Top 10 Portland metro area pumpkin patches of all time, according to Yelp

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — With fall upon us, pumpkins are the inescapable produce mascot found in everything from Halloween jack-o-lanterns to our morning coffee.

The unique experience of visiting the orange gourds while they’re still on the vine is not one to be overlooked. Not only is it great for kids to run around and get some fresh air, but the simple act of visiting a pumpkin patch is also a fine example of supporting local farmers.

KOIN 6 News reached out to Yelp and used their methodology of an all-time list of top pumpkin patches in the greater Portland metro area, including surrounding cities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The list identifies farms with a large number of reviews mentioning “pumpkin” and ranking them based on several factors, including ratings and the number of reviews.

So look no further, Charlie Brown. Here are the top 10 pumpkin patches around Portland, according to Yelp reviewers:

1. Dolan Creek Farm

The Dolan Creek Farm in Boring is an attraction for locals and beloved for not only its pumpkin patches but fun kids activities, like tractor rides and scavenger hunts.

2. Hoffman Farm Store

The Hoffman Farm store in Beaverton will make you see the magic of fall colors coming together in a wonderful array of pumpkin orange, hay brown and earthy greens at a pick-your-own experience famous for its pantry staples for sale.

3. Sauvie Island Farms

Leave the hectic urban rat race for a pastoral paradise at the Sauvie Island Farms in Portland, where you can let your dogs or kids explore the pumpkins, munch on caramel apples and pick your own produce.

4. Bushue’s Family Farm

Bushue’s Family Farm in Boring is the place to be for pumpkin fun and bushels of fresh fruits and vegetables in a pick-your-own farmers market environment, along with a lot of great seasonal treats to munch on, like pumpkin donuts and apple cider.

5. Velvet Acres Gardens

Whether the skies are blue or gray, the bright rows of orange pumpkins at Velvet Acres Gardens in Vancouver are sure to make you smile. Especially when other fun activities like a hay maze are there for your exploration.

6. Frog Pond Farm

The dog-friendly Frog Pond Farm in Wilsonville is not only great for pumpkin patches in the fall, but picking up a Christmas tree during the winter. They also have a lot of other great amenities, such as a corn maze and live animal viewing for kids.

7. Scholls Ferry Farm Pumpkin Patch

At Scholls Ferry Farm Pumpkin Patch in Hillsboro, their variety of different colored and shaped pumpkins are made all the better with a kid or a dog posed next to them in a photo, alongside fun activities like a corn maze and hanging out with sheep and lambs.

8. Historic Kirchem Farm

Oregon City’s Historic Kirchem Farm is a great place to not only take your kids but your dogs as well. You can peruse the rows of eye-popping orange pumpkins against a background of a foggy fall day, pick your own vegetables and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities.

9. Columbia Farms U-Pick

Just as the name suggests, Columbia Farms U-Pick in Northwest Portland is renowned for its pick-your-own variety of fruits and vegetables to choose from, as well as offering a great population of pumpkins to explore.

10. Fazio Farms

Come to Fazio Farms in Northeast Portland for the pumpkin patches, but stay for the great produce, specialty food and fun kids activities, like a corn maze and giant slide.

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