Farmpark

NOTICE: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statewide facial coverings order effective July 23, 2020 at 6 pm. Per this order, visitors ages ten and older are required to wear masks when indoors. This applies to any indoor space at Farmpark, including as guests pass through the Visitor Center upon entering and while utilizing any of the restrooms throughout Farmpark. Thank you in advance for helping us keep your parks open and operating in a safe and healthy manner.

Farmpark provides a connection to our agricultural roots, helping people understand where our food and clothing come from.​ The park is open 9 am to 5 pm on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays with modified schedule and offerings. All demonstrations and animal encounters are outdoors. Indoor exhibits closed to the public. Restrooms are open. Food available for purchase. 

For updates about Lake Metroparks COVID-19 operations, click here.

Daily Activities

Check Farmpark's daily program for locations and times of activities. 

• Meet the breed: Learn about different breeds of animals and their functions on the farm. 
• Barnyard tour: Sheep, pigs, cows and more! Visit on your own or meet a staff member for a more in-depth tour.
• Border collie demo: Watch one of our border collies herd sheep while learning about herding techniques and animal instincts.
• Scratch 'n sniff garden tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and raised beds surrounding the Plant Science Center while learning about our sense-sational plants.
• Riding demo: Learn about different styles of horseback riding.
• Driving demo: See how horses “pull their weight” on the farm. Learn about various styles of driving and how different breeds serve different needs.
• What's the buzz?: See the hives where our resident bees keep busy and learn how bees help us pollinate crops.
• It's past-ure bedtime: Watch our dairy staff round up the cows for their evening walk up to the pasture, where they eat and relax until morning.
• Raising backyard chickens: Learn about the basics and how-tos of raising chickens in your own backyard.
• Showman's Circle: Enjoy a farm-themed playground and a pavilion/shelter.
• Corn maze: Enjoy exploring the double-wide paths of our three-acre corn maze.

Pony Rides

Beginning September 12, pony rides will resume at Farmpark. Rides will take place near the Hilltop Courtyard on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost is $5 per ride (cash or credit cards accepted); rides last approximately five to seven minutes. Saddles will be cleaned between riders and ponies will have a leader. All riders ages three and older must wear facial coverings (unless a medical condition prohibits doing so). Please observe all precautions listed below and follow posted signs during your visit.

HELP US KEEP LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK OPEN:

• If you don’t feel well, please stay home.
• If all parking spots are filled, please try to visit us again soon.
• Park only in designated spots in parking lot; do not park in grass along drive, in closed parking lots or along roadways.
• Use of face coverings is required for visitors ages ten and older when indoors. This applies to all indoor spaces at Farmpark, including as guests pass through the Visitor Center upon entering and while utilizing any of the shared public restrooms throughout Farmpark. 
• Please do not touch animals. 
• Most of the restroom facilities are available for use throughout the park.
• Some features and exhibits at Farmpark are currently closed including The Plant Science Center and the Arena Complex. We are working to reopen these features as soon as we are able.
• Please observe directional flow signage throughout Farmpark to help reduce crowd contact.
• Practice 6’ distancing from others at all times.
• If you don’t adhere to distancing rules, you may be asked to leave the park.
• Unless with members of your own household please avoid congregating.
• Snacks and beverages can be purchased at the Visitor Center gift shop across from the admissions desk.

Say hello to Peanut, our Newbian goat. Nubians have long, bell-shaped ears that extend an inch beyond the face and small upturned tails. Their fur is short and glossy and can come in a variety of colors including black, tan and red.

Admission

Farmpark admission applies to daily activities and daytime special events. Halloween Drive-thru and Country Lights Drive-thru are evening events and require advance purchase of tickets.

• Ages 12 through 59: $8
• Ages 60 and older: $7
• Ages 2 through 11: $6
• Children younger than 2: free
• Farmpark members: free
• Active U.S. military and family: free with military ID

Farmpark Memberships

Click here to learn more about membership benefits and categories.

Hours

Farmpark is open 9 am to 5 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 
Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, hoverboards and skates are prohibited.

Please leave your pets at home!
Pets are not permitted into Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

Visitor Center

Meet the different breeds of dairy cows behind the Dairy Parlor (in the dairy yard). Learn about different breeds of animals and their functions on the farm. Restrooms available.

Shepherds' Field

Watch the border collie help to keep the sheep together as they herd them from one end of the field to the other (offered mid-April through mid-October, weather permitting).

The Barnyard

Visit and learn about animals on the farm including sheep, pigs, cows, goats, alpacas, and more. Farmpark interpreters will be on location to discuss each animal’s job on the farm.

Hilltop Courtyard & Machinery Building

Enjoy the view over our farm crop area and visit our antique tractor collection in the Machinery Building. Restrooms available.

The Hilltop shelter, courtyard and machinery building are available for weddings, reunions and other events. Contact our Sales & Corporate Event Specialist at 440-639-7275 x1872 for more information.

Field Crop

Explore the double-wide paths of our three-acre corn maze.

Plant Science Center

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens and raised beds surrounding the Plant Science Center while learning about sense-sational plants. Restrooms available.

Apiary (beehives)

What’s the buzz? See the beehives where our resident bees keep busy and learn how bees help us pollinate crops.

Showman's Circle

Showman's Circle features a farm-themed playground and a pavilion/shelter. Smoking is prohibited in this area.

Festival Field

Equine meet the breed: learn about different breeds and their functions on the farm.
Riding demonstration: learn about different styles of horseback riding.
Driving demonstration: see horses “pull their own weight” on the farm and learn about various styles of driving.

Canine Meadow Dog Park

Lake Metroparks offers a dog park for dogs to socialize, exercise and play off leash in a controlled environment under their owner's supervision. Click here for more information.