I recently visited Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton and it was a great experience. It is free to enter and offers a fun, educational environment for all ages. They have a wide variety of animals, including goats, cows, horses, alpacas, peacocks, and ducks. The grounds are well-maintained and the facilities are clean. For groups, there is a covered pavilion with BBQ grills and picnic tables, as well as a playground for children. There is also a vending machine area located by the welcome center. It was not crowded and served as a great way to decompress in nature. I highly recommend visiting this hidden gem. read more

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What a little hidden gem in Hampton! We brought our 8 month old here for about an hour and a half and it was the perfect spot for him to see animals up close. He even got to pet the donkeys, goats and horses. A decent amount of animals and exhibits. Not too crowded. Good walkability with a stroller. Nice playground. Bathrooms. Free admission! read more

This place may be small, but it is definitely mighty. I had one staff member who was in contact with us while we were planning our visit for our special needs class at our school. He was so helpful and also provided bags of feed to our children while we walked around. While walking around, we were able to see many animals . One of our favorite areas was the garden area. Our children really enjoyed watching and looking at some of the items they were growing, whether it was produce or flowers. Another area we enjoyed was the playground . Our children in our classroom are older, but they were able to enjoy the playground as well. There was plenty of seating around the playground so you could sit and watch the children. The bathrooms were pretty clean for the type of area we were at . All of the staff that we came in contact with were fantastic. There was a lot of hard-working staff members there whether they were feeding animals or watering or attending to ground crew chores. The parking lot is pretty large. It can accommodate both vehicles and buses. We will definitely return . read more

Bird Bird Gap Farm is a gem for families looking for a fun, safe, and engaging place to spend the day. Right near the entrance, you'll find clean and well-maintained restrooms--something every parent can appreciate! Off to the side, there are fantastic sensory and fine motor skill activity stations that are thoughtfully designed for all kids, including those with sensory needs. The highlight for many is the amazing playground. It's spacious and exciting, and best of all, the swings are inclusive and accessible for children with disabilities, which makes this space truly welcoming for everyone. In addition to all the fun, there are friendly farm animals to visit and interact with, which is always a hit with little ones. Plus, there are not just one but two free little libraries on-site (1:the one for kids is located near the garden gazebo and main animal area 2: The young adult one is located near the swings leading you to the fine motor skills and sensory bin area) perfect for encouraging reading and relaxing in a peaceful setting. I highly recommend packing a lunch a blanket and grabbing a book and enjoying by the small pond. Lots of photo and learning opportunities here! Bird Bird Gap Farm is more than just a place to play it's a space that values accessibility, creativity, and community. Highly recommend! Look out for the white peacock! read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Fine motor skills and sensory bin area - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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I can't think of a prettier, fun-er, or more enriching park to spend the day at. There have been many upgrades since the park first opened. read more

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There are so nice and clean, the people that work there are so nice .... There even a little park .... Cute place to have a picnic or birthday party read more

Lots of animals to see including goats horses and cows! They had a playground for the kids for all ages and honestly just a beautiful establishment the only issue we had is we did have a snake slither onto our path when heading to the duck pond absolutely would recommend though just watch your step! read more

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This is a GREAT, RELAXING, FUN and FREE place to go with family, friends and/or solo!! There is plenty of seating , tables and pavilions. The staff were very friendly, the grounds were very clean, there are restrooms, water fountains, great playgrounds, tons of free parking, handicapped parking, trails, a concession stand with snacks and beverages and informative wildlife and plant information. The animals were out enjoying the weather and people too! It's a great place for groups and fun for all ages!! YES!!! I do recommend Bluebird Gap Farm to my family, friends, friends of friends and, NOW, the World too!!! It's a MUST stop! read more

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This was a good family outing; however, they didn't have any feed to purchase to feed the animals which was disappointing. The kids did enjoy the play area. read more

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Beautiful animals. Great for children. There's a playground for the kids. It's also an educational activity, because the staff teaches the guests about the animals. There's a restroom available. The farm also has a petting zoo. Fun activity to do on a warm day. read more

It needed a facelift the last time I was there. I know it's a farm but the animals need to be seen more and not seem so down...needs to be bought back to life and needs more fun things there... read more

