Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm

6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA

Address:	6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
Phone:	+1 301-839-1176
Site:	nps.gov
Rating:	4.4

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Petra Holden

This adorable animal farm is run by the National Park Service, so it is free to visit and all of the attractions - cow milking, tractor rides, story time, chicken, hog, duck or goat feeding and more - are free as well. Check the website for times and dates, but virtually every weekday morning starting at 10 am the rangers are out engaging with the visitors and providing one of the above activities. If you need a break from the outdoors, there is a small ranger station complete with childrens nook where they can color, do puzzles, and read one of the many available childrens books on farming. I have three small children and this is one of our go-to places in the area, where I know theyll learn something and have fun! Of note, once you park you still have to walk down a gravelly, pot-holed road for four minutes, so although strollers can make it ok, its a bit of a challenge. :) But its worth it!

Mary Renee Reuter

I have been going to this farm since I was a child (My grandparents lived in Oxon Hill and I grew up in Alexandria) and I now take my own daughter. It is virtually unchanged (although I think there used to be animals in one of the barns with name tags that are no longer there - but this was twenty years ago!). I love the views from the hay ride and its just a beautiful place all around. Its a farm five minutes from a major US city and having that kind of dichotomy in one place is why the DC metropolitan area is my favorite place to live. If you check out the book shop, they have some great local childrens books. I got one about Molly Banaky, the mother of Benjamin Banneker, and have used it in my classroom ever since. It is free, its educational, its a way to spend quality time outdoors with your family. What else do you need?

Amber Cockey

Sweet little national park. Cows, horses, pigs, chickens, roosters, and perhaps a donkey. Free wagon ride. Fed the chickens for free. Visitors center was closed when we arrived---they were doing an annual visitors center cleaning---but it looked informative. Historic home was also closed. I would suggest going on a weekend because more things would be available to do. Ample parking but its a little walk down a dirt road to get to the park from the parking lot. Not a problem unless you have, say, an elderlu relative who is unsteady on his/her feet. Bring your water with you because you wont want to hike back to the car just for a drink. Jr Ranger program available onsite.

Falana Martin

The Farm is tucked away off of I-395. I took my toddler daughter there on a sunny and hot afternoon and we must of missed all of the activities because there was hardly anything to do besides look at the Farm animals, which included the cows, the chickens, the pigs and the horses, who were all hiding out of the sun. Its a cute little farm to enjoy with the fam, when I imagine, there are activities to do with the animals and children. Maybe next time, well go earlier in the morning or check the website for activities first. Overall, my toddler daughter enjoyed herself and thats all that matters.

Jennifer Caulk

The day we went all of the animals were in their shelters and there was very little shade. Make sure you bring a wagon or stroller for babies and toddlers because there is a lot of walking between animal pens. Check the schedule for tractor rides before you go so you dont miss them. The great thing is that its free.

Suzanne Roberts

Great place to bring kids. Rangers and other staff are very friendly. Great views from the main trail. Many places to stop and see the animals here, as well as many historical markers that tell the story of the parks history. Closes somewhat early (4:30 pm), so make sure to leave enough time.

Melanie B.

Wonderful place to go, especially for younger children. And absolutely free, even parking. Pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, horses, a donkey, and several cows last time I went. The cow let us pet her through the fence and was very sweet.

Daniel Dunmire

Dogs arent allowed at the Cove. I understand not allowing them at the Farm, but I dont see why they cant walk on the trail, which looked really nice. Very disappointing. Also, the signage is inconsistent, which is a bit ridiculous.

Lyle Ring

There is a lot of potential for this spot but every time I visit it seems a little more run down. The rangers seem less enthusiastic than other National Parks Ive been too. It either needs more funding or better management.

Gedalia Walls

Great historic site. Lots of history and great views of Oxon Creek, Potomac, DC and Alexandria. The visitor center has a really good junior ranger activity that will keep the children busy for an hour or so.

Joe Williams

Pretty cool place! Farm right outside of the city with lots of animals, trails, and a tractor ride. And...its free! Great stop for the kids on a trip to Alexandria.

Mike Samras

Oxon Hill is a nice half-day trip for a family with small kids. There isnt too much, but a few animals to see and old farm equipment to check out.

Kateri Ambrow

Beautiful views and well setup for children. There are programs for them to attend and animals they can observe up close.

Jade Martinez

This is a great place to get away from the city. If you have kids, be sure to have them do the Junior Ranger book.

Jacob Crowe

Great little historical animal farm operated by the Park Service, with hay rides.

Anthony Leeks

Good place to get back to nature and learn a few things in a quaint environment

Elisabeth Peebles

Had a great field trip with my daughters preschool. The kids loved it.