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.
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.