Editing Fox Chase Farm

{{Infobox Park
| name = Fox Chase Farm
| image =
| image_caption = Fox Chase Farm in Northeast Philadelphia
| type = Working farm / Environmental education
| location = Northeast Philadelphia (Fox Chase)
| coordinates = 40.0720,-75.0850
| area = 112 acres
| established = 1976 (as public farm)
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
| features = Working farm, livestock, gardens, environmental education
| hours = Dawn to dusk; programs by appointment
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase; bus 18, 28, 70
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder
}}

'''Fox Chase Farm''' is a 112-acre working farm in the [[Fox Chase]] section of [[Northeast Philadelphia]], operated by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation as an environmental education center. The farm preserves agricultural heritage within city limits and provides hands-on farm experiences for Philadelphia children, many of whom have never encountered farm animals or seen food production firsthand.<ref name="foxchasefarm">{{cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/locationDetails/2889 |title=Fox Chase Farm |publisher=Philadelphia Parks & Recreation |access-date=December 30, 2025}}</ref>

Fox Chase Farm is a rare working agricultural operation within a major American city.

== History ==

=== Agricultural Roots ===

The area has farming history:
* Part of Philadelphia's rural fringe
* Agricultural use for centuries
* Dairy and produce farming
* Gradual urbanization around it

=== Public Farm ===

'''1976:''' Established as public facility:
* City acquired the property
* Environmental education mission
* Working farm preserved
* Urban agriculture demonstration

=== Programming Development ===

The farm has evolved:
* Expanded animal collection
* Community gardens added
* School programs developed
* Public events instituted

== Features ==

=== Livestock ===

'''Farm animals on display:'''
* Horses and ponies
* Cows and calves
* Pigs
* Sheep and goats
* Chickens and ducks
* Rabbits

=== Gardens ===

'''Agricultural displays:'''
* Vegetable gardens
* Herb gardens
* Demonstration plots
* Community garden plots
* Native plant areas

=== Facilities ===

* Historic barns
* Animal enclosures
* Educational buildings
* Picnic areas
* Trails and paths

== Programs ==

=== School Programs ===

'''Educational offerings:'''
* Field trips for Philadelphia schools
* Farm tour programs
* Seasonal curriculum
* Hands-on animal interactions
* Agricultural education

=== Public Programs ===

* Farm tours
* Seasonal events (lambing, harvest)
* Summer camps
* Family programs
* Volunteer opportunities

=== Community Gardens ===

* Plot rentals available
* Urban agriculture support
* Educational component

== Visiting ==

=== Hours ===

* Park: Dawn to dusk
* Programs by appointment
* Check for special event schedules

=== Getting There ===

'''Location:''' 8500 Pine Road, Fox Chase

'''By Public Transit:'''
* SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase Station
* SEPTA Bus 18, 28, 70

'''By Car:'''
* Free parking on site
* Near Pine Road

=== Tips ===

* Call ahead for program availability
* The farm is especially engaging for children
* Seasonal events are popular—arrive early
* Combine with visit to Pennypack Park nearby
* Farm animals are most active in the morning

== Significance ==

Fox Chase Farm matters because:
* Only working farm in Philadelphia city limits
* Agricultural education for urban children
* Preserves farming heritage
* Connection to food production
* Environmental education resource

== Nearby ==

* '''[[Fox Chase]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood
* '''[[Pennypack Park]]''' — Adjacent
* '''[[Burholme Park]]''' — Nearby
* '''[[Northeast Philadelphia]]''' — Area

== See Also ==

* [[Pennypack Park]]
* [[Fox Chase]]
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]
* [[Philadelphia Environmental Education]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==

* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]

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[[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]
[[Category:Environmental Education]]
[[Category:Family]]
[[Category:Nature]]