Farrel-McWhirter Park

  1. Service Alert

    Redmond Parks and Recreation strives to create an excellent experience for park users and participants. Financial impacts resulting from reductions in revenues for programs and events, restrictions on gathering and in-person programs, and extended closure of facilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in Parks and Recreation staff layoffs and reduced programming in the 2021 budget.

    The Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide essential and core services, such as animal care, parks & facility maintenance, senior lunches, teen support services, and customer relations, in 2021. In addition, limited virtual and in-person activities will be available in alignment with the WA state guidelines.

    Learn more about impacts to Parks & Recreation programs and services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and 2021-2022 budget reductions by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

This unique park is fun for the whole family! Features include a children's animal farm, horse arena with trailer parking, covered picnic shelters with electricity and running water, and multi-use trails that connect to the Puget Power/City of Redmond Trail. This park also offers a fun and challenging orienteering course, tire swings, and an engaging nature trail.

COVID-19 Service Update

Features of this park are affected by COVID-19. Please check www.redmond.gov/PlaySafe for the most up-to-date information.

Two adults and a young child walking by a large red barn in a wooded area
  1. About
  2. Equestrian
  3. Nature Vision Preschool

Farrel-McWhirter Park is home to several farm animals, an equestrian riding school, natural education classes, orienteering course, and nature trails.

Park Overview and Amenities
  • 68 acres
  • Animal Farm
  • Facility Rentals & Birthday Parties
  • Covered Picnic Shelters with Electricity/Water
  • Horse Arena
  • Natural Areas
  • Orienteering Course
  • Multi-use Trails
  • Picnic Tables
  • Play Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Recreation Building
  • Restrooms
  • Free Parking


Parking Info: There is ample free parking at Farrel-McWhirter. North parking lot has limited small truck/trailer parking, entrance is on 196th Ave NE. South (main) parking lot accommodates limited disabled parking, and car parking; entrance is off NE Redmond Rd. 

To view and download a PDF of all city parks' amenities, click here.

To view and download a PDF of all city trail amenities, click here.

To view current recreation activities at Farrel-McWhirter Parks and sign up, click here.