Deer Hollow Farm

This is a great place to get outdoors with the whole family! Free and plentiful parking. One mile walk to the farm through gorgeous trees and mostly flat trails. The farm had two cows, two hairy pigs, lots of ducks, geese, chickens, goats, and sheep. I also appreciated the farmhouse hand washing station and restrooms. If you have little ones, I recommend the stroller even if it gets a little muddy from trail. The larger open space preserve is great for hikes, cycling, and even saw some dudes with their toy drones. The farm has picnic tables so you can pack snacks/lunch.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon at around 2pm. We were able to snatch the last parking spot at one of the lots, as there were many families and friends who were at Rancho San Antonio soaking in some sun. It can be a bit confusing where to go from the parking lot -- find the map in the middle by the restroom or follow the wooden signs with arrows to guide you. The walk from the parking lot to the zoo is about a mile. The trail is flat and solid, not muddy. The farm had a large variety of animals from ducks to cows to sheep and goats. Since they are livestock, no touching or feeding but they were adorable to look at from afar. Beware of the one mile distance + no petting if you're looking for an interactive farm with no walking -- but I'd recommend the hike + farm if you're looking for a low impact stroll and to soak in the sun!

Had this farm on my list of bookmarks for a while now. Checked it out for the first time and sadly wasn't impressed. This is not a very interactive farm and maybe it would be enjoyable for little kids to see animals through a barrier. These animals are so far away and don't hang anywhere near the fence where the people are. You cannot feed, touch or even get close the animals here. The distance from the parking lot to the entrance is a mile long or more depending on where you park. I came on a Sunday and the trails were full of families walking so slowly together or solo joggers speeding by super fast. I left a one star review because they should really consider creating a more hands-on experience for visitors, especially since the farm itself is not accessible by vehicle and you have to really put in the steps to get there!Don't go here if you are looking for a farm experience. Pay less $ and go to the Hidden Farm in Los Altos or Ardenwood Farm in Fremont or pay $0 and go to Tilden Farm in Berkeley where you can actually PET the animals.Oh yeah, parking is limited. There are not enough parking spaces for the volume of people who enter this park. You might be circling in the lots until you find a space.

Cute farm about a mile hike in with adorable goats, sheeps, and cows. It worth the hike up to the farm and looping back down. You'll see wild deers in the meadows leading up to the farm.

This is a wonderful farm inside the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. It's a nice mile(ish) walk from the parking lot to get here. The farm itself is great and run by volunteers it appears. There are several adorable farm animals and it was cool to check out the history of the farm.

Tucked inside Rancho San Antonio County Park is this gem! Volunteers run and care for the farm animals. There are many chickens (fresh eggs for sale $8/dozen, cash only), ducks, geese, 2 pigs, 2 cows, multiple sheep and goats. Great spot for families and adults alike. About 1 mile walk, mostly shaded, from Parking lot 6. Parking lot fills up fast. Get there early (before 9am) or else have to wait for someone to leave. There are special petting events, look for printed signs for dates.

This is a cute little farm inside Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (stretching from Cupertino to the Los Altos Hills). There are several adorable animals to see, including ducks, chickens, goats, and pigs. My fave, during my visit this past Saturday, were the darling little lambs just prancing around and eating grass around their mama sheep. I only saw one cat and no bunnies (though there were signs indicating that these animals exist on the farm, perhaps seasonally or during certain special events/days). There's also a large wooden hay barn at the farm, occasionally used as a classroom, and the tables are listed as first-come first-served seating for the public, nice shady spot to enjoy lunch if you bring a picnic. This is a cool educational farm, family friendly, and just a nice peaceful spot for individuals or couples to enjoy the surrounding nature. Hopefully, you're in shape and/or prepared to walk, it's at least a mile one-way from the parking lot area (we saw a lot of deer up close during that walk). There are about six small parking lots adjacent to each other, they were pretty full on a Saturday afternoon, but if you're patient, you'll find someone leaving and can snag a spot. Also, conveniently, there's a public restroom in the parking lot area, as well as a restroom past the farm. Deer Hollow Farm isn't exactly quick and easy to access, but it's free to visit and a nice opportunity to slow down and appreciate the landscape of this beautiful park.

What a gem tucked away in the Rancho Antonio Open Space Preserve! We arrived on a Saturday morning after 9am and before 10am. I am not sure if the place is usually this packed. We were visiting from out of town. Almost all of the parking lots were full. We ended up having to park at the carpool lot, the first lot as you enter, which made the trek to this farm even further. There wasn't much guidance from the park rangers. It seemed like they just sat around looking at the sky and not paying attention to cars coming in and out. I highly recommend bringing good walking shoes. If bringing little ones, definitely a sturdy stroller that can handle mixed terrain. If your kiddo rides their bike, the paths are kid-friendly. Not much hills-wise. We realized that the bike versus pedestrian paths are not strictly adhered to, which was a plus for us since we didn't have our sturdiest stroller with us.This first parking lot has flushing toilets, stocked with toilet paper and soap. The toilets near the farm are your typical park non-flushing toilet. It was stocked with toilet paper and antibacterial soap. We arrived to the farm and saw the cutest little baby goats (also called kids). We were invited to pet the baby goats and my toddlers shied away from that. We also saw chickens, roosters, rabbits, cows, pigs, and goats (oh my!) behind fences. So fun to introduce our toddlers to real farm animals! The property is well maintained and the animals appear happy and healthy. A cute farm to bring your little ones to and to get some physical movement in.

We went for their spring tour. The parking was ridiculous. I almost gave up to go back home but miraculously found a spot. It was fun but I was a bit stressed out because my toddler refused to go to the bathroom there because he was scared of it. Their bathroom was the one on the trail. I wasn't expecting this so we had to rush and go back so he could use the bathroom by the parking lot. The lines were long but I'm sure we would have stayed and had more fun if I wasn't stressing about the bathroom situation. We got to pet a chicken and bunnies. Saw the cow, sheep, ducks, goats, wild Turkey. The line for the goats was super long because of the new kids (baby goats)

Deer Hollow Farm is a wonderful place to visit, especially for families and nature lovers. The farm has a peaceful atmosphere, friendly animals, and beautiful trails for walking. It's a great spot to learn about farm life and enjoy the outdoors. The volunteers and staff do an amazing job keeping the place well-maintained. Definitely a great place for a relaxing and educational visit!