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Farms & Orchards| Official Website: Belkin Lookout Farm & Petting Zoo Location: 89 Pleasant Street, South Natick, MA, 01760 map Phone:508-653-0653 Hours: U-Pick runs Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Outdoor Cost: $$$$ see below |
Others to Consider: Honeypot Hill Orchard, Applefield Farm, Hanson’s Farm, Wilson Farms, Stowe FarmEstablished in 1680, Belkin Lookout Farm (formerly Marino Lookout Farm until 2005) is one of the oldest working farms in Massachusetts, and the country! Among the animals you can expect to see are you are deer, llama, bison, and ostriches. Certified organic - you can pick your own apples - with 11 types to choose from as well as Asian pears.
Belkin Lookout Farm invites you to take part in the New England apple picking tradition! Each harvest season at Lookout Farm offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a spectacular autumn day while you pick your own apples, Asian pears, peaches, berries and more.
Pony Rides
This special treat is perfect for children ages 3–10 years. Each ride takes about 5 minutes, and young children may need an adult to walk alongside them. Pony rides are held at Children’s Play Area near concessions on Saturdays and Sundays during our Fall U–Pick season beginning September 1 through the end of October.
Burlap Maze
Can you find your way through this handmade burlap maze? This challenging attraction is sure to be a hit, and your friends and family can watch from atop the Hay Play Pyramid to see who’s winning the race.
Caterpillar Rides
Let the kids take a spin on the Caterpillar Ride, a rubber–tire train that takes you along a scenic path around the Children’s Play Area. This is perfect for 3–10 year–olds. Each ride takes about 5 minutes, and they’re held at the children’s play area daily (except for the occasional Wednesday).
Hay Pyramid
Hay is for horses. But this hay is for anyone who loves to climb! This safe play area, made out of 400 hay bales, is located near the petting zoo, pony rides, and bee observatory, and is open during our Fall U-Pick season beginning September 1 through the end of October. To make it even more fun this year, you can watch those making their way through the new burlap maze from the tip top of the pyramid!
Train Rides
Our trains transport happy customers through our acres and acres of fruit daily during U–Pick season, and on the weekends beginning in the late spring. These unique, environmentally friendly rubber–tire trains were imported directly from a company in Italy. Trains board at the U–Pick station, and our conductors announce the different stops and what’s pickin’. You can get on and off as often as you’d like; see our map for the train route.
Bee Observatory
What’s all the buzz about? These guys are busy in here! In our entertaining and educational bee observatory, you can get close to thousands of live honeybees. You can even get close enough to the hives (behind glass of course) to spot the queen bee! You’ll watch the bees as they create our farms supply of honey and learn how they help to pollinate our farmland. The bee observatory is located at the back of the Children’s Play Area and is open during the summer and fall season.
Children's Play Area
Tag — you’re it! From the slide to the seesaw sheep to the climbing area dubbed the “Wiggley Worm,” there are hours of fun at to be had on this playground for the kids. Stop by the concession area to grab a snack, then enjoy a little relaxation on one of our cozy picnic benches while the children have the time of their lives.
The Petting Zoo
Our petting zoo is located by the children’s play area and is open whenever our trains are running. Our animals are all very friendly and love to interact with children. Kids (and adults) of all ages will enjoy spending time here! Meet and pet our rabbits, sheep, goats, and even our pot–bellied pigs.
 Cost |  Top |
$8.00 Plus the cost of fruit if you plan to pick
 Tips | Top |
- Be prepared to pay an entrance fee, and a la carte for most activities. The entrance fee and additional costs are new since the farm changed ownership.
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More An Amusement Park., Wed 15 Oct 2008
I am not sure if this is a working farm. It cost almost 80.00 for the train ride and one bag of apples for my family of 4. The apples were not included in the fee to ride the train. The train was fun but we had a 40 minute wait. The trees are low so picking is easy. The orchard is a little dirty and lots of fruit and bees. It was ok. I am not sure I would go back. A little expensive for my family. You HAVE to pay to enter the orchard. You CAN NOT walk there.
Belkin LookOut Farm, Tue 1 Jul 2008
Price - I read the reviews as I would like to take my grandchildren there. The reviews state that they charge for the train rides and everything is extra. I spoke to a person at the Farm and there is an $8 per person charge to get in and that includes the train rides, petting zoo, playground and entertainment. The additional charges are if you pick anything and at the snack bar. I was told you could ride the train all day if you wish and there would be no additional charge. I do not know why people are saying just the opposite. After I go there, I will let you know if the info I got was not correct.
