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Kelsey Creek Park
410 130th Place SE
This neighborhood park features farm animals, picturesque barns and a historic cabin (Fraser Cabin) that are sure to create fond memories.
To this day, the farm features live farm animals, the two historic barns and their outbuildings as well as fenced pastures often containing grazing livestock.
In 1990, another parcel of land, mostly wetlands and wildlife habitat, was purchased south of the park, bringing the total acreage of Kelsey Creek Community Park to over 150 acres. This popular farm park receives over 200,000 visitors a year.
The site offers a selection of unique children’s recreational programs, such as seasonal day camps, pony care classes, farm experience classes and tours as well as community group and youth volunteer programs. No entrance fee is required, though donations are always welcome, and the farm is open 365 days a year, attracting visitors from the community, the region and beyond.
No matter what time of year, a walk along the Kelsey Creek Farm Park trails is truly a forest experience for the senses. In the summer, the sounds of songbirds mix with the babbling of Kelsey Creek, creating a relaxing background rhythm. In the spring, whiffs of skunk cabbage mingle with the sweet smell of maple trees in bloom. In the fall, varied species of deciduous trees create a mosaic of color as leaves change. Winter brings a quieter, sleepier feel, a great place to hike on a sunny winter’s day.
Although the park is nestled in the heart of well-developed neighborhoods, it feels like an isolated, country woods experience. One might get the impression of time travel as you move from the modern day reality of the parking lot to the rural, pastoral feel of the early 1900’s (when the farm was built).
The trail loops along the edge of a bowl-shaped wetland which is part of the flood plain of Kelsey Creek. The moist environment creates perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife species. You are likely to see winter wrens, rufous-sided towhees, and maybe an occasional fox.
The .9 mile gravel loop around the farm, pastures and open spaces is ideal for jogging, walking, or bicycling. This trail is enjoyed by people of all ages, year-round.
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