Local Landmark USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex Renamed as Devon Park

USA Softball has entered into a partnership with Devon Energy, an oil and natural gas company based in Oklahoma City. The partnership involves renaming the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex to Devon Park. Craig Cress, USA Softball CEO, stated that Devon Park would host key softball events, including the NCAA Women’s College World Series and the Olympic Trials. He acknowledged Devon's support for the sport and its role in Oklahoma City's growth.

Rick Muncrief, Devon Energy's President and CEO, underscored the company's commitment to women's sports. He suggested that sports participation often leads to successful careers, a pattern seen within Devon Energy. Muncrief hopes the partnership will motivate young people to pursue their ambitions.

Mayor David Holt expressed that the partnership would benefit Oklahoma City. He noted that the city, dubbed the Softball Capital of the World, draws over 190,000 annual visitors for softball events, contributing $50 million to the economy. The Devon and USA Softball partnership is anticipated to sustain this success.

USA Softball, based in Oklahoma City since 1966, is a major and growing sports organization, with over 120,000 teams. The complex, now Devon Park, hosts significant events such as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship, NCAA Women’s College World Series, Oklahoma City Spark games, OSSAA Softball State Championships, and the Olympic tryouts for USA Softball’s Women's National Team.

Devon Park will host the Phillips 66 Big 12 Softball Championship from May 8-11 and the NCAA Women’s College World Series from May 30-June 7. The schedule for these events can be found on the USA Softball website. Oklahoma City-based Loud City Partnerships managed the sales and marketing for this partnership.

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