The Children's Farm at The Center
Palos Park, IL · about 18 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (708) 361-3650
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 18 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Check
- Social
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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
- Public restroom 1.9 mi
- Playground Playground on the Green 0.4 mi
- Picnic area Paddock Woods Picnic Grove 1 0.9 mi
- Gas station Shell 0.8 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 2.5 mi
- 271 places to eat within 5 mi The Plush Horse, Palos Perk Cafe, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Palos Park Farmers Market Palos Park · 0.2 mi
- Palos Heights' Farmers' Market Palos Heights · 1.8 mi
- Palos Heights Farmers Market Palos Heights · 1.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Growing Home Inc 11.8 mi
- The Urban Canopy 14.6 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 50°F, lows around 31°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 19
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 22
- ☀️ Frost-free season183 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Little Red School Hse, IL station (3.8 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: Cook County
Cook County had 154 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 36 sold food straight to the public and 16 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 The Children's Farm at The Center
Is The Children's Farm at The Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (708) 361-3650 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Children's Farm at The Center?
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 The Children's Farm at The Center?
The listing gives the address as 700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Children's Farm at The Center?
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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