Parks Farms
Chester, NJ · about 35 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 525 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (908) 879-5509
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 35 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- parksfarms@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- AmEx, Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
- Social
- County
- Morris County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground Ralston Playground 1.2 mi
- Picnic area Grove Street Park 2.3 mi
- Gas station Exxon 2 mi
- EV charger 4.9 mi
- 36 places to eat within 5 mi Giuseppe's Trattoria, Domo7 Hibachi, Playa Bowls
Farmers markets nearby
- Long Valley Green Market Long Valley · 6.9 mi
- Doctor's Farm Market Long Valley · 7.5 mi
- Dr's Farm Market Long Valley · 7.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Highlands Harvest Club CSA 3.2 mi
- Alstede Farms 3.3 mi
- Uncle Bill's Farm 5.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 55°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season176 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Somerville Somerset Ap, NJ station (10.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Morris County
Morris County had 471 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 108 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Parks Farms
Is Parks Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (908) 879-5509 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Parks Farms?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Parks Farms?
The listing gives the address as 525 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Parks Farms?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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