Richardson Corn Maze and Richardson Adventure Farm Spring Grove McHenry County Illinois

The Richardson Family invited us to be their guest and tour the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois including the Richardson Farm World’s Largest Corn Maze. If you think the destination is “just” a corn maze, you will be surprised to find there is something for the whole family to enjoy on their visit and each year a new activity is added.

The 28 acre corn maze with 11 miles of trails is the star attraction. Four of the mazes are connected via bridges celebrate the 100th anniversary of scouting. A fifth maze celebrates the 500 anniversary of the first decorated Christmas tree in Latvia is located near the U Pick Christmas trees. Within the  corn maze are checkpoints and games you can play while you navigate the trails.

Richardson Adventure Farm, Spring Grove, McHenry County, Illinois

Photo Credit: Richardson Farm World's Largest Corn Maze in Spring Grove, McHenry County, Illinois

After the trails, you can gather your group around one of the picnic areas for a snack you purchase or bring with you. As the weather cools, up to 60 campfires will keep visitors toasty warm. Don’t forget your marshmallows.

When you are rested and ready for more adventure, take the kids for a ride down the giant tube slide or to climb the Mulch Mountain. Look “eye to eye” with the goats while feeding them handfuls of food. Then take a spin on the tyke track or play with the buckets and shovels in the corn crib. Teens can race each other on the pedal cart track or go for a wagon ride. Don’t miss the view from the top of the five story observation tower where you can overlook the entire corn maze and Richardson Christmas tree farm. Visitors could easily spend two to four hours with all the activities which are included in the entrance fee.

The Richardson family are fifth and sixth generation owners who plan to bring new attractions to the Richardson farm each year. If you are adventurous, check out two of the latest additions to the farm: zipline and zorbing.

New to the United States, zorbing is a sport where one or two participants are strapped inside a 10 foot diameter ball which is then rolled down a hill. The Richardson’s tell us there are just five zorbing locations in the United States. Click to watch our video as April rides the zorbing ball like a human hamster.

I rode the 700 foot zipline ride, new to the farm last year. I climbed to the top of the five story observation tower and stepped off the platform for a thirty second thrill glide over the corn maze, pumpkin patch and Christmas trees. The ride is exhilarating and you can watch as I take my ride in the video below.

The Richardson Farm corn maze is open until Halloween. The farm reopens after Thanksgiving for You-Cut Christmas tree, wreaths, garlands, wagon rides and hot cocoa.

Admission to Richardson farm includes all activities except zorbing, zipline, reserved picnic tables and concessions, also providing wheeled coolers.

You can find “Richardson “World’s Largest” Corn Maze” on Facebook and Twitter. Follow their updated for the latest weather reports from the farm, updates on special events and news. Learn more about the upcoming Midnight Storytelling event.

The Richardson Adventure Farm is located at 9407 Richardson Road near Spring Grove, IL. in northern McHenry County. It is about one hour northwest of Chicago, one hour southwest of Milwaukee or 15 minutes south of Lake Geneva. For more information call 815-675-9729.

Click on the image below to view this episode of “Where Are You Today?” and see me ride the 700′ zipline across the farm.

Our trip was sponsored by the McHenry County Visitors Bureau and Richardson Corn Maze and Richardson Adventure Farm.

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2 thoughts on “Richardson Corn Maze and Richardson Adventure Farm Spring Grove McHenry County Illinois

  1. Kelly

    Thank you so much for your post about the Richardson Adventure Farm. I have been going to the farm for years and was excited to see that you wrote about the place in your blog. The Richardsons and their employees have created a really warm, entertaining place so I am glad to see that they are getting good feedback.

    I am constantly impressed by the new and exciting additions the Richardson family add each year. Besides creating a new design for the corn mazes, over the last few years they have also added a 700-ft zip line, a tall tower that lets us look over the maze and the neighboring areas, a paint ball shooting area, new concession options, and a great kid’s area. I really look forward to trying zorbing this year!

    From racing through the giant maze to zip lining over the corn, from roasting marshmallows over a camp fire to picking pumpkins to take home–Richardson Farm is great for small children, teenagers, and adults alike. Whether as a family or with friends, I would tell anyone looking for a fun outdoor activity to head to this farm!

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    1. April M. Williams

      Hello Kelly,

      Thanks for your comments. A few years ago, I visited the farm as part of a corporate outing. We split up into teams and raced our way through the maze. It was a fun team building activity. Score cards and bragging rights were posted around the office ;-). There are even enclosed areas out of the sun with tables and room for events in the Bin and the Barn. For our company trip, we gathered at picnic area and the campfires.

      There are so many activities at the farm it was hard to list them all. The weather is perfect right now and it was a great time to visit.

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