Lake View Farms (Pumpkin Patch and more)

Would I return: YES!

Overall score: 9 out of 10

Sometimes, we pick our pumpkin patches by tradition. If it isn't your tradition yet, this pumpkin patch should be.  We were introduced to Lake View Farms several years ago, and haven't been to another farm since.  Our kids always have a great experience.


Why wasn't the overall score 10 out of 10?  Bees.  Bees are a problem with most pumpkin patches, so don't let that discourage you.

Attractions:

Daily:

• Group paddle boat ride to or from pumpkins, complete with pirate ship, "Loch Ness monsters" and fisherman boat (included in ticket price)
• Train ride to or from pumpkins (included in ticket price)
• Photo backdrops (free)
• Corn maze ($5 per person or $1 per year up to age five)
• Charity donation pond
• Gift shop
• Coffee stand
• Animals: pigs, bunny, goats and kittens (no petting) (free)
• Farm equipment to look at (free)

Weekend only:

• Food
• Pony rides ($6)
• Caterpillar ride for small children ($2)
• Kettle corn
• Face painting (for tips)
• Snack shack

Ticket Prices:

$4 per ticket (includes one boat ride and one train ride and $1 off your pumpkin purchase (Limit one ticket per pumpkin.)  You are not required to ride the train or boat.  If you prefer to walk, the pumpkins are close enough to do so (less than a quarter mile?).

Basic information:
Address: 32055 NW North Ave., North Plains, OR 97133
Telephone: 503-647-2336
Website:  click here

Dates open: Sept. 24 - Oct. 30, 2011
Pumpkin Patch hours: M-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-5PM (Last ticket sold ½ hour before closing)

Corn Maze hours: M-Th 9AM - 6PM; F-Sat 9AM - 10PM; Sun 10AM - 6PM (Last ticket sold 2 hours before closing)
Group rental info:  click here

Field trip info with forms: click here

*Prices may have changed since this post.  Many of the facts in this post were taken directly from the Lake View Farms website.