The land was a working farm operated by the Kinder family for over 70 years before being acquired by the county.
The park contains the historic Kinder Farmhouse, which has been preserved to demonstrate early 1900s agrarian domestic life.
The park system includes a dedicated 11-acre 'Heritage Hill' area focused on traditional farming demonstrations.
The facility maintains a 'Bluebird Trail' with numerous nesting boxes to support local bird conservation efforts.
Much of the current infrastructure was developed as part of a joint effort between the county and the 'Friends of Kinder Farm Park' volunteer organization.
Kinder Farm Park is a 288-acre public park in Millersville, Maryland, managed by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. It is distinct for its focus on historical farming education, housing a collection of farm animals including chickens, goats, sheep, and cows. The park features a living history museum that interprets the lives of the Kinder family, who farmed the land from the early 20th century until the 1970s. Visitors can explore a network of natural surface and paved trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking. The facility includes multiple large playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and sports fields. It hosts seasonal community events and educational agricultural workshops throughout the year. The park serves as a green space corridor, preserving rural heritage within a suburban environment.
The red wooden barn and historic farmhouse complex provide the most authentic backdrop.
Bring sturdy, closed-toe shoes as the farm paths can be muddy or uneven after rainfall.
Check the park's official bulletin board near the farm area upon arrival for daily animal feeding schedules or volunteer demonstrations.
Pack a portable seat or blanket if you plan to utilize the picnic areas, as tables can fill up quickly on weekends.
Attempting to pet or feed animals through fence lines without supervision; wandering into unmarked conservation areas.
Park gates operate from sunrise to sunset daily; some specific farm buildings have limited access hours depending on volunteer availability.
Do not feed the farm animals any food brought from home; remain on marked trails to protect local vegetation.
