Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, managed in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County.
Chatfield Farms is home to historical buildings dating back to the 1800s, 2.5 miles of nature trails and numerous wildflower gardens. Bring your binoculars and wander the many trails. The area is known for exceptional bird watching.
The Earl J. Sinnamon Center hosts staff offices and is closed to the public.
- On several occasions, Denver Botanic Gardens and Chatfield Farms will close early to host a Gardens special event, or for maintenance. View upcoming early closures.
- Here are the Chatfield Farms visitor guidelines.
- Here is our land acknowledgment statement.
- Chatfield Farms is designated as a birding hotspot on the Cornell University's worldwide eBird community science website.
Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events.
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Chatfield Farms Location
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Hours:
Chatfield Farms Location
Tickets:
Parking is included with admission. Parking lot opens at 8:50 a.m.
Guidelines are intended for all guests, but a photography permit is required for commercial and portrait photography.
Enjoy a guided tour of Chatfield Farms to learn about agriculture, horticulture, ecology and history.
The Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) is the cornerstone of the Gardens’ Urban Food Initiatives, growing more than six acres of vegetables for subscribers and farm stands.
This seasonal habitat is home to hundreds of native butterflies.
