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Willoughby Heritage Farm

631 Willoughby Lane, , IL 62234

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Willoughby Heritage Farm takes you back to farm life in the 1940s - complete with barns, tractors, a Craftsman-style farmhouse, and 30-acres of wildlife preserve.

This public park and farm features a community garden. Kids love visiting with the farm animals throughout the property and in the barn. Hiking trails take you down winding paths, across bridges, and through scenic vistas. Keep te kids busy for hours at the playground. Classes are available for Introduction to Archery, Beekeeping, and much more. Pavillions are available for rent, and primitive camping is permitted with reservations. Get back to nature when you treat yourself to a day at Willoughby Heritage Farms.

Guided tours available for groups by appointment.

What's happening nearby...

Christmas on the Farm

Locavore Farm •  Dec 21 @ 6PM

On Saturday, December 21, we will open the farm from 6 - 10 PM for our annual Christmas on the Farm event. We want to share…

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University of Illinois Performing Arts Center •  Dec 21 @ 7:30PM

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