We stumbled upon this little wonderland during a road trip, while looking for a park or green space to let stir crazy kids stretch their legs. I wish we lived closer! There is a small farm, two great age-based playgrounds, and a wide grassy space with picnic tables and wandering peacocks. Plenty of bathrooms and a dedicated parking lot, plus visiting ice cream trucks. I saw information on booking the space for birthday parties or similar events, which seems like a great idea. My kids still talk about this gem of a place! read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Farm and wide grassy field with shaded picnic tables - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I always forget to go here! It is super cute with the playground and open areas to walk around. The kids LOVE the animals. Being able get close to the animals and see them all is such a nice thing! Horses, pigs, chickens, and peacocks. There is covered canopy's to sit under and plenty of benches to sit if you need to as well. There is a nice little trail to walk down. There are a few different playgrounds for different ages and they even have swings. read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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This is the perfect destination for a play date for your little ones! Especially if you're trying to wear them out. This farm is free to the public which is great if you're budget-conscious and the kids get to get up close and personal with the animals. My daughter was petting everything she could get her hands on. She saw goats, turtles, a peacock was freely roaming, chickens, turkeys, pigs, it was a great experience. There is a playground for free play with plenty of swings. I always go to parks and there are like 2 baby swings this one has at least six which was great. There is a playground set for big kids and little ones and it's an overall good time! We spent about two hours here and the kids had a blast. Would definitely go again. read more

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The farm offers a variety of animals to see and interact with, making it a great spot for kids to learn about farm life. The grounds are well-maintained, and there are plenty of picnic areas to relax. read more

Farm like theme park it's beautiful how the staff working there have the passion and love for farm animals. The garden is amazing with plants and trees it's hard to find . read more

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Great fun! Many animals and we'll maintained. Beautiful trail short section attached to the farm as well! read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Tortious - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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We took our 18 month old daughter this morning, and really enjoyed our time. Lots of animals, peaceful environment, and big playground! read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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I be love Bluebird Gap Farm! The volunteers are so nice and knowledgeable. Their plant sales are voluntary to raise money to keep the grounds in good shape. Great play area for the kids! read more

This was the cutest little find as we were wandering around Hampton, VA. Yelp for the win! We were looking for a short little detour kind of adventure, and this is exactly what we needed. This little farm is full of different animals. Baby goats, cows, ducks, llamas, if you can work it into the Old McDonald song - its here. It's free to get in, you can pay for animal feed, and basically just wander around this educational little pit stop. Apparently a lot of the local schools do field trips here. I was a little concerned that no one was checking in on the animals, it's hard to find a farm employee around. But we were able to ask some questions from a young man that we met in the barn. They had recently adopted a few pigs that needed medicine for a skin condition. So I think they're a sort of rehab farm as well? I'd totally stop here for a picnic and to spend some time on the cheap. Super cute. The peacocks roam freely, so leave them alone and they'll do the same. Take your time reading the little educational panels and signs. I'm glad we went, I'd definitely go back if we were in the area. read more

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Took my daughter here for the first time... OMG she loved it! Beautiful animals, fun playground for the kiddos, nice garden to take a stroll, and a picnic area. Great FREE family spot. read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

I took my 9 month son to the Bluebird Gap farm, and even though he is still too young to do all the activities they had we still had a ton of fun. They had tons of different set ups to take photos with your kids. They had cows, sheep, donkeys, horses, lamas, emus, peacocks, etc. My friends and their kids rode on hay rides. I took my son on the swings while other kids were enjoy their awesome play ground. Since it was October they did fall activities. They had giant sling shots for pumpkins, a play area for kids with toy cows and tiny john deere tractors. Pumpkins everywhere, hay mazes, roasted corn, fall story telling, live entertainment, food, etc. They provide shuttles to the farm from parking as well. I will be taking my son here next year. read more

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This place is an oasis in a sea of construction, strip malls and chains - and it's FREE to go to! We've been here for school field trips with the little one during the week and it's a nice respite. Lots of animals for the kids to see - peacocks, rabbits, goats, llamas, cows, horses, chickens - a large playground, and a bunch of wide open green space for kids to run around. We've also gone when they do their fall festival, which is really nice -- lots of street vendors and artists set up. They also have a nice outdoor stage set up where musical acts played during the festival. On the regular weekday, my kid used it to do his own version of interpretive dance. Overall, if you're a parent, the weather is nice, and you need a place to let your kids run out some energy while you can breathe, this place should definitely be on the top of your list. read more

Great place to take the kids. It's free, there's a playground, garden to play and activities (obviously the animals are great) very clean and fun!! read more

