It's exactly what they call it, a "little farm" but perfect for the toddlers and younger kids! We wanted to get the kids out of the house and do something that didn't require spending a lot of money and what better then free? It took us 30 minutes to wrap around the whole farm, we visited previously with my son's school on a field trip and it did seem like there were less animals. Same kinds, just less in general. The cows were being washed by what I think were volunteers (younger kids) so my kids didn't really get to see them up close which was the part they were most excited about so it was a bit of a bummer. The goats were uninterested so brushing wasn't an option since they were so far back Chickens and bunnies mind their own business but super cute to look at. Overall, the animals don't seem to care much about the people and keep their distance OR we happen to come on a bad day and they were overwhelmed with all the volunteers (I sure was) I check the website so I totally knew and understand about feeding the animals not being a thing anymore (so I don't get how people blame the farm when it's a quick search to check) BUT they should consider closing or posting a notice when having younger volunteers at the farm learning and taking up all the space and animals. We genuinely didn't get to enjoy them at all because the kids inside the enclosure with them keeping them farther away or just busy in general. Well possibly come back again before summer is up and hope the animals are a bit more active/social lol read more

I absolutely love this farm! I went for the first time at the beginning of the summer, and I've been back two more times since then! It's a great place to go with your kids, by yourself, or for small meetups. One of the reasons I enjoy this farm is that it's FREE, including parking. We were a bit bummed when we went as a group and saw that feeding the animals is no longer an option, but that information is posted on the website, so I'm not going to fault them for something we didn't double-check. You can brush the goats, so if you're hoping for your little ones to have a close interaction, that's always an option. It's a small farm, so you can walk through it pretty quickly, but there's so much space surrounding the farm that I would honestly plan to bring a blanket if the weather permits and have a picnic. They also have a park, and I would recommend checking out the building. I can't remember the name... I think it's the Nature Area? But they have some cool stuff inside. read more

So much better than Arden, it's closer and free! Win-win! A lot smaller than Arden farm but the perfect amount of animals to see. They also have a kid garden where kids can fill a water can and water plants. Our LO enjoyed that. Animals were active. It was the first time I saw two sheep ram into each other with their horns. And one poor lamb was limping. We spent about 2 hours here right before nap time and it was perfect! Definitely on our list for more visits. They have a play structure in the parking lot which is nice to get the last bit of energy out before leaving. They also have plenty of picnic tables outside by the parking lot which we saw people hosting a party and others picnicing. Definitely something we would do in the future. read more

It really is a "little" farm, so it doesn't take long to pay a visit. Beware of the incline walking out to the field near the cows and sheep. The short trek is worth seeing the beautiful animals up close but will require a bit of energy going uphill. Lots of empty pens in the farm this past Sunday. But I did get to see some chickens, ducks, cows, sheep, pigs, goat, and bunnies! I counted about 10 bunnies in the little red barn, dutch rabbits to be exact. Super cute, just chillaxing :) This farm allows for petting of the animals with caution, but lots of signs saying no feeding allowed. There's also educational opportunities on site, wash stations, restrooms, and a free parking lot for convenience, to go along with free admission to the farm. There's no wifi here, and minimal seating. I made the most out of my visit, by checking out Jewel Lake nearby as well. read more

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This is a wonderful way to spend some time with the littles. It is free and I absolutely recommend a visit when you're in Tilden park. It was even more enjoyable for us when we were able to bring food to feed the animals. They stopped allowing that. We will keep returning when we have our 'Tilden days'. Happy to have this in our love where you live rotation! read more

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Tilden Park is a vast park with many different places within. My son has now lived in Berkley for just over a year and has managed to find all the good places to bring his kids for some down time. From his home it's a short drive up to the foothills of Tilden Regional Park. It'a only about 3 miles from UC Berkeley which is just five minutes from his home. After a few minute's drive and a quick park in the lot, we walked over to the the "Little Farm." It was just that, a small farm which was perfect for the children to come to and see [up close] many different animals. Cows, chickens, goats and some pigs were there and our grandchildren just loved getting up close and personal with them. Our youngest grandchild was especially glad to be watching [and speaking with] some of the animals. The farm is a great size to allow them to move around and not get lost in the maze of people. The indoor portion was also wonderful for the children to walk around, and see things close up. The farm and surrounding park has all kinds of led-activities, This was the perfect place to be for a couple of hours and just enjoy nature. KUDOs to the team at Tilden Regional Park Little Farm. read more

