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Park Information
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Chardon Rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094 Map
440-256-2122 • 800-366-FARM
Farmpark is a family oriented science and cultural center devoted to agriculture, farming, and country life.
Visit the Farmpark Gift Shop for unique gift ideas. Enjoy lunch or a snack at
the new J & J Cafe. Free W-Fi with purchase at cafe.
Farmpark named one of 10 great locations to dig up old dirt on farming
by USA Today
Farmpark offers a unique setting for offsite business meetings, company picnics, weddings, and holiday parties. Contact Lake Metroparks Sales and Corporate Services at 440-256-2138 or 800-366-3276 for more information.
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Hours
Farmpark is open year round
9:00 am to 5:00 pm everyday.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years Day, Vintage Ohio, and on Mondays, January through March.
Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day.
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Photo by Renee DeLuca
 Farmpark admission applies to daily activities and daytime Farmpark special events.
General admission: $6
Ages 60 and older: $5
Ages 2 - 11: $4
Children younger than 2: Free
Farmpark members: Free
- Lake County resident free days: First Sunday and third Tuesday of each month
- Due to the nature of the facility, no pets are allowed on Lake Metroparks Farmpark grounds.
 Special admission rates apply to Vintage Ohio.
- Halloween Hayrides and Country Lights require separate admission.
- Active U.S. military and family receive free admission with military ID
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Directions
Address:
8800 Chardon Road
Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Located just 25 miles east of Cleveland.
From West (Cleveland): Take 1-90 East to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit), South on Rt. 306 five miles to Chardon Rd. (Rt.6), East on Chardon Road one mile Farmpark is on the right
From South (Columbus): Take Rt. 271 North to I-90, I -90 East to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit) South on Rt. 306 five miles to Chardon Rd. (Rt.6) East on Chardon Road one mile Farmpark is on the right
From East (Erie PA): Take I-90 West to Rt. 306 (Mentor, Kirtland Exit), South on Rt. 306 five miles to Chardon Rd. (Rt.6), East on Chardon Road one mile Farmpark is on the right
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Daily Activities
Dairy Parlor
- Hand milking
- Machine milking
- Cheese making
- Ice cream making (Weekends/Special events)
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Arena
- Horses (draft, light horse, and miniature)
- Ponies
- Power demonstration
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Well Bred Shed
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Pigs and Sheep
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Angora rabbits
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Grain Place
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Corn and Wheat
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Farming implements
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"Little Red Hen"
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Hands on activities
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Plant Science Center
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The Great Tomato Works
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Hydroponics lab
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Greenhouse/Plants
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Honey (Seasonal)
- Renewable Energy
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Barnyard
- Llamas
- Alpacas
- Chickens
- Pigs/Cows/Bulls
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Field Crop
- Corn fields
- Wheat fields
- Corn maze (Seasonal)
- Apple butter tasting (Seasonal)
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Woodland Center
- Trees
- Forest conservation
- Sugar bush
- Maple syrup tapping (Seasonal)
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Other Highlights 
- 50 breeds of livestock
- Sheep herding demonstration
- Over a dozen endangered breeds
- Antique and modern tractors
- Horse- and tractor-drawn wagon rides
- Orchards, gardens, vineyards
- Wheelchair accessible
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2009 Special Events
- Discovery Days I, January 19
- Quilts 2009, February 13 - March 23 (Open Tuesday - Sunday)
- Discovery Days II, February 16
- Maple Sugaring Weekend, March 14 - 15
- Earth Day, April 19
- Railroads in the Parks, May 2 & 3
- Sheep Shearing, May 10 - 31
- HorseFest, May 16 & 17
- Farmers' Market, Wednesdays May 20- October 14
- Working Dog Weekend, June 13 & 14
- Dairy Days, June 20 & 21
- Woolfest, June 27 & 28
- Vines and Wines, August 14
- Vintage Ohio, August 7 & 8
- Village Peddler Festival, September 19 & 20
- Lake Metroparks Senior Fair, September 15
- Fall Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show, September 26 & 27
- Swifty's Farm - Life-size Ballooon Art Exhibit, September 26 - October 11
- Barnyard Barbeque Bash (presented by Lake Parks Foundation) October 3
- Corn & Pumpkin Harvest Weekend, October 10 & 11
- Halloween Hayrides, October 16-17, 23-24, 30
- Dryland Sled Dog Challenge, November 7 & 8
- Country Lights, December 5 - 23 (Tickets on sale November 2)
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NEW! Free Wi-Fi
with purchase
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Farmers' Market
Wednesdays, May 20 - October 14
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Farmpark parking lot
Locally grown produce
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Plants
- Flowers
- Honey
- Baked goods
- Meat
- Eggs
Check back for updates weekly to see what is in season
Click here to see what is scheduled to be at the market:
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Membership
Click here for a Farmpark Membership form.
