The City of St. Catharines owns and operates Happy Rolph's Animal Farm. Located at 650 Read Rd., Happy Rolph's Animal Farm provides a fun, free animal viewing and park exploration experience for all ages!
Visitors can enjoy opportunities to see a variety of farm animals up close and experience diverse birds and plants, all in a natural, outdoor setting. You can enjoy quiet seating and viewing areas on the shores of Lake Ontario or alongside two ponds. The park also features a playground, pavilion and walking trails to explore.
Hours of operation
Park visiting hours are from dawn until dusk each day. Farm animals are available to view:
- Summer hours (mid-May to Labour Day): Greenspace - dawn to dusk; Animal area - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Washrooms - 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fall hours (Labour Day to mid-October): Greenspace - dawn to dusk; Animal area - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Washrooms - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Offseason (mid-October to mid-May): Greenspace - dawn to dusk. The animal area and washrooms are closed.
Amenities
Happy Rolph's Animal Farm includes:
- On-site parking
- Accessible public washrooms
- Animal viewing area
- Large playground
- 1.06-hectare park area
- Picnic area
- Pavilion
- Quiet seating and viewing areas
- Nature trail and 9/11 Memorial Walkway Trail
Donations
You can donate directly to animal care at Happy Rolph's online.
Park rentals
Happy Rolph's Animal Farm offers a tranquil and unique setting. Learn how to rent the park and / or pavilion for a variety of purposes, such as:
- Engagement and wedding photography
- Group and family social events
- Picnics
- Special events