Hidden Gems Fishers AgriPark

Fishers AgriPark

Part community urban farm, part park, Fishers AgriPark is located in a beautiful, fairly remote section of Fortville, with a gravel walkway that divides a colorful field of wildflowers and the public field of produce. At the end of the walkway, we were greeted by a volunteer who handed us a cardboard box and gave us instructions about what produce was available to pick.

We were interrupted on our way to the produce field by a surprising, yet very welcome, animal encounter. A friendly horse, sheep and cow were gathered to interact with visitors. After making their acquaintance, we visited with a pig and some chickens, then went on our way to gather produce. We gathered kale, mustard greens and sugar snap peas.

Before leaving, my son wanted to check out the play area. The most popular section was the mud kitchen. I think my son could have stayed there for hours playing contentedly. There are several places for grown-ups to sit and read, both in the shade and the sun. I spent the time researching what I might do in my own kitchen with our newly acquired produce.

In addition to the free produce, the play area, and the farm animals, there is an accessible and shaded nature trail.

On our way out of the park, we stopped by the volunteer tent, where our produce was bagged and we were handed free squash. On our walk back to the car, I used the wildflower backdrop for a few pictures of my son, and we talked about our next visit, when the green tomatoes we saw might turn red.

11171 Florida Rd., Fortville

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