Families around Boston can find farm parks just outside the city, offering open-air space, animals to meet, and seasonal activities for kids. These spots make an easy escape from urban life while staying close enough for a day trip. Whether you’re looking for a quiet morning outdoors or a full day of hands-on fun, the farms near Boston offer a relaxed change of pace for all ages.
Before heading out, check each farm’s own website for current hours and any seasonal events, since these can change. Pack layers and sturdy shoes, as many farms involve walking on uneven or muddy ground. Visiting during off-peak times can make for a calmer, more enjoyable outing.
Distances are measured in a straight line from downtown Boston, so allow extra time by road.
Farm parks near Boston
Lion's Den
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA features snow leopards, cougars, jaguars, gibbons, otters, and other animals.
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Giraffe Savanna
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA features snow leopards, cougars, jaguars, gibbons, otters, and other animals.
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Outback Trail
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA features snow leopards, cougars, jaguars, gibbons, otters, and other animals.
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Franklin Park Zoo
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
The park features a zoo, golf course, and arboretum as part of a network of green spaces.
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Zoo Carousel
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
Zoo Carousel is a wheelchair-accessible zoo in Boston, Massachusetts featuring attractions suitable for children.
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Children's Zoo
Boston · about 4 miles from downtown
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts features snow leopards, cougars, jaguars, gibbons, otters, and other animals.
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Stone Zoo
Stoneham · about 7 miles from downtown
The zoo features bears, big cats, and a petting area for visitors.
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Barnyard
Stoneham · about 7 miles from downtown
Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA features snow leopards, cougars, jaguars, gibbons, otters, and other animals.
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Waltham Fields Community Farm (Community Farms Outreach)
Waltham · about 8 miles from downtown
Waltham Fields Community Farm is a non-profit organization that offers farmland preservation, hunger relief programs, and educational activities.
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Rocky Hill Farm
Saugus · about 10 miles from downtown
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Paris Brothers Farm
Woburn · about 10 miles from downtown
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Open Barnyard at Weir river farm
Hingham · about 13 miles from downtown
Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm is a zoo in Hingham, Massachusetts with wheelchair accessible parking.
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Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm
Lincoln · about 14 miles from downtown
A farmyard offering animal barns, educational activities for children, and native wildlife exhibits.
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Chip-In Farm
Bedford · about 15 miles from downtown
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Griggs Farm
Billerica · about 16 miles from downtown
Griggs Farm is a farm in Billerica, Massachusetts, with wheelchair accessible entrance and parking facilities.
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Verrill Farm
Concord · about 17 miles from downtown
Verrill Farm is a farm stand in Concord, MA offering locally grown produce, baked goods, and deli items.
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Wards Berry Farm
Sharon · about 20 miles from downtown
Wards Berry Farm is a farm shop, bakery, and plant nursery in Sharon, Massachusetts offering produce, baked goods, and plants for in-store shopping or delivery.
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Hanson's Farm
Framingham · about 21 miles from downtown
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Appleton Farms
South Hamilton · about 23 miles from downtown
The Fruitlands Museum features art and material culture collections across 210 acres with walking trails and scenic views.
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Smolak Farms
North Andover · about 23 miles from downtown
Smolak Farms is a working farm in North Andover that offers farm events, a community-supported agriculture program, and educational activities.
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