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If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity with family, friends or especially younger kids, this is definitely a great spot to check out. Parking is completely free and the farm itself is also free to visit, which makes it an easy and accessible outing for everyone. There are several farm animals that kids can see up close like goats, chickens, pigs, and more, which makes the experience really enjoyable for little ones. At the moment, visitors are not able to feed the animals due to health concerns, but it's still great being able to walk around and see them in a peaceful setting. The surrounding area is also beautiful. There are amazing hiking trails all around Tilden, so you can easily turn a quick visit into a full day outdoors. On a sunny day, the views, fresh air and open space make the whole place feel very relaxing. Overall, it's a simple, wholesome place to visit, especially if you want kids to experience animals and nature without spending money. Definitely worth checking out on a sunny day. read more

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What a disappointment. We've spent years coming to Little Farm while our kids were growing up. My kids fell in love with farm animals through feeding the animals. My daughter asked if we could go because she missed it now that she is 14 and busy with school and sports. We were not the only family holding lettuce and celery ready to feed the animals only to find out they do not allow it anymore. The farm was sad. The animals are now not interested in interacting now that there is no food. There were also very few animals like there used to be read more

I visited the Little Farm a long time ago and had such great memories that I brought my kids to enjoy it too. Unfortunately, we were pretty disappointed by how much has changed. We came prepared with celery and lettuce, only to find out about the new rules that no longer allow visitors to feed the animals. The kids were incredibly frustrated, as feeding them was the entire reason we made the trip out there. My suggestion to the park: Instead of completely removing the most fun and interactive part of the visit due to health concerns, why not offer or sell your own approved animal feed? Add disposable gloves to the offer and increase reminders to wash hands after feeding the animals. If the remainder of leaves is the problem, determine a time slot where the feeding is supervised. That way, you can control exactly what the animals eat and can keep everyone healthy, while still letting kids experience the joy of feeding the animals. Until then, it's just not the same fun experience it used to be. Cows were wearing fly masks, which made my little ones curious. That was the highlight of our visit. Really, really disappointing. read more

I'm devastated that as of spring/summer 2025 you can no longer feed the animals and per the very kind employee I talked with there is no plan to allow self feeding. What a HUGE loss to the community and to young kids curiosities . They stopped allowing this due to the avian flu which during an outbreak is very reasonable but unfortunately have not restarted their previous beloved tradition. There has to be a way to keep the animals safe (as they have been for many years with no cases of avian flu & allow children to feed and interact with such beautiful animals). Again a huge loss to our community. Hopefully they will reconsider this in the future. Until then the farm has lost its unique heartwarming charm read more

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Free??? LIVE ANIMALS??? With parking??? And public parks for BBQ and picnics??? What more can you ask for. This place is like a little gem. I call this a mini Golden Gate Park. Adorable place. I got to brush a friggin goat. FOR FREE. Kids also get to feed cows. I wish I was them. read more

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First time here, this venue is FREE to attend super cute interactive little farm where you can generally feed the animals However on MARCH 2025 there are MANY SIGNS stating NOT to feed the animals due to the bird flu I was appalled on how many adults literally disregarded the MANY signs asking people to REFRAIN from feeding the animals due to the virus We also showed up with lettuce and other veggies ready to feed the animals but is it worth it to possibly get sick or your child get sick and blatantly ignore the signs ABSOLUTELY NOT Other than that this is a super cute interactive farm that is free to enter Lots of running space for kids to enjoy and I would totally come here again Parking is free but can be hard for to come by read more

To give the city a break from our hectic pace ;-), we took winding roads to the NNW into the foothills of Tilden Regional Park, about 3 miles from UC Berkeley. The drive itself is peaceful and decompressing. Our target with the kids was the Tilden Little Farm. All your favorite "Old McDonald" farm animals for feeding and sometimes petting in all their furry/feathery/smelly glory: heritage cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, maybe more (Oct 2025). A garden, too. The farm and surrounding park has all kinds of led-activities, mostly for kids but also some for all-ages including hikes and cave tours. read more

