Groupl Tours at The Children's Farm

Group Farm Tours

The Children’s Farm at The Center

An excellent field trip for elementary school children. School tour reservations - call (708) 361-3650.

The Children’s Farm offers a wonderful opportunity for children to experience a real working farm. They see first-hand all the different types of farm animals, how they live, what they eat, how they feel and sound. They learn why all the different animals are raised, how the farm produces its own food, and how that food is harvested and stored.

The Children’s Farm truly is a real working farm where chickens lay eggs, sheep grow wool, goats give milk, and horses eat hay harvested right from our fields.

As the greater Chicagoland Metropolitan Area expands in all directions, The Children’s Farm offers a unique opportunity for young people to experience a part of our Illinois heritage and history.

The Children’s Farm offers a unique educational opportunity for school groups, churches, or birthday parties to experience a real working farm. Children are given the chance to touch and see various farm animals while being educated on how they feel and sound, as well as what they eat and how they live. Children will also learn about each animal’s role on the farm and the overall importance of farming in our society.

Group Tour Information

Your trip to The Children’s Farm will begin with a guided tour through our barns. You will be invited into each animal pen where children will be encouraged to have hands on interaction with our “farm friends”. Following the farm tour, groups have the option to participate in a hayrack ride around our farm, weather and work permitting. Though the Children’s Farm is a rural working farm, we have modern and clean facilities including restrooms, a drinking fountain, and a picnic pavilion for shared use. If your group chooses, you can enjoy a picnic style lunch overlooking our beautiful pond.

The farm tour is approximately one hour in length and can be scheduled for various times slots throughout the day.

Daily Tour Times by Reservation

9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Spring and Fall are busy seasons for school tours at The Children’s Farm.
We advise you to make your reservations early.

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Here’s What Local Teachers have to say About The Children’s Farm!

"Wonderful! The Children’s Farm brings animals to life for city kids. The pumpkin picking thrills them." Judy Mitchell - St. Ailbe, Chicago

"My very favorite field trip!"
Pam Gartner - Harvard Elementary Chicago

"A great hands-on field trip for children."
Laurie Nessen - Alsip Park District

"Tour guides are very patient with my special needs students. A very touchy-feely place."
Eileen Duggan - Coldwell School, Chicago

"We love it! Children get right in with the animals. It’s great for our early childhood program."
Pat Reedy - Tinley Park Park District

"I’ve been coming to The Children’s Farm for years and have always had a great experience. The staff is wonderful. The kids are amazed at what a farm really is."
Nancy Roesing - Greenwood Elementary Blue Island

"My second graders love it! It’s a safe place that promotes love and respect for all life."
Mary Lauer - Elizabeth Ide School Downers Grove

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The Center
Community Center Foundation
12700 Southwest Highway * Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 361-3650
email centerpalospark@sbcglobal.net