Berry Picking in Kansas City

  When I was growing up, it was a family tradition to visit The Berry Patch and pick blueberries every year. We would enjoy blueberry pie, pancakes, and blueberry lemonade all summer long.

   As a mom, I have continued this tradition with my own children. We pick blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. For city kids, the novelty of picking your own fruit right off the bush or vine is not only educational, but fun as well. For some reason, pancakes with blueberries YOU picked just taste better!

  For a city mom, the novelty of sharing this experience with my children, without the responsibility of farming, is a true treat!

   In Kansas City, we enjoy many â”U-Pick Farmsâ” across the metro. This list will get you started! If you know of a patch to add to the list, email kristina@kcparent.com.

 

Berry Picking Tips:

• Remember comfortable shoes (you will be walking in fields) and wear sun screen.
• Call ahead to verify picking times as it varies from farm to farm. This is a MUST!
• Bring bottled water and pack a picnic if the farm allows.
• And, donâ’t forget your camera… children with blueberry smiles make a great photo-op!

Berry Picking Season:

Apples â' August, SeptemberBlueberries - June, July, AugustBlackberries - July, AugustCherries â' JunePeaches â' AugustPears â' August, SeptemberFall Blackberries - August, September, OctoberFall Raspberries - August, Sept, OctoberYou Pick Berry Patches in the Kansas City Area: Berries & More

Fruit: Blueberries

Where: 505 W. Lone Jack/Leeâ's Summit Rd., Lone Jack, MO

Phone: 816.697.3400

 

 

The Berry Patch:

 

 

Fruit: Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries

Where: 22509 State Line Road Cleveland, MO 64734.

Phone: 816.618.3771

Web: www.theberrypatchonline.com

 

 

Cy and Deeâ’s Blackberry Farm

 

 

Fruit: Blackberries

Where: 28615 Rockville Rd., Louisburg, KS

Phone: 913.731.2324

 

 

Duncanâ’s Berry Farm:

 

 

Fruit: Blueberries and Blackberries

Where: 908 County Road F, Smithville, MO 64089

Phone: 816.873.3053

Web: www.duncansberryfarm.com

 

 

Emerald Farm

 

 

Fruit: Blueberries, Grapes, and Raspberries

Where: 23080 Interurban Road, Dearborn, MO

Phone: 816.214.2268

Web: www.emeraldfarm.net

 

 

Gieringers Orchard

 

 

Fruit: Blackberries, Peaches, and Plums

Where: 39675 W. 183rd St, Edgerton, KS

Phone: 913.893.9626

Web: http://gieringersorchard.com/Home_Page.html

 

 

Lawson Brothers Farm

 

 

Fruit: Blackberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries.

Where: GPS: N38 50.444 W95 09.352 in Douglas County, KS

Phone: 785.594.3936

Web: www.LawsonBrothersFarm.com/

 

 

Sibley Orchards:

 

 

Fruit: Blackberries (other fruit for sale, but blackberries are only U-Pick fruit)

Where: 3717 Blue Mills Rd Sibley, MO 64088

Phone: 816.650.5535

Web: www.sibleyorchards.com

 

 

Wagon Wheel Orchard

 

 

Fruit: Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Pears

Where: 15380 Edgerton Road Gardner, KS 66030

Phone: 913.893.6050

Web: www.wagonwheelorchard.com

 

 

Waters Blueberry Farm

 

 

Fruit: Blueberries

Where: 925 Bainbridge Rd. Smithville, MO 64089

Phone: 816.718.5948

Web: www.watersblueberryfarm.com

 

Note: This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission.