Here in Ohio, there are plenty of unique parks to keep your kids’ sense of adventure alive. (Be sure to check out this awesome park.)
Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland is a hidden gem for out-of-towners and a best kept secret for locals. It’s a farm-themed park where your kids can run, learn, play and even pet some live farm animals. While you can visit this park year-round, it really comes alive in the spring and summer months. Here’s why this special park makes an ideal day trip destination for the whole family:
Welcome to Lake Metroparks Farmpark, where your kids can learn all about agriculture and play at the same—proving that education can be fun.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook Address: 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
In addition to farm themed playground equipment, you’ll likely spot some different farm animals while you’re here.
ilive4sun/Trip Advisor The Barnyard features alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, pigs and chickens. You might even get to see a demonstration or two, such as cow milking or observing how cheese is made.
The farmpark is open year-round on Tuesday- Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5p.m. There’s even a cafe that’s open daily where you can grab breakfast, lunch, snacks or coffee.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook Please note: The park is closed on Mondays and on holidays.
Admission to this unique park is $8 and $6 for children ages 2 - 11. Farmpark members are free.
E1447ILkellyp/Trip Advisor For more information about rates and memberships, click here.
After you’ve spent some time with the animals, explore the grounds of the 235-acre park. There are several picturesque trails.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook To view a map of the park in a separate tab or window, click here.
If it happens to rain while you’re here or the weather is simply chillier than you’d prefer, there’s an indoor playground that’s just as fun as the outdoor playground.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook This is one day trip destination the whole family can appreciate.
Have you ever been to Lake Metroparks Farmpark? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook
Address: 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094
ilive4sun/Trip Advisor
The Barnyard features alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, pigs and chickens. You might even get to see a demonstration or two, such as cow milking or observing how cheese is made.
Please note: The park is closed on Mondays and on holidays.
E1447ILkellyp/Trip Advisor
For more information about rates and memberships, click here.
To view a map of the park in a separate tab or window, click here.
This is one day trip destination the whole family can appreciate.
For more unique parks in Ohio that your children will love, check out our previous articles: The Best Small Town Park In The Midwest Is Right Here In Ohio And You’ll Want To Bring Your Whole Family and This Indoor Carousel Park In Ohio Is Perfect For Year-Round Family Day Trips.
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