Come Explore Adams Farm in Walpole

The Friends of Adams Farm is a group of area residents dedicated to the preservation of Adams Farm. The Adams Farm property includes approximately 365 acres of town-owned land, additional acreage held in adjacent land conservation trusts, and land owned by the New England Forestry Foundation and the Norfolk County Agricultural School, for a total of over 700 acres open to the public for low-impact recreation.

By maintaining the farm in its natural state, the Friends of Adams Farm hope to foster a greater appreciation of the outdoors among local residents and impress upon them the importance of protecting the open spaces we have left for future generations.

Take a Two-Mile Hike on the Blue and Red Trails

Combining portions of two trails at Adams Farm makes for a more interesting hike that winds through the woods and keeps you in the shade. Click here for more details about this hour-long hike that starts and ends at the parking lot.

Watch the Ribbon Cutting for the New Adams Farm Boardwalk

Hosting an Event at Adams Farm

Adams Farm is a great location to hold an event, whether it’s a small group meeting or a family gathering. To reserve the barn and pavilion for your event, click here for the Application for Use form. The application includes a fee schedule and an application for a 1-day liquor permit if you’d like to serve alcohol at your event. If the event you’re planning is a fundraiser, the usage fee will likely be waived. Please allow at least 8 weeks for your application to be processed, as it must be approved by both the Adams Farm Committee and the Walpole Select Board.

New Trail Map

A new trail map of Adams Farm has been created with new trail markers highlighting several trails. In addition, new location numbers have been posted at trail intersections to help hikers identify their exact location while exploring the Farm, and to make it easier for police and fire personnel to locate people at the Farm in the event of an emergency. The Monarch Trail behind the barn (marked in yellow on the map) and the Lehto Trail on the opposite side of the entry road (marked in dotted red on the map) are great short hikes for those who don’t have much time or who are hiking with young children. Download the new trail map.

Adams Farm Events Calendar

For a complete list of events at the Farm, click on “News and Events” at the top of this page and select “Adams Farm Events Calendar” from the drop-down menu. If you’re interested in holding an event at the Farm, click here for the Application for Use form.

New Fee for Paid Dog Walkers

Effective January 1, 2024, paid dog walkers that use Adams Farm must apply for a permit and pay a fee. The cost of the annual permit is $100 for Walpole residents and $200 for non-residents.

Click here for an Application for Use to apply for a permit.

Fees for Professional Photographers

Effective January 1, 2021, professional photographers wishing to use Adams Farm for client photo shoots must apply for a permit and pay a fee. Prices for the permits are as follows:

Annual January 1 – December 31 $100

6-month July 1 – December 31 $60

Click here for an Application for Use to apply for a permit.

Making a Gift of Securities to Preserve Adams Farm

The Friends of Adams Farm can now accept gifts of securities. If you’re interested in making a gift of stocks, bonds and/or mutual funds to help maintain and enhance the Farm, please contact Yvette Morrill at yvette@adams-farm.com.

Support the Farm – Buy a Set of Adams Farm note cards!

The Friends of Adams Farm have put together a collection of note cards featuring our favorite scenes of Adams Farm. Buy a set for yourself or to give as a gift. Proceeds from the sale will be used to maintain and enhance the Farm. Click here for an order form for the Adams Farm note cards.

Volunteer at the Farm!

If you enjoy visiting Adams Farm and would like to lend a hand with its upkeep, click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Farm.

Upcoming Events

A full list of events can be found on the Adams Farm Events Calendar. If you are interested in holding an event at the Farm, click here for the Application for Use form.