Farm animals, gardens, and hiking trails
Brooksvale Park is a 500-acre farm-focused park in Hamden with a barnyard of year-round animals, organic vegetable garden, sugar shack for maple syrup production, hiking trails, and fields. Kids can observe and interact respectfully with farm animals and learn about agriculture and seasonal farming practices.
Free · Outdoor
No feeding the animals; adults must supervise children closely in the barnyard.
Visit during warmer months to see the working farm garden; in cold months the park focuses on maple syrup production and education.
Maple Sugaring open house runs in March; check the website for seasonal program dates.