Heckscher Farm
📍 Stamford, NY
Well-maintained farm at Stamford Nature Center featuring friendly farm animals, an exotic animal room with lizards and spiders, free-roaming ducks and geese, nature trails, and a nature playground with a large slide.
Basically the stamford nature center. Very nice spot, relaxed, plenty to see. Bring a lunch. Spend some time at the cool playground, walk the trails. Don't miss the lizard/spider building (go straight past the otters to the first structure. Next to bathrooms). If you take the city bus in, it's free!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families who want more than a standard playground — the combination of hands-on farm animals, an exotic species room, and a proper nature trail makes this a full half-day destination. Children who engage actively with animals will get the most out of it.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Michael Ols
9 months ago
“Basically the stamford nature center. Very nice spot, relaxed, plenty to see. Bring a lunch. Spend some time at the cool playground, walk the trails. Don't miss the lizard/spider building (go straight past the otters to the first structure. Next to bathrooms). If you take the city bus in, it's free!”
George J. 77 (G. J. 77)
2 years ago
“Excellent petting farm - very friendly animals, make sure to check out the exotic animal room, and the nature playground for a huge slide. Ducks and gees roam arouns free. Not a free place but well worth $44 for 4.”
Gabriela Cabello
2 years ago
“Beautiful place to visit with children and enjoy nature”
brian janson
2 years ago
“Very nice farm friendly staff”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Heckscher Farm sits within the Stamford Nature Center and combines a working petting farm with nature trails and a nature playground. The exotic animal room — located past the otters near the bathrooms — houses lizards and spiders and is easy to miss. Ducks and geese roam the grounds freely. Stroller-friendly paths connect the main farm areas to the playground. Picnic facilities allow for a full-day visit. The city bus stops nearby for car-free families.