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Came Easter Sunday April 20th 2024. NO feeding animals anymore! Spoke with someone that worked there and they recently decided to do this due to the rise in avian flu. They also found that the animals are a little healthier when people don't feed them. They don't have any date planned to allow people to feed the animals any more. They suggest to check in with the visitor center next door for events where you could get up and close with the animals. read more

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Lots of tiny adorable goats right now. My son and i loved this farm! There are signs throughout to avoid touching and feeding the farm animals at the moment. I had snacks in my car and we stayed in the shade for a while. Very nice area to relax. read more

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Wow Tilden Regional Park Little Farm was so awesome, can't believe there is a free farm you can visit and even pet the animals (most of them)! You need to bring your own feed (lettuce, celery, and carrots) and they have multiple farm animals in different sections including cows, pigs, chickens/roosters, bunnies/rabbits (I honestly don't know the different LOL), and goats! The animals are all pretty huge and chill, maybe because they are fed all day haha. Perfect place to bring the toddlers and kids to have fun with the animals. Loved feeding and petting the animals with the niece. Highly recommend for a fun activity with the kids! Just remember to bring your own lettuce, celery, and carrots! 1 bundle of each lasted me a while! read more

There were sheep, goats, cows, turkeys (free-range!), etc. There were, interestingly, marmots digging holes everywhere. Quite a drive to get here from the south. read more

Little Farm is another Tilden classic, of which is fun to enjoy regardless of age and how many times visited. Parking can be a little challenging, especially on weekends, but the surrounding parkland offers nice to-and-from opportunities. I've been coming here for years with kids of various ages, and this place never gets old. I grew up in Iowa, so I've always been somewhat suspicious of "petting zoos", yet Little Farm has always touched most of the animal bases that I normally expect. Plus it's fun watching the wonder in a young person's eyes as they interact with these wonderful farm animals. Gayle and I were here during a recent weekday with our 5 year-old granddaughter and thoroughly enjoyed the walk (especially the uphill part of the pasture), the Farm, watching the other kids, and getting a chance to do a little feeding. read more

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Great for kids, make sure to wear tennis shoes because there is a dirt path uphill to see all of the animals. They have chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and cows. There was a sign for butterflies but we did not see those. People were kind and shared some of their lettuce and celery with our group since we came unprepared. Overall o think great for kids - we spend maybe 45 mins here and that was us taking our time. Parking is not the best, but we got lucky with close parking. Pro tip: bring your own carrots, lettuce, or celery to feed the animals. read more

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I love this little farm! I have lived in the Bay area most of my life and it took me until adulthood with children to come here. Remember to bring celery or lettuce so you can feed the geese, ducks, pigs, cows, and sheep. They come up real close. You can pet the rabbits during petting hours. They eat a special food though. There is little open space nearby and an educational center that has more areas for kids to learn about the wildlife around the region. love it! Be mindful that no dogs are allowed at the farm. There is a parking lot that has a playground and another open space park around it. That open space park allows dogs. read more

We visited Tilden Regional Park Little Farm last week, and it is an absolute gem tucked into the East Bay hills. It is perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone who just wants a breath of fresh air. We came on a sunny weekday morning, and our kids had so much fun seeing the animals close up. Parking and admission were free and easy (we got there early), and the walk to the farm was stroller-friendly and peaceful, surrounded by towering trees and chirping birds. There is a gated play area at the parking lot, which was amazing! The farm itself is adorable -- cows, goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits -- all looking well-cared-for and happy. Our toddlers were absolutely thrilled, but we cannot feed the animals, unfortunately. There's a picnic area if you want to bring lunch and they have a visitor center with free exhibits and 2 clean restrooms. You can even combine your trip with a visit to the nearby Tilden Steam Train or Botanic Garden. read more

Little Farm!!!!!!! So cute for people of all ages to come and hang with some farm animals! Little Farm has cows, goats, chicken, sheep, pigs, and geese! Visitors are free to feed the animals, but only with celery or lettuce! Parking is also usually very easy to find. :) read more

