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.
- 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.
- A food truck will be onsite summer weekends and SCFD Free Days, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Explore the lineup.
- The Solar Garden at Chatfield Farms is an experimental five-acre solar array and farm, a combination known as agrivoltaics.
- In partnership with The Denver Foundation, admission is free for children ages 3–15 on second Saturdays this summer: June 13, July 11 and August 8. This applies at both Denver Botanic Gardens locations — Chatfield Farms and York Street. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- Here is our land acknowledgment statement.
- Chatfield Farms is designated as a birding hotspot on the Cornell University's worldwide eBird community science website.
SCFD Free Days take place during regular general admission hours only and do not include ticketed classes and events.
Today’s Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Hours:
Chatfield Farms Location
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.
The historical Hildebrand Ranch includes a restored 1918 dairy barn. The Hildebrand Ranch house is currently closed for repairs.
This seasonal habitat is home to hundreds of native butterflies.