Belkin - Convenient And Not Much Else, Mon 16 Jun 2008
Alas I have to agree with others writing that the service/experience at Belkin Lookout Farm has gone downhill since the change in ownership. This past saturday, on opening day for strawberry picking, they had exactly 1 person selling tickets. I waited with three small kids for 30 minutes to get a ticket, then another 20 minutes for the train to fillup. It took nearly an hour to get into the animal farm. Belkin is certainly very convenient, but I'd rather spend that hour driving to another farm as at least then I can entertain kids with a video....
Great day trip!, Mon 14 Jan 2008
This orchard is fun for the kids of all ages. The 'train', which is priced separately, is actually a 'tram' that drops off at all areas of the orchard. The orchard is immaculate with beautiful grape arbors over bricked paths that the tram travels on. The trams are plentiful and timely. The children's area includes straw bale climbing areas and unique animals. There are picnic tables so you could easily backpack a lunch. I went on a weekday/holiday and I have heard the weekends are packed so go early. Checkout is by the pound so I got a great deal on Asian pears for around $1.00 each!
Terrible, Mon 14 Jan 2008
We went applepicking at Belkin Lookout Farm in South Natick this past fall. It was terrible. We paid $44 for a family of five to gain access into the orchard (that got us one medium apple picking bag). We took this tram around the orchard without anyone telling us where to go. We wandered around a while until we found some trees with apples on them. The people working there were not friendly at all. Then we had to pay for the apples (another $12). If you wanted to see the jack-o-lanterns, you had to pay again to ride the train (another $40). Not worth it at all- total rip off. We were very disappointed. There were other people there who were as unhappy as we were.
Even W/ Bad Reviews.. Had A Great Time, Wed 3 Oct 2007
We (myself, my husband, & 3 yr old)went to this farm 2 weeks ago and had a great time. We went on a weekday so the prices were cheaper and this very nice woman in line gave us a coupon for a free admission, she said she got it at the local library. The orchards are beautiful. The train ride was great. My daughter loved the play area. The pears are delicous! I'm glad I didn't listen to all the neg reviews or else I would have missed out on a wonderful time!
Veeery Expensive ! ! !, Mon 24 Sep 2007
We had been going there every picking season when it was by the Marino corporation. It was well run with plenty of activities for the kids. You could walk the trail to the orchards if you wished to pick or for small fee ride the train all day and get off at your desired place. Ever since the Belkin family bought it the prices have been sky-rocketing. Now, you cannot walk, you must pay on weekends $12 per adult / $10 per child/senior citizen, just to get into the farm and have to take the train, plus the cost of fruit at $2 per pound. Will not go there again. Although I will miss their Asian pears. Last year we tried Shelburne Farm in Stow and we had a terrific time. They had activities for kids, great choice of fruits, and very reasonable price - cost is per bag full not pound. We plan to go to Shellburne Farm again tomorrow.
$$$$$$$$, Sun 10 Jun 2007
$5.99 for strawberries??????? + the cost to get in$$$$$$$ I can't beleive my eyes...what happened to family fun? We were thinking about going but not after viewing the prices and talking to friends that were there a few weekends ago......you manager in charge is a total waste of time.....they had cold hot dogs, no chips and had popcorn in cups blowing all over the place. He does not know what he is doing and does not represent your farm...We had a wonderful time last year and looked forward to going this year...but we will not be..and we will make sure that people know....$$$$$$$$$
I Could Not Believe It....., Tue 29 May 2007
I was researching farms for a field trip for my school. We went last year and had a wonderful time. Our guide Ken was great and very informative on the history of the farm, the trees, plants, organics etc....So I was doing the research for the board and when I saw what Lookout farm prices had gone up too...I was amazed and not to mention that you have to pay ahead of time. Never before have we had to do this. We always paid the balance off when we arrived and paid for the children we had. This is totally crazy.....to pay ahead of time and if we have 5 cancel because they are sick we still have to pay...and you have to pay for the parents.....What's up Lookout Farm????? Does not seem like the same farm as last year....MONEY HUNGRY..and NOT FRIENDLY. Sorry to say we will not be back and I will let the other schools know in the area. There are other farms that are alot cheaper.......
Dear Great Place.....????, Mon 28 May 2007
While seeing your children enjoy themselves is a great thing....but as a single parent of 3 children.....it is very hard for me to spend that much money. Maybe you have the extra money to spend which is great...and I am sure the new owners and management...appreciate your money in their pocket. But I have to keep a roof over my kids heads, food on the table and clothes on their backs....and the price of the farm is not worth it. I am been doing research on farms and Lookout Farm is clearly trying to put money in the bank.....$$$$$$$$$$$$ it would cost me a fortune to go their this year. I did have a party there last year and it was great. I was able to work out a price with the event staff and it was very pleasurable. When I called this year...I was told that is the price period...you have to pay for adults etc.....well good luck..You will need it....
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