It's All Part of my Farm Cute farm that's part of Tilden Regional Park and located not too far from the Visitor's Center. *Free *Kid-friendly *At the time of our visit (±2yrs) they provided food so you can feed the animals, but it seems like now you have to bring your own? Lettuce or celery, only. TLDR: Great family-friendly fun, esp if you have young 'uns. #ThrowbackThursdayReview read more

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Once upon a time, Tilden Little Farm was a magical place where kids could hand-feed a cow a stalk of celery and feel like the Disney princess of barnyard animals. Fast forward to today: NO FEEDING ALLOWED. Why? Animal welfare, they say. Meanwhile, I watched an employee's toddler stroll into the pen like a VIP guest at a goat buffet, casually feeding them whereas I was told feeding would "endanger their delicate health." The animals now just stare at visitors with the empty, soulless eyes of beings who know the snacks have stopped. They've gone from "Yay, new friends!" to "Oh, you're just here to look at me and give me nothing?" The betrayal cuts deep. Bring back the celery. Until then, this is just a sad petting zoo where the pets stare at you like you're the one behind the fence. read more

Always love coming here! Though come before 10am in tbe weekend because the parking lot filled up and people hangout quite a bit here so not many people leave so soon! There is a gated playground which is always a plus!!! Picnic tables, I seem to always see at least 1 party there! And even in the grass area by the nature center, people.love picnicking there. The animals at the farm is great for your little ones to check out too and yes, you can feed the cows and gosts w celery and lettuce (bring your own), they do get snotty though and sometimes choose what they want to eat (they won't eat the ones that dropped on the ground!) LOL. Anyway, a great place to spend a couple hours with your kids! read more

We were disappointed to find out after driving 1.5 hours to the farm that weren't allowed to feed or touch the animals due to the bird flu. There were signs posted everywhere but nowhere did that say it on their Facebook page or anywhere else before hand. Bummer but still fun to watch the animals and the park is gorgeous. read more

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Only in the Bay Area, here in beautiful California could people be DEVASTATED and put out by the fact there is no longer feeding at the Little Farm. Yes, I have enjoyed many a heart-felt shared moment over lettuce with the farm animals here but geez, it's not the end of the world. There are still ways to entertain yourselves and your kids. If your life satisfaction hinges on this, the world can be harsh and this is hardly the hardest of lessons. To see the number of people disregard the rules, wow, this reminds me of how we got to where we did with the pandemic. And the staff told me animals generally were healthier. So we left our lettuce at home and enjoyed a walk through the farm and a loop hike nearby. It's still a 5 star day out but if you're having a tantrum, you're not modeling the best behavior for your kids. Enjoy this space, don't give the employees a hard time and please you are not so special that these rules don't apply to you. read more

You can get here pretty easily because it's at the end of Canon Drive which is right off Grizzly Peak Blvd and Wildcat Canyon Road. But I come here somewhat frequently and without intention through the back trails that snake their way from way up on Nimitz Way. It's a heavily forested area, but when I see the top of the farm's windmill tower, I know the most challenging part of my hike is done. This farm is really for the kiddies as you would expect, and it doesn't feel that much like a tourist attraction where carrots or lettuce are provided to feed the animals. Truth be told, I've only walked inside the farm a couple of times just to see the livestock who seem quite content to be ignored except at feeding time. All those animals cackling, oinking, and mooing made me feel like I was a farmhand in the sepia-toned scenes of "The Wizard of Oz". If I only had a brain... RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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Great place to have a picnic and see some farm animals - cows, sheep, goats, chickens, a big pig, and rabbits! read more

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Such a fun, free outing for little ones. Bring celery and lettuce to feed the animals! Wear sturdy shoes, the sheep are up a steep gravel hill. It is a bit of a trek on curvy roads to get there, but worth it. There are restrooms and hand washing stations. One trip was a little disappointing as very few animals were out- only the cows and sheep with pigs resting inside, compared to the other times we've been which also had bunnies, chickens and goats out. We assume it was because of the hot weather that day, but wish it were posted online somewhere so we could have rescheduled our trip for another day. read more

Love this cute farm. The only thing is you can no longer feed the animals, which is extremely disappointing, it used to be that way, and that was the highlight of the visit. read more

