Here Are 3 Farm Parks In Illinois That Make Excellent Family Day Trip Destinations
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Bill Hall
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Are you looking for a fun and wholesome day out with your family? You’d be hard-pressed to come up with something better than a farm park in Illinois. Each has plenty of land to explore, playgrounds, relaxing opportunities, and much more. Read on to find out about your next family adventure.
Fon Du Lac Farm Park, 305 Neumann Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Fon du Lac Farm Park is essentially a six-acre museum and petting zoo located inside Neumann Park. You and your family get to experience what a day was like on a 1920s-style farm. It is open yearly from April until Labor Day. (It opens for a few special days in October too!) Be sure to check the farm park’s schedule for pricing and times.
He knows it won't be long before a delighted child offers him a donut. Have you ever fed a goat a donut? Try to do it without giggling - it's not possible.
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This annual celebration runs for a few nights every year. It is fun for all but is geared for those 9 and younger. They promise, "Not so scary, just the right amount of fright for the little ones." Teens and parents have been spotted enjoying this as well.
Check out the farm's Facebook page for schedules and other helpful info.
Check out the farm's Facebook page for schedules and other helpful info.
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Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134, USA
Peck Farm Park is a 385-acre park located in an urban setting. You’ll find indoor educational activities, a butterfly house, a large playground, nature and bike trails, a 19-acre wetland, and much more.
Not shown in this photograph are the happy parents relaxing and chatting.
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It’s fun to see a young person try to interact and learn from beautiful things in nature.
Visit Peck Farm Park's website to get all the details.
Visit Peck Farm Park's website to get all the details.
Perry Farm Drive, Perry Farm Dr, Bradley, IL 60915, USA
This historic farmstead includes barns, a farmhouse, animals, gardens, and many paved trails on 170 acres.
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What an ideal setting for live music and a picnic. There are some excellent trails that go right by the Kankakee River, most of which are perfect for walking, biking, and running.
The park is a popular spot for class trips.
One such spot is the famous Indian Caves. You'll be glad you checked it out.
Visit the park's website for special events and more.
Visit the park's website for special events and more.
We are confident you and your family will love the time you spend at one of these farm parks in Illinois. Maybe you will visit all three. Let us know what you think!
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Fon du Lac Farm Park & Petting Zoo, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 60134, USA
Perry Farm Drive, Perry Farm Dr, Bradley, IL 60915, USA