Bobby Lanier Farm Park: A Germantown Fall Guide

Germantown Kelly Day October 3, 2026

Tucked just off Germantown Road in the middle of Germantown, Bobby Lanier Farm Park is one of those places that surprises people the first time they see it. It is a 10-acre working suburban farm, run by the City of Germantown, with animals, garden plots, a pavilion, and a full calendar of community events. If you live in the 38138 zip code, or you are thinking about a move to Germantown, it is worth knowing what is here and how the park fits into everyday life nearby.

Where the Farm Park Is and How to Visit

The Farm Park is located at 2660 Cross Country Drive. The simplest way in is to turn east on Stout Road from Germantown Road. The city directs visitors to park at the Cloyes Soccer Fields, with overflow parking behind the fire station and next to Germantown Elementary School.

According to the city, the grounds are open to pedestrians from sunrise to sunset unless the park is reserved for a special event or the weather is bad. The Petting Farm keeps a shorter season, running April through September on Tuesdays, so it has wrapped up for this year. If a visit to the animals is on your list for spring, check the city's Farm Park page for the current hours before you go.

What Happens on a Working Suburban Farm

The city describes the park's purpose as agricultural education, sustainability, and community connection, and the programming reflects that. A few of the things that take place here:

Beasley Community Garden. Community Grower members tend their own plot, with tools and water on site, seasonal planting sessions, and learning opportunities with Master Gardeners. The garden opens in late March and registration stays open until it fills. The city lists membership at $50 for senior Germantown residents, $75 for Germantown residents, and $110 for non-residents, with a minimum of two volunteer hours per week.
Field trips and group programs. Schools, scout groups, and community groups can schedule hands-on visits in advance.
The Farm Hands volunteer program. Volunteers help with field trips, events, animal care, and the gardens, usually in shifts of a few hours.
The Harvest Moon Pavilion. The indoor space has a reclaimed wood interior, a catering kitchen, sliding carriage doors that look out on the farm, and an indoor capacity of 96 guests. The city asks that reservations be made at least 90 days ahead.

Harvest Moon Fall Festival: October 17, 2026

The biggest fall date on the Farm Park calendar is the Harvest Moon Fall Festival. This year's festival is listed for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m., with a rain date of October 18. The registration listing shows admission at $10 per person, with children under 2 admitted free.

The listed activities include a corn maze, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, the petting farm, inflatables, games, costume contests, live music, and food trucks. Because details can shift, it is a good idea to confirm the date, time, and ticket information with Germantown Parks and Recreation at (901) 757-7375 before you make plans.

The park also hosts other seasonal events during the year, including Lights on the Farm and the Crawfish Boil and Nature Festival, so the fall festival is only one of several times the farm becomes a gathering spot.

Living Near the Farm Park in Germantown

For anyone looking at homes in central Germantown, the Farm Park is a nice example of how the city uses its public land. Within a short distance you have the working farm, the Cloyes Soccer Fields, Germantown Elementary School, and Germantown Road, which connects north and south through the city.

A few practical things to keep in mind if you are considering a home close to the park:

Visit on an event day and on a quiet day. A festival afternoon brings more cars and foot traffic along Stout Road and Cross Country Drive than an ordinary Tuesday. Seeing both gives you an honest picture.
Walk the route. If being able to walk to the park matters to you, try the actual path from the front door of the home you are considering and note where the sidewalks and crossings are.
Ask about the neighborhood's own rules. Germantown has a mix of older established streets and newer developments, and some have homeowners associations with their own guidelines and dues. Those documents are worth reading early.
Confirm school zoning by address. Germantown is served by the Germantown Municipal School District. Zoning is set by address, so verify it directly with the district instead of relying on a listing.

A Simple Way to Get to Know Germantown

If you are new to the area, or helping someone who is moving here from out of town, an afternoon at the Farm Park is an easy introduction. You can walk the grounds, see the garden plots, and get a feel for the streets around it, all without an appointment. Pair it with a drive along Germantown Road and Stout Road and you will come away with a better sense of how this part of 38138 is laid out.

If you ever have questions about homes near the Farm Park or anywhere else in Germantown, you are always welcome to reach out. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a conversation whenever it would be helpful.

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