• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise

Northeast Ohio Family Fun

Family Fun in Northeast Ohio

Winter
Fun

Things
To Do

Classes
& Clubs

Birthday
Parties

Family
Travel

Read MoreThings to Do this WeekendFREE Weekly NewsletterWinter Fun GuideKids Eat FREEBest Area Summer CampsUltimate Private School Guide

Live the Life of a Farmer at Lake Farm Park

Last Updated: 1/19/2019

Lake Metro Parks - Showmans Cirlce

Fun for Kids and Kids at Heart at Lake Farm Park

There is an enormous parking lot at the front of the park. You have a lot of space to unpack and load up your stroller and bags. I would recommend bringing your own stroller or wagon, but they do rent wagons inside at the admissions area. Once you are inside the park, there are large horse or tractor-pulled wagons (covered in the cooler months) that can transport you from station to station.

You can bring your stroller or wagon right onto the transportation, which makes getting around extremely easy. I will also point out that walking the entire park with your stroller is also very doable, and on a nice day would be a great option for truly experiencing the entire farm.

Lake Metro Parks - Tractor Playset

There is an indoor and outdoor play area, which is ideal for both chilly and warm temperatures. The indoor play area is more toddler or young child focused, however there are puzzles and games for older kids too.

The brand new outdoor play area, Showman’s Circle, includes several farm-themed play sets. Tractors, barns, pigs and cows make for an ideal play and photo op area. There is also a new splash pad. This area is engaging and refreshing on a hot day.

Lake Metro Parks - Splashpad
If you are looking for a true farm animal experience, then look no further! These areas of the property have horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, bunnies and more. Depending on the season, you can often see the babies too. It really is a neat opportunity for kids to get up close to the animals and learn more about them in a natural farm setting.

Our absolute favorite part of the day was the pony ride.  Bring extra cash for additional experiences like this. For a small fee we got to ride the pony, Ranger, around the indoor arena, and our son was in heaven. Make sure to check the website for specials and when the latest young animals were born.

Lake Metro Parks - Outside JJ Cafe

There is a cute, wagon-inspired café with good food, but you can’t bring your own food inside this area.  If you plan on eating in the café they have a wide menu. They even do special food based on the theme of the day. For example, when we went during the maple syrup event, the café offered pancakes and maple syrup.

However, if you want to bring your own food, you can sit outside of the café area and enjoy your own snacks.

Special Events at Lake Farm Park

The life of the farmer is busy and the Farm Park allows you to get in on the action through several different seasonal events. Maple syrup, cow milking, cheese making, the Working Dog Weekend, ice cream making, Vintage Ohio, a corn maze (just to name a few) and several other activities are all available at certain dates and times. Make sure to check the website so you don’t miss out!

  • Horse- or tractor-drawn rides (handicapped accessible)
  • Visitor Center
  • Dairy Parlor
  • Dairy Processing Room (see how cheese is made)
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Theater/Courtyard
  • The Arena
    • Pigs, sheep, goats and chickens
    • The Grain Place
    • Stables
    • Indoor Arena
    • Shepherd’s Field
    • The Barnyard (collection of farm animals)
    • Machinery Building
    • Plant Science Center
    • Field Crop
    • Woodland Center
    • Showman’s Circle (outdoor play place and splash pads)
    • Indoor Play Area
    • J & J Café
    • Restrooms
    • Water fountains

Lake Metroparks Farm Park
8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday year-round 9am – 5pm
Contact: 440-256- 2122 or 800-366- 3276
Admission: The cost varies by age. See Admission Rates here. If you plan to visit multiple times consider purchasing a membership
Website

You may be interested in: Top Parks and Playgrounds in Northeast Ohio

Written By: Jennifer Bailey

Jennifer Bailey is a recent corporate communications professional turned stay-at-home-mom to a 20-month old son. After a move from North Carolina back to her childhood hometown of Hudson, Jennifer, her husband, and their son are eagerly re-exploring all the great things Northeast Ohio has to offer.

Related Categories: Educational Attractions Fall Fun Outdoor Fun Playgrounds Spring Fun Summer Fun

Northeast Ohio Family Fun Newsletter

There is so much going on in our area and I’m excited for the opportunity to send you information about all the fun outings and events you’ll want to check out.

Simply enter your name and email and then click to subscribe.
Almost Finished. We need to confirm your email address. Please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.
There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.
Powered by ConvertKit

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Big Red Wagon Fall 2018 Sale
Couponing with Rachel

Secondary Sidebar - Below

Get Ready For Fun!

Want to know the best ways to have Fun with Kids in Northeast Ohio?
Get our Free newsletter delivered to your inbox once a week!

Sign Up Now
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Submit An Event
  • Advertise
We do our best to provide accurate, useful information about event and activities in Northeast Ohio. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from user submissions, press releases, local newspapers, other websites, signs around town and word of mouth. We do our best to confirm details before they are published here. Sometimes details change. Whenever possible, we link our write-ups to the source in which the information came from and strongly encourage you to confirm the details before you go. Northeast Ohio Family Fun is in no way responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on the website, newsletter or on our social media accounts.

Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyDisclosure Policy Copyright Find Time For Fun LLC.
follow along: