What makes it 84% Baby-Friendly: Stroller-friendly paths, free baby train fare, a café with high chairs and a public change table make visits easy, yet there is no enclosed nursing room and farm animals may unsettle very young infants.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Time for the train ride, café break and playground without rushing the baby
Bluebell Train Ride with Farm Stop:
Hop on the vintage train and add the Farm Friends stop to see ponies, goats and pigs
Tip: Babies under 12 months ride free on a parent’s lap
Station Stop Café Break:
Relax in stroller-friendly seating overlooking Lake Burley Griffin
Tip: Ask staff for a high chair or quiet corner for nursing
Picnic & Playground in Weston Park:
Set up under shade near BBQ spots and playground towers
Tip: Bring your own blanket and snacks to use the free picnic tables
Explore the Mini Farm:
Stroll past fenced areas to watch farm animals at your pace
Tip: Walk-in farm access is $10 per adult; infants enter free
Lake Walter Miniature Golf Spectacle:
Watch miniature Canberra landmarks while strolling on pram-friendly paths
Tip: Take turns playing and pushing the stroller between holes

Stacey Sirol
Visited for the Mini Farm which was a great experience for our 2yo. The mini golf course looked AMAZING but wasn’t an option as we were there on a 35 degree day. The play station is situated along the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. There’s BBQ areas close by and a water play area that’s perfect for toddlers. We had a great experience!
Aaron H
Recommended. The pigs were everyone’s favourites. As good as it is I would love to see them have some more engagement toys around.
Jimmy Carroll
The entire setup is poorly maintained and unsafe, especially for children. My son tripped and fell due to a lifted section of turf, and when trying to move out of the way, he tripped again on an unstable, wobbling bridge platform. It was distressing and could have been much worse. Many parts of the course have loose or torn artificial turf, exposed edges, and badly uneven surfaces that pose clear...
Christina
Having only been to YPS once before, thought it would be a nice way to spend a few hours on the weekend. They have a cute little cafe that sells lollies and ice creams and food; Canberra themed mini golf; and farm animals that you can feed for $2 a cup of feed. The animals were $10 pp to enter, which includes kids. Overall it was a fun experience and something different to do, worth a visit if y...
Ellie Jane
Oh a fun lil experiance, it wasn't overly crowded or too busy which was nice as I was travelling out with 2 people who had high anxiety. This ended up being perfect for them as we got to Interact with the animals and enjoy being peacefully outside. The inside of the cafe shop entrance is really cool. Various bits of history to look at, beware of the lolly counter before heading to the check out it...
Summer afternoons can get hot; bring sunblock and use shaded picnic tables. In winter, warm up with café drinks after outdoor play.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Train ride with farm stop (2 adults) | AUD 32 |
| Miniature golf 18 holes (2 adults) | AUD 40 |
| Café drinks and snacks (2 adults) | AUD 16 |
| Farm walk-in visit (2 adults) | AUD 20 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 108 |
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