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Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park

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Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
77 reviews
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Sandra K
Springfield, MO46 contributions
Christmas lights
We drove thru the farm with my 6 yr Grand daughter. It was a nice little drive and we were able to stay in the warm car.... gotta love that!
Written January 6, 2020
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dwm_SGF_1987
Springfield, MO142 contributions
A community farm that is a park!
Family
Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park is a 207 acre farm/park that provides several recreational resources for the community. The park is a farm-themed site that has a visitor center, gift shop, milking barn, prairie and pasture land, one-mile walking trail, small pond and playground. The park is free, but there are special events or activities that require fees. There are several community events at this park to include things like an egg hunt, a zombie run, urban gardens, and camps (for kids and adults). There are also ways to rent park amenities like bonfire pits, classroom space, bounce house or arrange an animal meet and greet (horse, sheep, goat, or rabbit). If you are in the Springfield area and have the need to spend some time on the farm, this is the place for you!
Written February 15, 2015
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Larry S
23 contributions
Dinner
Family
Most superb flavors compared to any fine dining restaurant I have enjoyed in New York, Las Vegas, Dallar or San Francisco. Must make reservation.
Written April 10, 2017
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Diana T
Hello Larry, I'm sorry but we're not a restaurant. We're a Farm Park. We have a similar name to "Farmers Park" did you mean to review that restaurant instead?
Written August 9, 2017
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Prfctangelgonebd
Springfield, MO80 contributions
Good outing
Family
I took my grandkids there a 2yr old and 6 month old. They loved it. Different animals to see. I only gave it a 3 rating due to the slides and playground is only dedicated to children 5 yrs and older. So any child younger you will have to help them on the slides due to they can't climb that far up. I feel they need to get a separate area out playground for kids under 5. However, overall great place to take the kids.
Written June 22, 2016
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patday
Springfield, MO41 contributions
Lots of fun for kids!
Family
Lots of large slides in a big play area. Great picnic area. Farm animals you can get up close to. And during the fall, thousands of large pumpkins and a corn maze! Our grandkids love running and playing here.
Written March 29, 2015
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Deborah D
Mitchell, IN332 contributions
Harvest Fest Family Outing
Family
We attended this farm in October for the Harvest Fest fall festival.

There were lots of activities for the kids (and adults as well!), including: Hayrides, haunted trail, corn maze, grain train, cow train, pony/horse rides, crafts, inflatables, playground, pumpkin patch, lots of animals, good food, and a few carnival style games.

Ticket pricing was reasonable, for better value, choose the wristband for unlimited tickets to all activities, excluding pony/horse rides, haunted trail and pumpkins (which were purchased by weight).

Admission is free, and so is parking (and there's plenty of it).

We also found this farm hosts other family events throughout the year.

Overall this is a very nice place, we will definitely return for the Harvest Fest again next year.
Written October 28, 2019
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Frankenmind
Springfield, MO49 contributions
It's different!
Family
It's not every day that you get to go to a farm and walk around. They have farm animals around the grounds, with plenty of events for kids throughout the year. There is a little fishing pond where you can let the kids catch fish, and it's not too expensive. The only downside is that there are a lot of ticks during the tick season. I don't think that they treat the grounds for pesky bugs, as we always experience plenty of pests. Other than that, it's a fun little place to stop and check out!
Written May 14, 2019
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Vivien T
Hollister, MO1,288 contributions
A hayride on the farm
Friends
It was a nice chilly day but we were all dressed for it. Just grateful that it wasn’t raining like yesterday. This outing had been planned a month ago and all the seniors from our church were looking forward to it. We arrived at the farm, not knowing what to expect. Surprisingly, it was a very big place so a hayride sounded good because I am sure that none of us could walk the whole farm. Blocks of hay were arranged on a tractor and we all sat on the hay. Then we rode round the farm. It costs $1.50 each and the ride wasn’t too Long, but it was sufficient. After the ride we walked around and enjoyed the animals and birds that were in the barns and outside. It, being a Friday, there were not many people around. Kids were still in school. Beside the hayride, there was the Corn Maze, the Cow and Grain trains,slides, games and crafts. One could pick their own pumpkins and pay for them at the gift shop. The gourds cost $1 each. To participate in the activities, one has to buy tickets and use them as payment. The Haunted Trail costs 5 tickets. It is only on Friday and Saturday nights, from 6.30pm -10pm. (October only).
Written October 26, 2018
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DustinHolmes
Springfield, MO322 contributions
Great Place For The Family!
Family
They have a park where kids can play. There is also a place to fish. It has a free petting zoo and agricultural exhibits.
Written May 17, 2018
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Sarah Pippin
Bolivar, MO9 contributions
Little family outing
Family
If you’re looking to get out of the house with the littles for a bit this is the place to go!
My kids love seeing the animals and beats paying the price for the zoo! 😂
Written April 15, 2018
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