By: Amy Hopf, Digital Content Associate

Although some parks and playgrounds host farmers’ markets year-round, the number of markets booms in spring and summer!

At these markets, local farmers sell their food directly to customers, and customers get to meet the people who grow their food. Customers can ask questions, learn more about where the food is grown, and discover new produce to try.

Parks & Rec partners with several organizations to provide this local, fresh food in our parks and playgrounds. Those partners include:

Find a farmers’ market nearby and start enjoying fresh, local, healthy foods.