Place · 0.8 mi away
Overview
A 20-acre, naturally grown, pick-your-own farm tucked inside the park at 2485 Major Road in Peninsula. Run by Daniel and Michele Greenfield (since 2006) under the park’s Countryside leasing program, it preserves a historic farmhouse-and-barn setting while giving visitors a hands-on taste of sustainable agriculture.
What You’ll Experience
- Harvest your own blueberries and aronia berries in season, and cut seasonal flowers like sunflowers (plus spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils).
- Browse a self-serve farm stand in the milkhouse at the front of the property, with finds like pussy willows and other farm goods when available.
- The farm also runs a CSA and, at times, offers educational tours or field trips that spotlight how and why they farm the way they do.
Why It’s Special
This isn’t a roadside market—it's one of a small group of farms that operate inside the park under strict sustainability standards. Your visit supports working farmland within a national park landscape, and the farm notes a portion of sales goes back to the park.
Seasonality and Best Time to Visit
- Mid-summer is the sweet spot for berries and sunflowers; early spring is prime for pussy willows.
- U-pick windows change with weather and crop conditions, so check the farm’s updates (website or social media) before you go.
- Arrive early in the day for the best picking and cooler temps; popular crops can sell out quickly on peak days.
Wildlife
Expect plenty of pollinators in the flower rows, with songbirds around and the occasional deer or other small wildlife at the edges of the fields. It’s a working landscape inside a national park—enjoy, observe, and leave no trace.
Practicalities
Facilities are simple. There’s no restaurant or traditional store here—what you’ll find is what’s in season on the plants or at the self-serve stand. Dress for field walking (closed-toed shoes, sun protection), bring water, and consider cash for small stand purchases. Parking and access are rural and can feel tight during busy picking windows.
Pros
- Pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, and seasonal flowers
- Naturally grown, sustainable farm within the park’s Countryside Initiative
- Occasional educational tours and a self-serve stand; some sales support the park
Cons
- Seasonal and weather-dependent; fields can be picked out early
- Facilities are minimal and hours are limited; restrooms not documented
Tips
- Check the farm’s updates the morning of your visit for U-pick status.
- Arrive early for the best selection and cooler field temps.
- Wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection; bring water.
- Bring containers if permitted and consider cash for the self-serve stand.
- Use 2485 Major Rd, Peninsula, OH for navigation.