Another adorable farm in the Bay Area for the kiddos! Overall, it's a cute farm and a great local resource, but if I were coming from out of town for a farm experience I'd prefer Ardenwood for the bigger variety of animals and better accessibility if you have a stroller. Or for higher price point, Happy Hollow also has a very cute farm / petting zoo area. Pros: Plenty of animals -- cows, bunnies, lots of goats, big area for chickens, ducks and geese. My 1 year old son loved the birds and didn't want to leave. Also has a playground in the parking area for extra energy burning before the drive out of there. Plenty of parking in a large lot at the trailhead. A lot of green space around the farm for picnicking or for children to romp around. Cons: If you want the animals to come up close, BRING YOUR OWN LETTUCE OR CELERY. They don't sell it on-site, and your kids will be wishing you did! Half the farm is on a steep hill with an uneven path... bring yo' off-road strollers if you have babies but there's also steps on parts of this hill. It's quite a drive through the hills in Berkeley to get here... a lot of going through windy residential streets. read more

Bring celery and lettuce!!! The Tilden Little Farm is a fun little outing, especially if you have young kids. The parking lot fills quickly on weekends, so I recommend coming just before they open. When you park, you'll notice public restrooms in a grassy area on one side of the lot and a small playground on the other. There are two single bathrooms by the animals, so if you're worried about anyone needing to go while you're at the farm, you can wait until you're by the animals. There are cows, rabbits, goats, rams, chickens, geese, and more at this little farm! You can feed some of them as long as you have celery or lettuce with you - nothing else is allowed. There's also a little visitor's center that may entertain your toddler or young child for another little bit before leaving. Worth visiting! read more

Great stop for a nice day visit around Berkeley area! Little Farm is a small area near the park where you can feed some animals and watch them living their lives off of free (for them) celery and lettuce that people bring in. You do have to bring your own and I would suggest it unless you really just want to look and not touch anything. If you have kids, def bring the celery/lettuce because there were quite a few kids there who wanted to feed the animals and could only watch other people feeding. Only some animals you are allowed to feed so be sure to read the signs along the fences. Bathrooms are open if you decide to eat beforehand or at the park. There is one outside near the entrance to the farm as well as one inside the Visitor's Center. Parking was pretty full but on a Saturday approx 1 pm, cars were leaving as we were arriving so not a difficult place to park. I would say just the farm alone may be about 30 mins total spent depending on how long you take at each section. I'll def keep the place in mind if hiking around the area. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area, entrance/parking is free too so how much better can it get! read more

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Amazing! Free and fun activity to do with anyone really! Beautiful area! Bring lettuce and celery sticks read more

Tilden Regional Park Little Farm - Parks Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my son's favorite spot to feed animals! There is NO entry fee! There are cows, chicken, geese, pigs, goats, sheep, and on occasion -- a rabbit to pet. You're allowed to bring in either lettuce or celery to feed the animals. I don't know about you, but I always tend to have leftover celery hanging out in my fridge. Any time that happens, I usually ask my son if he'd like to make a trip down to Tilden. This is a wonderful place to bring the family; it's spacious and there are even spots to have a picnic! And if you're very conscientious about hygiene like me, a huge plus is that they have plenty of sinks to wash your hands! :D read more

Super cute place for little ones, great deal also. It nice to get out of the house avd not spend a ton of money

This farm is hidden in the hills of Berkeley and the ride to it is beautiful, especially all those views from the top The farm has some animals, cows being kind of the highlight as they are quite the eaters! Bring your own lettuce and celery to feed these animals, BUT don't bring too much if you are not going to be there before 11 am. We were a little late and by that time most animals were full and wanted to just rest. There is also a little climb up for some animals so mark your strollers for those! Rabbits were the cutest but you can not feed them. I didn't personally enjoy the farm so much but the picnic spots and green patches all around are welcoming people like me to bring their own picnic and let the kids play while you enjoy some nature time. Also, it's free! read more

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This place is great for a short 30 min activity for Littles. Bring some lettuce for the animals. There were cows, goats, chickens, etc. After cruising this park, there is a train ride attraction close by too. read more

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This place is so cool great for learning about nature. Hikes and seeing farm animals. Great for kids of all ages and adults. They have a play place for the younger kids and ample free parking. It's free to enter. Being lettuce and celery to feed the animals. read more

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