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Written by Kathy Pargmann   
Thursday, 15 January 2009 16:07

 

Salomon Farm Park

 

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Check out The Barns of Indiana project to see an oil painting of a
scene from Salomon Farm!


About Salomon Farm Park

Hours: Sunrise-Sunset

Salomon Farm Park was launched in 1996 through the generous donation of land by Chris Salomon.  Mr. Salomon (now deceased), his daughter Lynn, and Salomon's late wife Maxine had discussed and conceived, perhaps twenty years earlier, the potential of their beautiful landmark farm becoming a historic working farm and park for others to experience.  With the assistance and grateful acceptance of the Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners and the Parks and Recreation Department, the Salomon family wishes have come true.  Construction on the Learning Center began in 2000 and was completed in 2001. Salomon Farm Camp was introduced in the summer of 2002 and sold out in its first year. 

The period selected for the operating theme for Salomon Park is the 1930s.  This era is a very significant watershed in farm life, as the 1930s represent a lengthy era of similar aspects of agriculture and domestic life.  It also is somewhat unique to the "museum" genre as an era with great personal interest to older Americans as well as great opportunities for appeal, education, entertainment, and recreation for younger visitors.  

Salomon Farm Park offers many exciting programs and classes for adults and children related to nature. 

The Farm is the perfect location for hiking, cross-country skiing (in the winter), bird watching and much more. Organized programs are also offered throughout the year. Please park in the Learning Center parking lot and avoid disturbing the Salomon family in the farmhouse. Pets are welcome in the park, however they must be kept on a leash at all times and must avoid livestock areas. Questions? Call 427-6008.

817 W. Dupont Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
260-427-6790

How to Get There

Salomon Farm is located on the northern edge of Fort Wayne.  From I-69, take the Dupont Road exit (#116) and head west on Dupont Road for 2.7 miles.  Salomon Farm Park is on the left (south) side of the road.  If you are coming from SR 3, turn east onto Dupont Road.  The park is on the right (south) side of the road approximately 1/2 mile from the SR 3 & Dupont Road intersection. Click here for a Park Map.    

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Check out the Fall Fun Times for all sorts of "down on the farm" events!

Salomon Farm Brochures:

Salomon Farm Brochure-a basic brochure all about Salomon Farm

Farm Program Planner-a great brochure for groups wanting to plan a field trip to Salomon.

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smell the

flowers...visit

Salomon

Farm today!

Last Updated on Thursday, 15 October 2009 18:31
 

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