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.
Beautiful place to visit with children and enjoy nature
🏆 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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Gabriela Cabello
2 years ago
“Beautiful place to visit with children and enjoy nature”
brian janson
2 years ago
“Very nice farm friendly staff”
John Melendez
10 months ago
“Beautifully kept farm”
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!”
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.
