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Rancho San Antonio: walk to Deer Hollow Farm

Walk · Animals

Why it works for toddlers

The classic South Bay toddler hike: a mile to a 160-year-old working farm with goats, sheep and chickens, then a picnic. Park early; the lots fill.

Our words, from the official sources below.

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At a glance

🕘 Hours
Farm: Tue and Thu–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed Mon. County park: 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. source · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
💵 Cost
Free No admission to the farm or the preserve is listed. source · Correct this
👶 Ages
12 mo–6 yr (our estimate) A one-mile walk each way to farm animals; bring a carrier or a sturdy stroller for tired legs.

Parent logistics

🅿 Parking
Partly Six lots on county park land (Lot 1: 80 spaces + 4 ADA). Midpen says parking can be congested at busy times and posts real-time availability at openspace.org/rsa-parking. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
👶 Stroller
Unknown The trail surface to the farm isn't described. Know this? Correct this
🚻 Bathrooms
Yes Restrooms: available (Midpen). Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
🚼 Changing table
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🌳 Shade
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🍎 Food
Yes Picnic tables at the north end of the farm; pack out your trash (no garbage cans). Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
⏰ Crowds
Partly Lots fill at busy times; check real-time parking before you leave. Confirmed · Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this
😴 Nap fit
Half day about two hours: a mile out, animals, a snack and a mile back. Our estimate · checked Sep 27, 2026 · Correct this

The walk

📏 Distance
1.0 miles
🛤 Surface
Unknown
↩ Turnaround
Deer Hollow Farm is a one-mile walk from Lot 1; the farm is the turnaround.
📈 Elevation gain
ft
⛰ Steep sections
Unknown Know this? Correct this
🚫 Non-stroller segment
Unknown Know this? Correct this

Last verified Sep 27, 2026 against the official sources. ✓ = confirmed by a source · ? = unknown (not the same as "no") · community notes are marked unverified. Spot something out of date? Use "Correct this" next to any detail.