Historic Wagner Farm
Making History Every Day . The Glenview Park District ’ s 18.6-acre Historic Wagner Farm is one of the last working dairy farms in Cook County and is open to the public for recreation and learning . The farm provides a unique opportunity to learn about our farming heritage and experience first-hand the way things used to be . In addition to cows in the pasture and crops in the field , the farm has chickens , draft horses and pigs , as well as a restored farm house and barn .
HERITAGE CENTER HOURS
Daily 10 am- 5 pm ( subject to change )
GROUNDS OPEN DAILY , DAWN-DUSK
The award-winning Heritage Center contains many exhibits where visitors can learn about farming from the early 20th century through the present . Here you can :
• Explore the world of agriculture and rural life and understand its direct relationship to our everyday lives .
• Pick up a nostalgic souvenir from the Museum Gift Shop . Featured items include books , T-shirts , postcards and toys .
Plan Your Visit
Historic Wagner Farm grounds are open to the public year-round from dawn until dusk . The Farm Adventure Area on the grounds is a unique hybrid between a traditional playground and an interactive agricultural education exhibit .
Parking is available in the lot across from the farm house on Wagner Road .