Poor Farm Park has a variety of amenities, including numerous playing fields, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, and horseshoe and volleyball courts. It also has an extensive network of trails. These trails wander through a mature forest, eventually finding their way to Stagg Creek, which forms the northern boundary of the park. Walks beside the creek can be delightful, and the abundant wildlife never fails to to pique your interest in the natural surroundings.
GUIDED TOURS
Poor Farm Park Main Trail
This hike is a 2-mile loop that follows the outer edges of the natural area. It begins in an upland forest, then follows Stagg Creek as it meanders along the park boundary. There are a number of resting places along the creek where you can relax and listen to the babbling brook.
| Ramblr Link | Google Map | Download Trip |
Poor Farm Park Center Trail
This hike is a 1.5-mile loop that traverses the central portions of the trail network. It is a shorter version of the Main trail. On this winter walk, there were fewer wildlife observations than one can expect in spring and summer, but one can still enjoy the peace and quiet of the winter woods.
| Ramblr Link | Google Map | Download Trip |
Poor Farm Park South
This hike is a 1.7-mile loop that follows the southern and eastern edges of the natural area. Due to some traffic noise and fencing issues. this trail should not be your first choice for a walk in this park, but can provide variety for subsequent visits.
| Ramblr Link | Google Map | Download Trip |
HIKE COLLECTIONS
This file contains tracks (or paths) for all of the hikes available at this site - download to your smartphone to take each walk.
Download to Phone | View Google Map
NATURALIST TOURS
Explore nature in the park with these guided hikes
Poor Farm Birding Tour Ramblr Link | Download Trip | Google Map
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES
Walks - Take the Main Trail and enjoy a creek walk.
Nature - Look for Bloodroot in April near Stagg Creek
Social - Have lunch with your friends and family at the amphitheater
Challenges - Combine the Main and South trails for a 3.1 mile walk.
Kids - Play in the shallow parks of the creek and have a game of horseshoes
NATURAL TREASURES
Learn about the plants and animals that live in the park
View the list of birds
View the list of plants
Get eBird Instructions
Get iNaturalist Instructions
SCAVENGER HUNT
Find wildflowers in Poor Farm Park in April and May
View in Google Maps
Download to Phone
Get Instructions for Scavenger Hunts