Duke Farms To Reopen On Saturdays Starting April 1

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Duke Farms is launching a phased re-opening of the property including the farmers' market, walk and bike trails and open-air attractions with modified hours and new Saturday passes starting April 1.

Duke Farms at 1112 Dukes Parkway West in Hillsborough previously closed and then limited operating hours due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On April 1, Duke Farms will reopen Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations for visitors in cars are required for Saturday admittance. Visitors on foot or riding a bike do not need a reservation.

On Sundays and Mondays, the property is closed to the public, though the Sunday Farmers’ Market will re-open for the season starting in May.

With the spring reopening, the property will make more than 1,000 acres available to the public for biking, walking trails, outdoor activities, education and research related to ecological sustainability.

Duke Farms buildings, including the Farm Barn and Coach Barn, remain closed for now. The Orchid Range will be reopened later in the season on Saturdays only with limited, first-come-first-served access.

The outdoor attractions and trails along with the walk-up café are open and operating with COVID-safe procedures. Masks for all visitors over 2-years-old and social distancing are still required on the property.

For more information about Duke Farms as well as the COVID-19 safety protocols visit DukeFarms.org. Visitors are encouraged to visit the reopening FAQ page and sign up for a Saturday car pass on the Eventbrite page starting March 20.

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