Fun, inexpensive or free things do to around Central Ohio #8--Young's Jersey Dairy

For the eighth installment of things to do I am going to talk about Young's Jersey Dairy. 

Young's Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd

Yellow Springs, OH
In the summer (June 1- August 15) Young's Dairy Store and Cheese Market is open Sunday- Thursday from 7a-11p.  On Friday and Saturday they are open from 7a-midnight.  Please check the website for hours of operation for Udders and Putters, the petting zoo, and other attractions.
 
We have been to Young's twice now since moving to Ohio.  Both times we have gone was for A Wool Gathering as I like to knit and crochet (I will post about A Wool Gathering later in the summer). It is about an hour drive from Columbus to Yellow Springs. It is an easy drive as it is just out west on I-70.
 
Young's has much more than you would expect from a Dairy.  Mainly because it isn't just a dairy.  They have putt putt golf (Udders and Putters), a petting zoo, barrel train (Moovers and Shakers), big tractors to sit on, Cowvin's Kiddie Corral (play area), and much more.  In the fall there is a corn maze as well.
 
Monkey's pick is Moovers and Shakers.  I think he could ride on that train all day!  Second pick for him would be the large tractors.  He just loved sitting on them and pretending to drive them. 
 
There is plenty of parking so you needn't worry.  Once you've parked I suggest you explore the dairy and all it has to offer before going into the ice cream shop.  I've found that it makes a great bribe for good behavior during the trip.  Especially, when momma wants to look at roving, yarn, and patterns (from A Wool Gathering).
 
Is Young's free?  Yes and no.  Some of the things are free at Young's.  The petting zoo is free as are the large, retired tractors.  You will have to pay to ride Moovers and Shakers,  to play at Udders and Putters, or to go into Cowvin's Kiddle Corral and for some other attractions.
 
For what age groups is Young's appropriate?  Pretty much all age groups will enjoy Young's.  Little ones can go in Cowvin's Kiddie Corral, Moovers and Shakers, and the petting zoo.  Older kids can enjoy Udders and Putters, driving range, and batting cages.  Everyone should enjoy the ice cream.  I mean after all who doesn't like ice cream?
 
So, pile the kids in the car and head to Young's!  The weather has been great so get out and enjoy it!