The Farm at Lee Martinez Park is a working city-run farm at 600 N Sherwood St, on the northern edge of Old Town Fort Collins beside the Cache la Poudre River. Since 1985 it has given local kids and visiting families a hands-on look at Colorado’s agricultural roots (Colorado.com).
Visitors tour the grounds at their own pace, meeting goats, pigs, chickens, cows, sheep and horses in their pens and barns. Most animals can be petted, and feed for hand-feeding sells on site. Seasonal pony rides are a favorite with younger children. Indoor museum exhibits display vintage farm equipment and explain how Northern Colorado families once worked the land (Airial). The main building has a cozy event space and kitchen that families book for birthday parties (City of Fort Collins).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Admission is about $5 for anyone age 2 and older, and babies enter free (Airial). The Farm is open year-round, but hours change with the seasons, so check the city’s page before you go. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. Summer weekends draw the biggest crowds, especially during the city’s free-admission Community Free Day for Parks and Rec Month (City of Fort Collins). After your visit, you can walk or bike the Poudre River Trail through Lee Martinez Park, or head a few blocks south to Old Town for lunch.
