Parker Gardens
Scotch Plains, NJ · about 23 mi from NYC
At a glance
- Address
- 325 Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (908) 322-5555
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- NYC, about 23 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Union County, NJ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area Sky Top Picnic Area 2 mi
- Gas station QuickChek 0.3 mi
- EV charger 1 mi
- 226 places to eat within 5 mi Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Miller's Ale House
Farmers markets nearby
- Summit Farmers Market Summit · 5.8 mi
- Springfield Farmers' Market Springfield · 6.5 mi
- Metuchen Farmers Market Metuchen · 7.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Westfield Area CSA 3.6 mi
- Windsong Farm 5.6 mi
- Cabbage Throw Farm 10.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 56°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season198 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Plainfield, NJ station (2.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Union County
Union County had 15 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 1 sold food straight to the public.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Parker Gardens
Is Parker Gardens open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (908) 322-5555 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Parker Gardens?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Parker Gardens?
The listing gives the address as 325 Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Parker Gardens?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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