Farmpark Membership Benefits
- Free daily admission* for one full year!
Not valid for Vintage Ohio, Halloween Hayrides, or Country Lights.
Membership does not apply to admission for school or scout programs
or birthday parties.
- Discounts on PARKS PLUS! programs led by Farmpark staff
- 10% discount on gifts and books in the Gift Shop
- Discount pre-order tickets to Vintage Ohio wine festival
- 10% discount on birthday parties paid by member
- 50% discount on children's wagon rental
- 50% discount on tickets for Country Lights
*Not valid for Vintage Ohio, Halloween Hayrides, or Country Lights.
Most importantly...you'll be an involved member of Ohio's foremost Science and Cultural Center!
Click here for a Farmpark Membership form.
Give the gift of a Farmpark Membership.
Click here for a Farmpark Gift Membership Application Form
Memberships may be renewed in person during regular Farmpark hours, by mail, or by phone using your Master Card, VISA or Discover card.
Farmpark Membership Categories
- Individual: $25
Includes the person named on the membership card
- Individual + 1: $35
Includes the person named on the card, plus one guest on each visit
- Family: $45
Two adults living at the same address (both names must be on the card) or a single parent and one adult guest and the member's minor children or grandchildren (under 18 years)
- Family + 2: $60 (Best value!)
Same as Family, plus two additional guests on each visit.
Guests must be accompanied by a member
Farmpark Supporting Memberships
- Contributing: $75
Same as Family, plus four Guests per visit
- Sustaining: $150
Same as Contributing, plus two additional Guest passes
- Sponsoring: $250
Same as Contributing, plus four additional Guest passes and a listing on the Donor Recognition Board
- Patron: $500
Same as Contributing, plus six additional Guest passes and listing on the Donor Recognition Board
- Corporate: $250-$10,000
Call for more information, (440) 256-2122
Exciting benefit for Farmpark Supporting Members!
With each new, upgrade to, or renewal at a Supporting Level membership,
receive a Culture Connection Members-Only Discounts Coupon
Book filled with discounts to 16 of Northeast Ohio's premier cultural institutions (over a $200 value). All coupons are valid through December 31, 2009.
Double your support!
You can double or triple your support for Farmpark if your employer matches your membership contribution! Please notify your employer or contact Farmpark for more information.
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Back a Breed
Lake Metroparks Farmpark offers a unique way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations or any occasion for special friends and family or yourself!
For just $25 you can be a Back-a Breed supporter! You will receive a Schleich model animal, certificate, letter and bookmark.
Upgrade to the $50 level and you'll receive all of the above plus a collectible stuffed animal and your name on the Back-a-Breed recognition board.
At the $100 level you will receive all of the above, plus a Farmpark T-shirt, and your name on the Back-a-Breed recognition board.
Your sponsorship helps provide food and care for our animals.
For more information about our Back-A-Breed program or a list of breeds call (440) 256-3063 or 1-800-366-3276.
Click here for a Back a Breed Application
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Links
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