Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park

We had an amazing bday party for my son here (4 years old). We did classic party package with pony rides. I was on the fence about paying an extra $ 100 for the deluxe pkg, but glad I didn’t. Even for my cowboy-​obsessed son, red checkered table cloths and a bouquet of balloons were sufficient. It wasn’t hard to provide our own disposable napkins; plates; cups; and utensils. We bought a farm sticker activity sheet from Amazon (oriental trading brand) and the kids were just super happy with all the animals to see; pony rides; wide open spaces; and games that the park provides outside of the house.
The only thing I think they can improve upon is their communication on who can ride the pony ride. I had to choose the «ages 2 – 6 option (under 65lbs)». It wasn’t clear to me if my 7 year old guests who weigh under 65 could ride. I called and got varying answers. In the end, they made an «exception», so I’m thankful for that.

Animals, open fields, vast wooden trails… This park has everything. Unlike other parks it’s naturally healthy, and growing in the middle of a bustling city. Whether you’re with family, friends, or by yourself, this park is a gem in the Seattle/​Bellevue area.

My kids and I have been visiting this park for many years. They love to see the «big massive» pig Sunny, the baby goats Olaf/​Sven and their mommy, along with the sheep, bunnies, cows and horses — oh and the chickens too. It is a really clean, pleasant park and mini-​farm, with 2 play areas and lots of walking trails. It’s not too far from Redmond but far enough away to appreciate nature. Definitely one of our top 3 favorite parks on the Eastside.

Neat place nestled in the city of Redmond. Lots of open space to run and play with the kids. The walking trails make it easy to take short walks in the woods and explore nature during all the seasons. Say hi to the farm animals up close and learn their names and where they are from. Great spot for birthday parties.

I’m writing this review as a mom bringing her young toddler to this park. There are a handful of animals to look at, and a couple trails to walk on. There are two swings on one end of the park, and two tire swings on the other end. There’s lots of wide open grass space, and a picnic table. That’s pretty much it. It takes about 5 minutes to look at the animals. I have a young toddler (1 year old) so he’s not interested in learning about the animals. His short attention span makes our visit 15 minutes max. He enjoys walking along the trails.

How fun to find this park right in Redmond!
There was a small animal farm complete with: chickens, bunnies, cows, lambs, goats (one was clearly pregnant), a sow and horses. And all this entertainment for FREE.
They plenty of spaces for family barbecues, trails to walk (perfect for kids because they were on the small side) and overall plenty of space.
The day we stopped by there was even a birthday party at one of the rentals that they have available. I checked out the brochure and the prices were reasonable. I also read that they have horse lessons which was awesome!
Come and visit because this place is a gem!

Cute farm and park! We will definitely visit again! The farm is quite small– not a petting zoo FYI-​but they do have classes for kids. Would have been cool if there were more animals or the ability to have the kids feed & pet the houses (which is why I only gave 4 stars). The trail was absolutely beautiful, straight out of a fairytale!

Great spot to take the kiddos and see the animals. Lots of room to run!!!

Really great place to go on a sunny day and the best part is that it’s free! Good place for a picnic or also a toddler’s birthday party.

Really great spot for outdoor fun, especially on a nice day. I was really surprised to find out that it was free to go, especially since it is so well-​maintained. There are a few animals (goats, pigs, cows, chickens, sheep, horses, ponies, and rabbits) as well as two small playgrounds (2 baby swings and 2 children swings in one area, and 2 tire swings in another area). Lots of space to run around though and there is also a family-​friendly trail.
Definitely recommend if you’re local! It may not be worth a special trip if you’re coming from far away though since it’s quite small and minimalist. There’s no food or attractions, but there are bathrooms. For toddlers though, I think this entertains them just as much as a zoo would and it’s cheaper and less crowded.

We love this park! It offers so much more than meets the eye, you’ll often find us playing on the disc golf course. While the girls walk the perimeter and the forests in search of berries. Their picnic tables offer a wonderful rest and cool breeze to stop and lunch. Apples trees, berries and a view of the crops being grown for Hope Link. Well marked trails will take you through the shade of the forest to the farm. This is a great place to take the children and try a new sport. Bring an extra bottle of water to wipe your table or a compostable table cloth. Composting bins and trash cans are onsite near the gardens.

Great for kids, dogs and the entire family. They have trails, a mini petting farm, party facilites and huge green areas. Very cute and family friendly!

