4-H Acres

Visitors to events held at our 4-H Acres nature facility are often not aware that it is available for private rental.  Conveniently located on Lower Creek Road just steps from Route 13 North, 4-H Acres is suitable for retreats, reunions, meetings, equestrian competitions, and other events.  4-H Acres offers you:

• A beautiful, clean and well-maintained 10 acre facility, centrally located in Tompkins County - just 6 miles from Ithaca
• Year-round availability for birthday parties, family or community get togethers, reunions, retreats - any type of gathering!
  A great place for hiking, birding, and enjoying the outdoors- 4-H Acres has miles of well maintained trails
• An ideal setting for environmental and natural resources studies and educational events
• An easy place to find, with plenty of convenient parking for any event

Visit our slideshow of the 4-H Acres facilities, or read the description of the facilities that follows.  Please contact us with any questions or to arrange a tour when planning your next event.

Kiwanis Hall

Located at the front of the property, Kiwanis Hall is the main building at 4-H Acres.  It contains two large meeting rooms; one heated and one with two insulated, overhead doors.  There are tables and chairs for any sized group. The building has restrooms and a kitchen facility with a commercial range.  A covered barbeque pit just outside the building is great for cookouts of any size - the perfect addition to a family reunion and ideal as a fundraiser for community groups.

Behind Kiwanis Hall is a lovely lawn area with open space for outdoor activities such as a volley ball or a softball game.  Mature trees provide shade, and the facility's picnic tables can be used in the sun, shade or under a covered picnic area attached to the hall.

The Pole Barn

This facility offers 9360 square feet of covered space. It has bleachers, gates that can be arranged as pens, three box stalls, and permanent tie stalls. A manure ramp makes for easy disposal of animal waste.  No matter what you plan outside, it will fit under the pole barn in the event of inclement weather - from a volley ball game to a community dance!

The Horse Barn

An idyllic setting surrounded by woodlands, yet accessible from the main  facility, the horse barn contains 16 tie stalls and 4 box stalls.  It is immediately adjacent to the 60 ft x 50 ft rustic riding ring.

Nature Trails

The 4-H Acres property includes numerous nature trails, many with markers that identify items of natural interest.   These woodlands are part of a larger forested area, all teaming with wildlife.

Bowker Hall

Bowker Hall is a focal point for overnight stays at  4-H Acres.  It offers multiple restrooms and shower facilities to accommodate groups interested in a private, overnight camping experience.

4-H Acres is owned by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.  The facilities are maintained by private donations and facility rental fees.<!--[endif]-->