The great thing about road trips and staycations is that they afford to us the opportunity to explore our region like a tourist – a feat that often requires little to no spending thanks to an abundance of free local attractions. For road trips, all you have to do is fill the tank and take off… the rest of the way, you can focus on enjoying some of the finest free activities near Cleveland. Here in town, we have incredible parks and museums, but just outside of town, you’ll find that the landscape grows more suburban, and then rural. We’re heading through farm country and into Canfield for a free farm trip you will never forget.
Since 1891, Mill Creek MetroParks has entertained nature lovers by preserving pristine patches of the Ohio landscape.
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Mill Creek MetroParks/Facebook Of its 4,500 total acres, 402 park district acres can be found within the MetroParks Farm. This incredible working farm is a blast for visitors of all ages, and it gives us city slickers a chance to explore our agricultural roots.
MetroParks Farm, which is located just across the street from the Canfield Fairgrounds, actually started its life as a private family farm.
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BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor County residents voted for the space to transition into an experimental farm under the guidance of The Ohio State University in 1915. In 1990, Mill Creek MetroParks started planning to transform the farm into an educational facility.
Today, it’s an incredible and hands-on educational facility.
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BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor Visitors adore the opportunity to experience a working farm. The landscape includes fascinating crops, but the livestock is doubtlessly the star of the show.
You’ll find that there is much to do throughout the farm.
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BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor This farm offers access to the MetroParks Bikeway, an 11-mile pathway connected to several other places of interest, like Sawmill Creek Preserve. The on-site archery range and rain garden both offer unique opportunities for outdoor activities and you’ll surely spot some other surprises along the way.
And, if you time your visit right, you just might be able to catch a tractor-wagon ride!
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Mill Creek MetroParks/Facebook While most of the activities on the farm operate via donations from visitors, wagon rides may cost a small fee depending on the time of year, so bring a little bit of spending money, just in case.
The farm is a spectacular place to watch the landscape change throughout the seasons.
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Mill Creek MetroParks/Facebook MetroParks Farm operates April through October, with its hours varying by month. Through late summer and into fall, you just might notice the arrival of sunflowers and, eventually, pumpkins.
Can’t wait to visit MetroParks Farm? Instead of a guided tour, you might enjoy a more hands-on approach by attending a special event.
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BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor Adults and children alike will enjoy the many programs offered at the farm. Find upcoming events here.
Prepare to reconnect with our agricultural roots at this incredible working farm.
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Oh, and expect to meet some cute critters, too!
BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor Address: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, OH, 44406
Who knew such an incredible farm is so close to home? Which farm animal is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Of its 4,500 total acres, 402 park district acres can be found within the MetroParks Farm. This incredible working farm is a blast for visitors of all ages, and it gives us city slickers a chance to explore our agricultural roots.
BuckeyeAdventures/TripAdvisor
County residents voted for the space to transition into an experimental farm under the guidance of The Ohio State University in 1915. In 1990, Mill Creek MetroParks started planning to transform the farm into an educational facility.
Visitors adore the opportunity to experience a working farm. The landscape includes fascinating crops, but the livestock is doubtlessly the star of the show.
This farm offers access to the MetroParks Bikeway, an 11-mile pathway connected to several other places of interest, like Sawmill Creek Preserve. The on-site archery range and rain garden both offer unique opportunities for outdoor activities and you’ll surely spot some other surprises along the way.
While most of the activities on the farm operate via donations from visitors, wagon rides may cost a small fee depending on the time of year, so bring a little bit of spending money, just in case.
MetroParks Farm operates April through October, with its hours varying by month. Through late summer and into fall, you just might notice the arrival of sunflowers and, eventually, pumpkins.
Adults and children alike will enjoy the many programs offered at the farm. Find upcoming events here.
Address: 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, OH, 44406
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