I drove pass this farm nearly everyday and didn’t know it existed. I’m so happy to have found it. First off it is free!!! With two kids finding a place that is free is awesome. They have lots of farm animal pigs, goats, cows, rabbits, horses and chickens to name a few. There are tables, making it a great place to come have a picnic. My kids have a ton of energy so I like that there is a lot of green grass to run around in. Also they love the swings. Last time we came I saw that someone was having their birthday party there. So that’s another thing you could do here.

What a fun little out-​of-​the way park. Home to various farm animals with well-​thought out enclosures that allow your little ones to get great up-​close views. There’s a large tire swing out at the end of the small wooded trail that takes you around the horse enclosure. And there’s another set of swings (two adult, two baby) set off from the barnyard in the other direction. Plenty of sprawling green space to run and play in. Picnic tables spread throughout and a few covered armadas too.

This place is awesome! Far less stuffy than it’s Bellevue counterpart (ahem), this park has friend animals and woods to explore. The staff is very friendly, once offering to take out a rabbit so my kids could pet it.
There are goats, rabbits, chickens, horses, 2 pigs, and two friendly barn cats. Also there are trails through the woods that loop back to the farm (for the most part) and pass tire swings, streams, and more horses along the way.
A fantastic place to spend a few hours!

Whoaaa I love, love, love this park but watch out for the equestrian class instructors that feel the public park area are only for their horses and not small children in buggies.

This park is a great little place to take family and friends for a nice day. There’s a serious set of swings — 2 adult swings and 2 small child swings that were very sturdy. I plan to come back when I have a serious urge to swing :)
They have barnyard animals you can look at (but not pet or feed!) — they also have horses and ponies with informational brochures on riding classes which is pretty cool. There are real bathrooms with auto-​flushing toilets in a silo near the back of the park. They have multiple pavilions/​buildings available for reserving with grills and working sinks even. I was very impressed by the facilities and thought it was a good size.
The grass was a little brown and even gravel in some spots which was a bummer, but this park makes a good place for a picnic and smaller sporting activities.

This has been a favorite park to take kids to since our now adult children were toddlers. My second child was a volunteer here with the ponies when she was a teenager. Our most recent visit was with our 2 grandkids who were visiting from Olympia — their mom was the pony volunteer — and our other toddler granddaughter. We came on a rainy day — imagine rain at the end of June here??? lol. We just looked at the animals then left as it was cool and wet. In the past we have walked the trails and spent more time.
Hint: If you are just coming for the animals, go to Kelsey Creek Farm Park in Bellevue, they have a better variety.

This is probably my favorite eastside park (and Redmond alone has some awesome parks!). When you come here, as soon as you enter the parking area off NE Redmond Road (off of Novelty Hill Rd), you immediately feel like you’re far away from the city. It truly feels countrified, in an authentic, rustic way.
1. It’s a huge park, with wide, wide open spaces. Lots of open fields and meadow for running, throwing a football, flying a kite. You have the idea.
2. Winding trails where one can get lost exploring (at least, I have! And I’ve been here over 100 times in the past 13 years or so).
3. Farm Animals. They’re here. You can see goats and rabbits and pigs and horses and roosters or chickens and more. If you time it right, you might see baby animals.
4. Ponies. They’re also here. The City of Redmond hosts many summer day camps for the younger set, and also seasonal events (hayrides in the fall, for example) here. My kids took riding lessons here when they were younger. They loved it.
5. Picnic areas, complete with grills for barbequing, and small shelters for gatherings. We used to host GIrl Scout events and barbeques here. I often see banners here for familly reunions and other festive gatherings.
6. Ample (and free) parking.
7. Small playground structures interspersed along trails. I’m specifically thinking of a swinging tire by a small creek that my kids used to play on for hours. There are also swings by the picnic areas, and fabulous old trees with huge gnarly trunks and branches to explore and climb.
8. Cool bathroom facilities in a free-​standing galvanized farm silo.
9. You can often see cats roaming by the pony areas, or people riding thier horses on the perimeter of the park.
10. It cost nothing to visit this park, but as mentioned above, there are seasonal events that take place here. Check out the City of Redmond’s recreation guide online to find family events, or fun stuff for the young kids to do here.

Looking for a fun place to go? This park has it all and seriously should be a stop over summer break. It does not matter if you are 5 or 85 it has an activity for you. Just a few trip notes :
1) animals abound for the kids, pigs, goats, cows, ponies, a turky and more… fun.fun.fun-better than paying to go almost anywhere
2) There are trails all around the park for walking, jogging, taking pictures, or relaxing that are clearly marked with nature info
3) Picnic areas available
4) Beautiful lawns for frisbee or volleyball
This is where it’s at… stop by for a few hours and enjoy… you won’t be sorry