Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation

Name: Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation
Address: 9938 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306), Kirtland, OH, 44094
Telephone: 440.639.7275

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Lake Metroparks Farmpark is a working farm and education center located in Kirtland, Ohio. Opened in 1990, the farm is located on 235 acres with fields, gardens, and standard farm buildings, devoted to agriculture and farming. Farmpark’s mission is to provide a connection to our agricultural roots while helping people understand where our food and clothing come from.

Farmpark features dairy cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits, horses, alpacas, and goats, a plant science center, farm machinery exhibits, playground and more. Horse or tractor-drawn wagons provide visitors rides to all destinations throughout the park. Wagons are handicap accessible.

Daily activities include demonstrations and educational programs related to farming and gardening. Special events occur on a monthly basis throughout the year.

Farmpark is an award-winning park and was named one of the top ten educational sites to learn about farming with an average visitation of more than 100,000 students from area schools each year.

Contact

9938 Chillicothe Road (Rt. 306)
Kirtland, OH, 44094
Phone: 440.639.7275

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Farmpark provides a connection to our agricultural roots, helping people understand where our food and clothing come from. Meet different breeds of farm animals and learn about their functions on the farm. Learn about different styles of horseback riding. See how horses “pull their weight” and learn about various styles of driving and how different breeds serve different needs. See how we grow things year-round without soil in our hydroponics lab.

Seasonal activities: See how maple syrup is produced from tap to table. Watch a border collies herd sheep. Explore a 3-acre corn maze and experience fall harvest activities. Explore gardens and raised beds while learning about our sense-sational plants. Enjoy Showman's Circle, a farm-themed playground.

Information

Attractions

Attraction Type: Lakefront Park + Beach, Garden + Park

Attraction Space Detail: Indoor Attraction, Outdoor Attraction, Outdoor Picnic Area (Covered), Restrooms On-Site

Tours Available: School Tour, Tours by Appointment Only

General

ADA Compliant: Yes

Accessible Bathrooms: Yes

Elevators: Yes

Level or Ramp Entrance into Building: Yes

Miles to Akron + Canton Airport: 59

Miles to Downtown: 25

Miles to Hopkins Airport: 36

Business Closed Days: Open 7 Days

Group Discounts Available: Yes

Group Friendly: Yes

Group Tour Available: Yes

Accessible Parking Spaces: Yes

Bus Parking: Yes

On Site Parking: Yes

Secure Bicycle Parking: Yes

Family Friendly: Yes

Outside Catering: Yes

Merch + Gift Shop On-Site: Yes

Restaurant + Food Vendors On-Site: Yes

Complimentary Wi-Fi: Yes

Wi-Fi Available: Yes

Meeting + Special Event Space: Yes

Unique Venue: Yes

Meeting Facility Information

Number of Rooms: 8
Total Square Feet: 0
Theatre Capacity: 100
Banquet Capacity: 995
Classroom Capacity: 50
Sleeping Rooms: 0
Reception Capacity: 995

Room Name	Dimensions	Ceiling	Sq. Ft.	Theater	Classroom Size	Banquet Capacity	Reception
Atrium	-	-	-	0	0	45	45
Cafe/Patio	-	-	-	-	-	150	150
Classrooms	-	-	-	0	50	0	0
Courtyard	-	-	-	0	0	250	250
Exhibit Hall	-	-	-	0	0	300	300
Festival Field	-	-	-	0	0	0	-
Pavilion	-	-	-	0	0	250	250
Theatre	-	-	-	100	0	0	0

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