As described by the Wake county website, “Historic Oak View County Park is a 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits.” This park is also a part of the Wake County Junior Naturalist Program so if you’re participating in that, this is sure to be on your list of spots to visit!
Feed the Goats
The park has outdoor exhibits and gardens, as well as a few trails. They also have chickens onsite and goats you can feed baby carrots to, which is extremely exciting to my 3 year old!
Garden and Pond
Very beautiful grounds, a nice place to just walk around and explore agricultural history. There are historical buildings to explore, a garden, and a small pond.
Interactive Exhibits in the Barn
There are cute, kid friendly farming exhibits in the barn, like a tractor you can sit on, a pretend cow to milk, and pretend eggs to gather. A great place to visit if you have a variety of ages in your group.
Indoor Play Area
BUT what I really want to get to is this ADORABLE little play area they have inside!! We ran inside after being caught in a summer rain shower and we found this cute little area! The kids loved it and there was nearby seating for the adults as well. I love finding a new indoor play area for the kids, especially when it’s free!
reading nook with farm books! Also check out an adventure backpack based on different farm themes 
dress up and put on a play on the stage! 
indoor play area with play kitchen and growing vegetables
There were no food cafes or vending machines that I saw, so be sure to bring in your own snacks! The restrooms are also inside next to the indoor play area, which is super convenient!
Classes and Events
Oak View hosts tons of amazing events throughout the year, from farm tours, story times, pecan picking in November, and sleigh rides and historic Christmas tours in December.
Check out our tot spot calendar for upcoming events at Historic Oak View!
Looking for more indoor activities? Check here for our list!