Kid Friendly Guide: Kinder Farm Park- Anne Arundel County
About Kinder Farm Park
Kinder Farm Park is a 288-acre park located Millersville, MD in Anne Arundel County. It is one of our favorite parks in Maryland because it has a large playground, miles kid friendly trails, recreational activities, and the opportunity to see tons of farm animals, as well as learn about the past and present agricultural practices of Anne Arundel County.
This lovely park would make an excellent Maryland day trip and is one of our top picks for kid friendly activities in Maryland!
Newly Renovated Playground
The Kinder Farm Park Playground went through a massive renovation in 2020 and the new playground is absolutely fantastic. It is farm themed, which is perfect for the farming theme of the entire park.
The playground retained the two levels of the original, with tons of great climbing structures, swings for older and younger kids, and slides that would appeal to both toddlers and older kids.
There are even fun farm-themed ride-on’s!
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There are plenty of climbing play features that are great for kids of all ages too!
This slide is great for early walkers!
The playground has a tot-lot ideal for kids who aren’t confident walkers yet, as well as larger play structures for older kids.
Along the perimeter of the playground there are musical instruments kids would love to bang away on as well!
The playground isn’t completely shaded but there are numerous shades over some of the larger play structures. Perfect for a hot summer day!
Picnic Facilities and Outdoor Pavilions
Speaking of shade, I LOVE the fact that there are numerous picnic tables and picnic areas throughout the park. Many of these areas are shaded and there are at least 1/2 a dozen shaded picnic tables right next to the playground.
You can also rent one of the two large outdoor pavilions for birthday parties, community gatherings, and more.
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Farm Animals
The playground is awesome, but the playground and farm animal combination makes Kinder Farm Park truly special. The animals are cared for by the Kinder Farm Park 4-H Livestock Club.
Related: Another fantastic regional park playground is Blandair Regional Park in Columbia!
When we visited there were cows, chickens, a giant rabbit, goats, sheep, pigs, and more!
Also, there were numerous baby animals that were just too cute!
It is an easy walk on a paved path from the playground to the farm animal area.
Related: Clark’s Elioak Farm is fantastic fun for younger kids!
Agricultural History Program
The farm animals are part of a larger program to educate and demonstrate the agricultural history of Anne Arundel County. At the Kinder Farm Park Visitor Center there are farming artifacts from the early 20th century.
Check the schedule too because on a monthly or weekly basis you might get to see demonstrations! The Chesapeake Forge Blacksmith Guild does blacksmithing demonstrations most Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm. And most Saturday mornings the Sawmill Club will do demonstrations where they feed logs through the mill.
Related: Check out the Green Meadows Petting Farm!
Kid Friendly Trails
If you want to stretch your legs, Kinder Farm Park has a 2.8 mile paved perimeter trail. Bring your scooters and bicycles!
There are also miles of natural trails you can explore.
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Other Park Amenities
In addition to the playground, trails, and farm animals, Kinder Farm Park offers a great disc golf course and various sports fields.
The Friends of Kinder Farm Park hosts other special events throughout the year like Easter Eggs hunts, Fall and holiday events, and hayrides.
FAQ/Know Before You Go
Address: 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD 21108
Google Map Directions here!
You can purchase a daily pass for $6 per car. The daily fee for service-connected individuals (military, veterans and their families) is free with identification.
You can also purchase annual passes ($30/vehicle for AACO residents and $40/vehicle for non-AACO residents)
Kinder Farm Park is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
Visitor Center Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
It costs $100 to rent the pavilions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It costs $180 to rent the pavilions Friday-Sunday.
There are parking lots throughout the park, including plenty of parking spaces next to the playground.
There are public restrooms near the playground.
Make a Day of It- What’s Nearby?
You can visit one of Anne Arundel Counties other fantastic parks like Fort Smallwood Park, Downs Park, Quiet Waters Park, or Lake Waterford Park. Lake Waterford Park is actually less than 10 minutes from Kinder Farm Park.
Seasonally, Kinder Farm Park is about 20 minutes from the Maryland Renaissance Festival and about 15 minutes from the Maryland Corn Maze.
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Sara, you’re the best! Our family has loved the outings we’ve experienced from your guides. Thank you so much for providing such valuable information to the community.
Ahhhh, thank you! It really makes my day when I hear that someone uses the info to find family fun! Thank you! ~Sara