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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Park<br />
| name = Fox Chase Farm<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Fox Chase Farm in Northeast Philadelphia<br />
| type = Working farm / Environmental education<br />
| location = Northeast Philadelphia (Fox Chase)<br />
| coordinates = 40.0720,-75.0850<br />
| area = 112 acres<br />
| established = 1976 (as public farm)<br />
| operated_by = Philadelphia Parks & Recreation<br />
| features = Working farm, livestock, gardens, environmental education<br />
| hours = Dawn to dusk; programs by appointment<br />
| transit = SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase; bus 18, 28, 70<br />
| website = https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder<br />
}}<br />
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'''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><br />
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Fox Chase Farm is a rare working agricultural operation within a major American city.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Agricultural Roots ===<br />
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The area has farming history:<br />
* Part of Philadelphia's rural fringe<br />
* Agricultural use for centuries<br />
* Dairy and produce farming<br />
* Gradual urbanization around it<br />
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=== Public Farm ===<br />
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'''1976:''' Established as public facility:<br />
* City acquired the property<br />
* Environmental education mission<br />
* Working farm preserved<br />
* Urban agriculture demonstration<br />
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=== Programming Development ===<br />
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The farm has evolved:<br />
* Expanded animal collection<br />
* Community gardens added<br />
* School programs developed<br />
* Public events instituted<br />
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== Features ==<br />
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=== Livestock ===<br />
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'''Farm animals on display:'''<br />
* Horses and ponies<br />
* Cows and calves<br />
* Pigs<br />
* Sheep and goats<br />
* Chickens and ducks<br />
* Rabbits<br />
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=== Gardens ===<br />
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'''Agricultural displays:'''<br />
* Vegetable gardens<br />
* Herb gardens<br />
* Demonstration plots<br />
* Community garden plots<br />
* Native plant areas<br />
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=== Facilities ===<br />
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* Historic barns<br />
* Animal enclosures<br />
* Educational buildings<br />
* Picnic areas<br />
* Trails and paths<br />
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== Programs ==<br />
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=== School Programs ===<br />
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'''Educational offerings:'''<br />
* Field trips for Philadelphia schools<br />
* Farm tour programs<br />
* Seasonal curriculum<br />
* Hands-on animal interactions<br />
* Agricultural education<br />
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=== Public Programs ===<br />
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* Farm tours<br />
* Seasonal events (lambing, harvest)<br />
* Summer camps<br />
* Family programs<br />
* Volunteer opportunities<br />
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=== Community Gardens ===<br />
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* Plot rentals available<br />
* Urban agriculture support<br />
* Educational component<br />
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== Visiting ==<br />
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=== Hours ===<br />
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* Park: Dawn to dusk<br />
* Programs by appointment<br />
* Check for special event schedules<br />
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=== Getting There ===<br />
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'''Location:''' 8500 Pine Road, Fox Chase<br />
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'''By Public Transit:'''<br />
* SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase Station<br />
* SEPTA Bus 18, 28, 70<br />
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'''By Car:'''<br />
* Free parking on site<br />
* Near Pine Road<br />
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=== Tips ===<br />
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* Call ahead for program availability<br />
* The farm is especially engaging for children<br />
* Seasonal events are popular—arrive early<br />
* Combine with visit to Pennypack Park nearby<br />
* Farm animals are most active in the morning<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
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Fox Chase Farm matters because:<br />
* Only working farm in Philadelphia city limits<br />
* Agricultural education for urban children<br />
* Preserves farming heritage<br />
* Connection to food production<br />
* Environmental education resource<br />
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== Nearby ==<br />
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* '''[[Fox Chase]]''' — Surrounding neighborhood<br />
* '''[[Pennypack Park]]''' — Adjacent<br />
* '''[[Burholme Park]]''' — Nearby<br />
* '''[[Northeast Philadelphia]]''' — Area<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Pennypack Park]]<br />
* [[Fox Chase]]<br />
* [[Northeast Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Environmental Education]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Finder]<br />
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[[Category:Parks]]<br />
[[Category:Northeast Philadelphia]]<br />
[[Category:Environmental Education]]<br />
[[Category:Family]]<br />
[[Category:Nature]]</div>
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