Admission-Free, Wheeler Historic Farm In Utah Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
By Catherine Armstrong|Published October 30, 2020
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Few things in life are free, but thanks to Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation, a visit to Wheeler Historic Farm won’t cost you a single dime. This pretty park includes a historic home and barn, playground, farm animals, and hiking trails.
In 1884, newlyweds Sariah and Henry Joseph Wheeler purchased a farm from Sariah's mother. For 56 years, the Wheeler family ran Rose Bud Dairy and raised seven children.
When the Wheelers first moved in, there was an old adobe house on the property. Sariah wanted something a bit fancier, so the Victorian farm house was built in 1898.
When Salt Lake County purchased the land in 1969, the intent was to tear down the neglected, dilapidated buildings, but the Junior League of Salt Lake adopted the project of restoring the historic farm. The farm house restoration was completed in the 1970s.
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Today, Wheeler Farm is a Salt Lake County park. It encompasses 75 acres of land, and it's a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. The best part? Admission to this historic farm is free!
Explore even more of the farm on a wagon ride through the Back 40. Rides cost just $3 per person, and are generally available Monday through Saturday starting at 10 a.m., weather permitting.
Wheeler Farm is managed by Salt Lake County Parks & Rec. Learn more details about this treasured spot on the county’s website. Check out the farm’s Facebook page to see what’s new there this week.
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