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Local Park Spotlight: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

Farm animals, fishing pond, playground, and more!

By Janel Plunkard, Publisher of Macaroni KID Springfield MO April 29, 2022



Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
3825 W Farm Road 146
Springfield, MO 65802

Hours:
June - August
Daily
9 am - 5pm
September - May
Tuesday through Sunday
9 am - 5pm

Admission is FREE!
(Please note: Some activities and programs may include a fee.) 


What we love about Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park: 

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park is situated on 207 acres and is a great local attraction! The farm park was established as an educational and recreational space for the Springfield region. The farm park includes an animal barn that is home to a variety of animals, a visitor center and gift shop, a fun farm-themed playground, demonstration gardens, 20-acre native prairie, pastures, a fishing pond, and a one-mile paved trail along Wilson's Creek Greenway.

During your visit you can meet chickens, cows, goats, donkeys, ducks, pigs, sheep, turkeys, and miniature horses. If you look, you might meet barn cats, too!
Animal feed is available for purchase in the gift shop.


Want to give fishing a try? Take the kids fishing at the stocked fishing pond! Hourly fishing pole rentals are available in the gift shop.
Rentals include everything you'll need: fishing rods, reel, and bait.
Fishing is catch-and-release only. A fishing license is not required.
Rentals are $5.50 per person or $2 fee to bring your own equipment. Extra bait is available for $2.


Special Event throughout the Year: Easter at the Farm, Kids Fishing Fun Day, Harvest Fest, and Candy Cane Lane.
Check the Macaroni KID Springfield MO calendar for details on upcoming events!


Download a FREE printable Farm Scavenger Hunt before your visit. Click HERE!

Download a FREE Visitor's Guide with park map! Click HERE!




Amenities at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park: 

  • Farm themed playground
  • Meet the farm animals in the big red barn
  • Gift Shop and Visitor Center
  • Fields, Crops, and butterfly garden
  • Access to paved Wilson's Creek Greenway trail
  • Accessible bicycles for those with special needs are available in the gift shop for FREE rentals. Click HERE for additional details
  • Gazebo and picnic area
  • Antique tractors and pedal tractors
  • Fishing Pond (additional fees; open April through October 9am-3:30pm)
  • Field Trips 
  • Summer Day Camps 
  • Birthday Party rentals