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Tilden Nature Area - Little Farm

PlayBerkeley, East Bay4.7/5

About This Place

A free farm in the Berkeley Hills where kids can feed cows, pigs, goats, and chickens. Bring celery and lettuce! Also features the nearby Tilden Merry-Go-Round, steam train, and Lake Anza swimming in summer.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

Free

Best Time

Morning for feeding, any season

Parking

Free parking along the road near the farm. Can get crowded on weekends.

Tips

Bring celery and lettuce to feed the animals. Combine with a ride on the steam train ($3). Lake Anza is great in summer.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

farmfreeanimalsnaturetrain
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Location

Berkeley, East BayGet Directions

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