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    Peck Farm Park

    4.9 (27 reviews)

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    Lexi J.

    This place is absolutely gorgeous! I literally googled butterfly farm IL and found it. New to Wheaton and exploring areas and beyond. There was a shaded picnic spot with a few tables located right by the butterfly house. You can bring your own food and coolers. Parking lot is pretty close. The butterfly house is free, but don't be cheap support local and make a donation. Cash bins or QR code. Strollers are not allowed inside the house but can be left in the sunroom entrance just before you enter. The volunteers were nice, the flowers and garden beautiful. We went on a pretty hot day and didn't check out the playground but I will very much be back. Kid/family friendly!

    Walking through the Peck Farm paths.

    Great space for families to be outside and enjoy nature! The butterfly house is so beautiful, and the perfect opportunity to see butterflies up close. We LOVE to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the splash pad and park afterwards. We also really enjoy coming here for walks/bike rides/roller blading/scooters... and the indoor nature center is interesting for the younger kids too! The Peck Farm staff does a phenomenal job leading children through programs where they learn about their ecosystem and environment. The staff also does a fantastic job in hosting tailored birthday parties for children. Peck Farm is a beautiful space and we're so grateful we can visit year-round!

    So fun! Park, Butterfly house, silo climbing, water lookout and more!
    Jennah K.

    Peck farm Park is suited for all ages. You can sit by the pond, climb the inside of a Silo filled with pictures and view a lookout from the top, watch butterflies fly in the butterfly garden, splash in the splash pad, and play at the park. Don't forget to visit the peck family farm house to grab a gift!l, learn about the farm, the great Depression and make a puzzle in the kid zone! Donations are encouraged at the butterfly exhibit! Enjoy the sunshine, Jennah

    Bre S.

    Such a cute place! Due to covid they allow 8 mask wearing people inside the butterfly house. They have a cute water feature by their playground as well. My kids and I loved it! We will be back!

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    Sam P.

    Loved this place! Thankful for Erica P's review, which clued me in that there is more to Peck Farm than meets the eye. You have to walk a bit, past a few buildings and a somewhat unhelpful map, before the major play area becomes visible. Hawks Hollow was the main attraction for us, aside from the obvious Butterfly House. A splash area, a water pump, mud painting, plenty of obstacles to climb, a few slides...definitely a kid's dream. There are plenty of covered tables for eating lunch, which you'll probably want to bring along, since a couple of hours can easily be spent here. Don't miss the silo, with a winding metal staircase to climb inside for views of the surrounding area. The restroom and water fountain could use updating, I think, but so it goes with park district facilities. Also, I don't know what the story was with all the caution tape adorning the farmhouse and some parts of the water area, but it had a decidedly unnaturelike flare.

    Butterfly House sign
    Nicole L.

    This is Geneva's Park District's best kept secret. I've lived in the area for years and didn't know it existed! If you love butterflies, you need to check it out during the warm months. There is a suggested donation so it won't cost you nearly as much as Brookfield Zoo's butterfly exhibit, plus it's larger. My husband and I arrived at 9 am when the Butterfly House opened and had it to ourselves for nearly an hour. After getting lots of beautiful photos of the colorful insects, we checked out the observation silo and the flower garden on site. This is definitely a place we'll be visiting annually. Visited On: July 26, 2008

    H T.

    Finally, I can review on my phone! Peck farm is not really a farm any more. It's basically a historical museum + nature center + butterfly house. The ground are kept tidy (sensory garden & prairie fields) as well as the restrooms located in the farmhouse. Currently, they are building a nice tree house playground just east of the farm house. It will be an awesome feature when its finished, which I expect should be completed by September 1, 2013 The silo is painted with murals on each level except for the fourth floor. Many come to see the butterfly house which I think is cute. But I can't bring myself to pay the couple of dollars after my flagship experience an Peggy Notebaert downtown. Just can't do it. Would give it 5 stars if there were actual sheep here. Tiny touch and feel wool samples are nice but not enough. Check it out at the farmhouse.

    Beautiful trails
    Steph W.

    So happy to have found Peck Farm! Our little one loved the free nature center and butterfly house, both were clean and lovely and we found the staff to be friendly. The natural trails are great for a short hike, and the floating dock was fun to picnic on and watch baby geese waddle by. There's an observation silo and covered picnic areas. Hands down the best part was the natural park. I wish all parks were set up like this! What a treat. We honestly spent hours between the splash pad area, the creek bed, mud painting, the musical instrument stage, slide, fort, balancing beams, hut and all the other thoughtful nooks and crannies hidden about. A fantastic place to get your child engaged in imaginative play. End the evening sitting in the rockers off the porch watching the sun set over the hills. This gem is a 30 min drive from us but we will definitely be back, highly recommend!

    Peck Farm historical house, now with a museum inside!
    Nicole C.

    Perfect spot for families, couples, singles, everyone!! A beautiful natural landscape with a large pond and trails throughout surround a lovely historic brick farmhouse building, 3 sided picnic area, silo with lookouts, nature classroom, playground area, butterfly house, and more! There are events happening all the time, and there's even a nature class for little ones you can sign up for or you can have your next birthday party or family reunion here! The possibilities seem endless. You simply must check it out if you live in the area - it's sure to become a favorite outing!

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    went to this place for my moms birthday enjoyed the heck out of the butterfly room. REALLY recommend this place for all ages!

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    This is a great place for families. Love my time spent there. Hidden gem A must see and experience this place.

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