This is really nice place for whole family and especially for kids to learn about farm life and animals. Lots of animals, beautiful garden, playground and even public restrooms.. and it is absolutely free... You also can buy some food, to feed the animals, in the vending machine for only $1 Definately one of the best FREE places in Hampton roads read more

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We loved this place!!! And I cannot believe it's free, THANK YOU!!! The animals truly look happy to love here. They all look healthy. There is a great variety of animals from chickens, to Emus. The garden was very peaceful and with a lot of information. City of Hampton, you are doing a great job having a place like the Blue Bird Farm. Let go back to the basics, nature, animals, playgrounds and family around it read more

Very nice park to walk around especially if you have children. Clean, plenty of animals to see, bbq area, plenty of parking, and a large playground. read more

This place is so much fun! There are so many animals to see and their garden is so beautiful. There are a lot of spots to take pretty pictures and there is even a lake. They do have concession stands however, they are not open right now due to covid. There's lots of parking read more

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So much fun and it's free!! What more can you ask for. Animals that you can pet, trails, a playground. So awesome! read more

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Very disappointed in our visit to Bluebird Gap Farm to say the least!! We were very disappointed that there were only two cows, two lamas, three horses, a tortoise, one Red Tailed Hawk, several goats, some peacocks, and some sheep to see. There may be a few other animals, but very few in total. Alot of the area and sites are vacant and nothing to see. The garden area was super nice, but the rest was a waste of time. This place has great potential, but poorly managed. To put it all in perspective, there was a school visiting the farm while we were and all the kids were in the playground area and not visiting the animals. read more

I absolutely love this place!! I live in Virginia Beach and come here at least twice a year. It has several seats available, tons of farm animals, and a park that my daughter loves. read more

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Great memories of taking our children and their friends. Now we look forward to taking our grandson

My son and I absolutely loved our first visit to this park. Excellent petting zoo with friendly staff. Big playgrounds for toddlers and up. Acceptable bathrooms, for a park. Would definitely go back. read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Large animal barn - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

It's free and it shows: those poor animals. I don't even WANT to write a review. The state of the animals was absolutely pathetic. But by all means, if you want a huge playground for your kids and some depressing-looking scraggly chickens to stare at: go. read more

Went here for a kids bday party. I honestly never even knew this place existed. It's a free park that has some farm animals, a rather big playground, and some shaded canopy areas that you can rent at a very, very, cheap price. For the birthday they gave us food that we could feed the animals and it was prohibited to feed them anything else (rightfully so). They have quite a few things to see considering it's free to the public. In an area that sometimes we struggle to find affordable places to go with our sub two year old are rather short, this is a win in our books. It's honestly all about her just having a good time and this place does it. Food taste - n/a Overall Service - 4 Value of food to cost - n/a Facility - 5 Repeat customer? - yes Dog friendly? - I don't think so? TL;DR - Kid friendly, great place to take kids to play read more

One of the best free places to go with your child. Various farm and non traditional farm animals to view from chickens to emus. Beautiful white and blue peacocks strolling around the grounds to enjoy when unattended children are not chasing them around. A garden area to explore both flowers and edible plants. The farm has done some renovations and the pond in the middle that used to have geese, owls and other birds is gone and presented in its place is a big grassy lot. A nice playground divided with two levels of play. Bigger kids have a mire challenging part and littler kids have a smaller version to explore. There is a short trail to explore where you will see their tortoise, some rabbits and a variety of ducks and geese and other water fowls. Picnic area in addition to the picnic shelter offers plenty of space for large parties. read more

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Great farm with lots of animals including cows goats ducks chickens. It also has a huge playground and admission is free! read more

Bluebird Gap Farm - Birds - Parks Near Me - Hampton, Virginia

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Love this place. It's so simple. They have animals and beautiful plants. Great to walk around especially when the weather is nice. It's free and mimics a nice park but with cool animals. read more

It's cute, there's poop everywhere, the animals are very calm and cute, the park area is nice, I didn't see a staff member once but for a free place to take your kids I'd say overall it's not bad. read more

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This was a lovely farm with warm and friendly employees. I am from Maryland and was surprised that this farm was free of charge to visit. The animals and the lush plant life made it a magical place to be in the morning. Thank you so much for establishing this farm and welcoming out of towners. Hampton is truly a special place. read more