Al's Place Bicycle Hostel

05/27/2025

Check out Cycle Coast to Coast's trip, including a stop at Al's Place!

04/16/2024

Did you know Farmington has its very own Bicycle Hostel? 🚴

Al’s Place is a low-cost inn for bicyclists as they ride along the TransAmerica Trail. It is located in Downtown Farmington, in the upstairs of the old historic St. Francois County Jail House.

Al’s Place is named after is Al Dziewa. Al was an avid bicyclist who competed in many races. In 2003, Al developed cancer and passed away in 2005. Al was a great inspiration to many people in the community, and he is remembered best for mentoring young adults and for his enthusiasm about bicycling.

We invite you to plan your adventure today and stay at this beautiful and historic site! For more information on visiting Farmington head over to www.DiscoverFarmingtonMo.com.

02/12/2021

Farmington, Missouri (February 12, 2021) – The National Weather Service in St. Louis is forecasting dangerous, cold temperatures beginning tonight through Tuesday of next week.

“Temperatures are forecasted to have lows in the single digits and even into the negatives from Thursday night through Tuesday,” said Farmington Emergency Management Director Tim Porter. “There are times where wind chills may fall near -20 degrees.”

If you are aware of someone who is homeless inside the city limits of Farmington and in need of shelter, please notify the Farmington Police Department at (573)431-3131.

Arrangements can be made through the police department with the Uplift Center (East Missouri Action Agency) to provide shelter.

Porter added that any City facility that is open to the public can be used as a temporary warming station during normal business hours and that the Uplift Center will be operating their day shelter on Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Uplift Center is located at 607 Wallace Road in Farmington. In addition to their regular services provided by EMAA, the Uplift Center offers services to the homeless, including showers, laundry service, “warm-up” meals, employment services, mental health services, etc.

Porter also reminds citizens to check on the well-being of loved ones, friends, and neighbors and to not forget their pets. “Exposure to these type of temperatures on bare skin can result in frostbite in a matter of minutes and can lead to hyperthermia, even death,” Porter said.

11/25/2020

Live-feed of the Farmington Ice Skating Rink is up and running.

09/17/2020

The City of Farmington manages your Electric, Water, and Sewer utilities. If you are experiencing a disruption in your utilities please notify our Public Works Team that you have an emergency such as no electricity, loss of water pressure, or sewer backup. If you would like to send an emergency service request for one of these issues, please call the numbers below. The order will be dispatched and you will be contacted as soon as possible.

The direct telephone numbers to report utility outages to us are:

Normal Hours (Mon - Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm)
P***c Works: (573) 756-0608
City Hall: (573) 756-1701

After Hours
Dispatch: (573) 327-8966

Be sure to sign up for our CodeRED Emergency Alert System. It is free for Farmington Residents and Businesses and will call you, text, or send and email if you are in an affected area.

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/A47D4AD0EE43

08/27/2020

The City of Farmington processes online payments through a secure service accessible ONLY through our website http://ow.ly/XK5I50BaSnu. Customers should be aware that a web search for Farmington utility payments may direct you to http://ow.ly/1EDC50BaSnA which will take your payment online, charge you a fee and then mail a check to the City. If you make a utility payment through http://ow.ly/KymA50BaSoa, your account will not be automatically credited and no payment will be posted to your account until payment is received from Doxo, which may result in late fees or disconnection of service.

Doxo is not affiliated with the City and we do not charge our customers a processing fee to make online payments. We encourage our customers to use our secure online payment system at http://ow.ly/oTop50BaSnv.

Established more than 200 years ago, Farmington, Missouri, has become a burgeoning force in the Midwest region. The county seat for St. Francois County in beautiful Southeast Missouri, Farmington prides itself on a rich and very valued heritage, while at the same time experiencing continuous growth,...

03/30/2020

As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Al's Place is temporarily closed to the public. The safety of our guests is our highest priority. Check back regularly for a post containing the date that we will reopen.

08/12/2019

City of Farmington – Cooling Centers Announced

Farmington, Missouri (August 12, 2019) – An excessive heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service and is in effect from 12 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. Heat values up to 110 degrees due to temperatures in the upper 90’s and dew points in the upper 70’s are possible.

Due to the possibility of extreme temperatures, the City of Farmington has designated the Farmington Civic Center located at 2 Black Knight Drive, as a cooling center during regular business hours. If a cooling center is needed after normal Civic Center business hours, citizens should contact the Farmington Police Department dispatch at (573)756-6686 or in person at 310 Ste. Genevieve Avenue. .

Arrangements will be made to provide the location of another cooling center after hours. The cooling centers will only remain open during the heat advisory period.

07/17/2019

City of Farmington – Cooling Centers Announced

Farmington, Missouri (July 17, 2019) – An excessive heat warning remains in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. Heat values up to 110 degrees due to temperatures in the upper 90’s and dew points in the lower 70’s are possible.

Due to the extreme temperatures, the City of Farmington has designated the Farmington Civic Center located at 2 Black Knight Drive, as a cooling center during regular business hours. If a cooling center is needed after normal Civic Center business hours, citizens should contact the Farmington Police Department dispatch at (573)756-6686 or in person at 310 Ste. Genevieve Avenue.

Arrangements will be made to provide the location of another cooling center after hours.

03/08/2019

Great article in Magazine where City Administrator, Greg Beavers, talks about turning the old SFC jail into Al's Place Bike Hostel.

11/21/2018

City Offices will be closed Thursday, 11/22/18, and Friday, 11/23/18. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/15/2018

More snow expected throughout the day.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The snow is here. Accumulations of 4" to 6" inches are on the ground in an area stretching from Rolla, Missouri to Springfield, Illinois. Now, there appears to be more of the white stuff in St. Louis' forecast. Meteorologist Chris Higgins says that the snow will continue to fall T...