DUANE WARD

MEMORIAL PROJECT

Official community support petition

Support the Naming of Duane Ward Park

Add your name in support of formally naming the currently unnamed park and common area surrounding Roberto Clemente Fields #1 and #2, located south of the Farmington Recreation Center, “The Duane Ward Park.”

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By signing, I express my support for the City of Farmington naming this specific currently unnamed park area “The Duane Ward Park.”For more details, visit www.duanewardmemorial.org.

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A hometown legacy

Why this naming is meaningful

  • Duane Ward grew up in Farmington and developed through local youth sports, Farmington High School, and professional baseball, ultimately becoming an MLB All-Star and a member of the Toronto Blue Jays’ 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams.
  • His story reflects perseverance, humility, teamwork, and the belief that young people can rise from modest beginnings to achieve at the highest level.
  • After his playing career, Duane continued giving back to the sport through youth baseball camps and outreach.
  • The Duane Ward Memorial project also seeks to establish a permanent scholarship endowment, managed through the Wally D Sports Scholarship Foundation, to assist graduating San Juan County student-athletes from all sports as they continue to college, university, vocational education, or trade school.
  • The proposed park signage and memorial are intended to be supported through private fundraising, in-kind gifts, donated materials, and donated services, subject to City approval.

The proposed vision

A memorial rooted in the park

Concept renderings show how the Duane Ward Memorial and entrance arch could create a lasting place of honor within the park, subject to final City approval and professional design review.

Concept rendering of the Duane Ward Memorial plaza with a bronze pitching statue, story panel, donor wall, and benches
Memorial PlazaA bronze statue, story panel, donor recognition wall, and gathering space.
Concept rendering of the Duane Ward Memorial at the corner of Fairgrounds Road and Vine Road beside the baseball complex
Proposed Park SettingA visible community landmark near Fairgrounds Road and Vine Road.
Concept and preliminary specifications for the proposed Duane Ward Park entrance arch
Entrance Arch ConceptPreliminary black-and-gold arch design shown for planning purposes.
Concept rendering of the black and gold Duane Ward Park entrance arch over a park walkway
A Welcoming EntranceThe proposed arch would identify the park while preserving the existing field names.