farmington and looking for a day trip in the great outdoors, you’ll find yourself within 30 minutes of St. Joe State Park, Elephant Rocks, Johnson’s Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, the Battle of Pilot Knob Civil War site, and many more unique destinations.

We also have four scenic golf courses nearby, along with disc golf courses, baseball fields, tennis courts, and an indoor recreational gym.

For indoor family fun, check out the Grissom Center Space Museum in Bonne Terre, the Family Fun Center in Bonne Terre, the Sandtrap Indoor Golf Club in Park Hills, or the AMC Movie Theater right here in Farmington.

Farmington and its neighboring communities are home to excellent educational opportunities for learners of all ages.

Public Schools
The area is served by strong public school districts, including:

• Farmington School District

• Central Schools

• North County Schools

• And other nearby districts provide quality education for local families.

Private & Alternative Education
Families also have access to a wide variety of private schools and learning options, such as:

• St. Paul Lutheran School (Pre-K through 12th Grade)

• St. Joseph Catholic School

• Libertas Christian Academy

• Signet Christian School

• Several active homeschool co-ops

Higher Education
Just north of Farmington in Park Hills, Mineral Area College (MAC) has been a pillar of higher education since its founding in 1922. Today, MAC continues to enrich the region through:

• A state-of-the-art Early Childhood Center

• The Fine Arts Academy and support for the arts through the Mineral Area Council on the Arts

• Career services and workforce development programs

• A wide range of student sports and athletic events

• Outdoor amenities such as a fishing quarry and the Sgt. Darrell S. Cole Memorial Shooting Range

MAC is not only a place for academic achievement, but also a hub for community engagement, arts, recreation, and lifelong learning.