Springfield-Greene County Park Board

3825 W. Farm Road 146
Springfield, MO 65802
( 417) 837-5949

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Hours of Operation
Open Tuesday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community park was first envisioned as part of the community's Vision 20/20 process, and has become a reality for Greene County and the Springfield metro area as a result of a 1/4-cent parks sales tax approved by voters in 2001.

The 207-acre farm park was created to provide educational, as well as various recreational resources for the community and will celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the area. Amenities include a new animal barn, new visitor's center and gift shop, and milking barn. The grounds will consist of demonstration crops and gardens, 20-acre native prairie, pasture land, one-mile paved trail, farm-themed playground, and Wilson's Creek.

Special thanks to the Rutledge-Wilson families for their generous support of the Springfield-Greene County Parkboard.

Park Information Brochure

Park Highlights

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COMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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Experience Life on the Farm!
DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR WHO
LIVES IN THE BIG RED BARN!



	When you visit Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park,you can enjoy the following activities:
Farm animal meet and greets Shop in the gift shop. Play on the farm-themed playground Enjoy the bird observation area View the demonstration gardens and crops Fish with a cane pole in the fishing pond Walk, run or bike the Wilson's Creek Trail


	(Fees apply to special events and education programs.)

Look who lives in the




	This is your opportunity to sponsor one of our farm animals. Sponsorships will support the care, feeding, and enrichment of the farm animal you choose. As a Barnyard Buddies supporter, you will receive an official certificate of sponsorship with animal photograph, small plush replica, recognition of your support in our animal barn, and a 10% off coupon for the farm park gift shop. Barnyard Buddies sponsorships can be purchased for $25 in the gift shop or by calling (417) 837-5949.

Mark your calendars now for special events on the farm! These annual celebrations will be fun for the whole family.

Participate in old-time crafts, demonstrations, and contests or just enjoy the old-fashioned food and entertainment.

Dairy Days - June
Harvest Fest - September
Corn Maze - October
Christmas at the Farm - December

Lessons from the Land
A variety of education programs have been developed to teach people about the importance of agriculture.

Programs are availabel for a wide variety of groups:

School groups
Scout groups
Church groups

Home-school groups
Preschool groups
Your group!

For more information or to schedule a program, please call the Farm Park Supervisor at
(417) 837-5949.

From I-44:
• West on I-44
• Exit on West Bypass- turn left off of exit
• Continue South on West Bypass until you reach Farm Road 146- turn right (Bradford Mini Storage on corner)
• RW Farm is approximately 1 mile down FR 146 on the right hand side

From Sunshine:
• West on Sunshine
• Right onto West Bypass
• Take first left- Farm Road 146
• RW Farm is approximately 1 mile down FR 146 on the right hand side

Master Plan Drawing

Friends of the Farm - Volunteer Opportunities (PDF)

Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park