Xplore Ardenwood Farm

Discover East Bay Regional Park’s Ardenwood Historic Farm.

At Ardenwood Historic Farm, you can get a glimpse into life on a family farm between 1890 and 1930. From growing food crops and raising animals for wool and eggs, to driving improvements to equipment and food systems, the hard work and invention of farm workers across time demonstrate how farms can drive innovation.

We believe that a look to the past can help us plan for a better future. Explore the past that is preserved at Ardenwood Historic Farm, through this interactive and immersive virtual experience. Visit a blacksmith shop, outdoor kitchen, historic estate, and grain room while getting to know the historic tools used within each.

East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises nearly 125,000 acres in 73 parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails. Each of these parks protects the plants, animals, ecosystems, and history that makes the East Bay such a unique place.

Educational uses: The app is designed for people of all ages to explore Ardenwood Historic Farm in a virtual way. This virtual tour includes multiple interactive points that highlight the life and technology used on a California farm between 1890 and 1930.