John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, Essex

It has been some time now since the last time I was at John R Park Homestead. This time I was on a homeschool trip with my daughter-in-law and her two girls. They had never been and were quite interested in the history of the homestead, it's close proximity to Lake Erie and to get a glimpse of how people lived many years ago. The Homestead is well maintained. Kat, the tour guide at the center was knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining to the children. This day along with the tour since it was in the fall, the children learned how to make apple cider and peel and dry apples in front of the fireplace. The weather was great and it was a fun morning to be there with the group. I highly recommend you visit them during the upcoming Christmas season events.

Had a wonderful time showing my 4 year old grandson how things were. He was very inquisitive and loved roaming the grounds. Perfect day weather wise. Worth the reasonable cost to get the guided tour with full explanation of all the grounds and house.

My family and I had such a lovely time. Not only are the grounds well maintained but the artifacts are treated respectfully and with great care. The tour guide, a young lady named Catherine was engaging, kind, and knowledgeable. She gave a great tour and was passionate about the material and history! The land was beautiful, and the garden fruitful and green. The lookout over the horizon is breathtaking, the crashing waves and the sound of birds singing can truly take your mind to somewhere more peaceful. A fun and educational adventure if you’re keen on history. Safe travels.

This place is so beautiful, a real gem to visit. I haven't been since I was a little girl and now I can't wait to go back in the fall when the leaves are changing colors

Brought 3 kids, 15, 11 and 8 and each of them had questions for the staff and talked about a part they enjoyed and found fascinating.