Reviews
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
Read some of the wonderful Petaluma Pumpkin Patch reviews below from both families and young urban residents that have fallen in love with the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn Maze. For some of our visitors it’s the pumpkins and farm experience and for others the Amazing Corn Maze draws them each year to Petaluma as a Halloween tradition..
How Petaluma Pumpkin Patch Gives Back to Community
We have the best customers, and over the years their support has allowed us to give back to the community~ Including products, discounts, and donations to:
- Petaluma National Little League
- Sonoma County Farm Bureau -honoring stewards of the land
- Children's Museum of Sonoma County
- The Great Thanksgiving Banquet-meals to those in need
- Blood Bank of the Redwoods
- C CORP-Concerned Citizens of Rohnert Park
- Hoof Beats of America-treatment & rehab of rescued horses
- Family Life Center-Adolescent Residential Treatment Center
- United Anglers of Casa Grande High School-to heal a stream
- Tomalas High School Future Farmers of America
- Petaluma Mothers Club
- Harvest Days-downtown Petaluma merchants
- 4H Foundation of Sonoma County
These are just a few of the organizations and causes that Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and Amazing Corn help support in our community.
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch Rave Reviews
A Great Corn Maze
“I had this lifelong wish to experience a true live garden maze — like the hedge maze featured in “the Shining” (where is that one located anyway?) One in which you could actually get lost, or at least, have difficulty finding your way out of.
There are a number of spiritual/meditative disciplines that place value on the labyrinth or maze for meditative journey and spiritual exploration–that and they are just fabulously cool and the kid in me wants to get lost in one and have Harry Potter save me.
So my daughter and I finally heard about the one here in Petaluma. I was sure I would be disappointed since so many mazes really aren’t amazing at all (at that time my daughter’s favorite books were this great series with titles such as “The Great Double Maze Book”–wonderful large picture maze books)
We were very happily surprised.
If the one in The Shining is a 10 on the scale of live mazes (which it is)–then this one is about a 7.5 or 8. Not bad for a quick growing corn field on a pumpkin patch.
We went again with her friends when she was 10 and actually got tired and lost. There weren’t very many people there so there was no cheating (we don’t buy the postcard map and are on an honor system not to cheat). By the time we got out we were parched, desperately had to pee, and felt extremely pleased with ourselves that we found the way out! A great experience for 10 year old girls–maybe not too happy for 3 or 5 year olds.
Nowadays it’s easier since we know the ropes (bring something to drink). I don’t know if my 16 year old will want to go this year–we’ll see.
It definitely has come up in the world since my daughter and I started coming here 8 years ago. They now have a website: petalumapumpkinpatch.com… and hence a bigger parking lot so it can get quite crowded…but I imagine if you come during the off times it will be fine.
Great pumpkins, gourds and a variety of animals to admire, make it a day and worth the drive."
Liza B., San Francisco, CA.
Reasonable and Fun!
“I expected this to be lame. Too easy, childish, silly, not worth my time were all things I was considering when we impulse pulled off the highway driving back to San Francisco on Sunday at 5:20 PM October 27th (they stop letting you into the maze at 5:30, except Friday and Saturday nights). I was so very wrong. The corn maze was, actually, a-maze-ing, as they brand it; actually confusing, actually difficult (although the “left-hand-rule will work), and when they say it will take an average of 45 minutes, you probably cannot complete it in under 25 even with zero wrong turns and power-walking.
Price is very reasonable; $7 per person for the maze, kids under 5 are free, $1 for a map. There a bunch of other amusements here, including the pumpkin patch, some food for sale, and a petting zoo.
I will definitely be back next year with a large group of friends.”
Zachary R., San Francisco, CA
A Family Tradition
“I have been coming here since I was a kid and it never gets old. Now I can pass on the tradition to my son.
They have a great selection of pumpkins even a few days before Halloween and the corn maze is a must to try to conquer! The staff that are there are pretty helpful if you have any questions.
If it has rained recently Just make sure you wear some rain boots because it will be MUDDY.
On top of a great pumpkin selection they also have mini pumpkins and white pumpkins available for decor as well as corn husks if you would like to really decorate your home up with Autumn theme.
Traffic does get backed up on the 101 highway south bound just outside the pumpkin patch from all the rubber neckers however to rate this place 1 or 2 stars because of it is extremely unfair in my opinion.
If you are thinking about coming here from a far off city in the Bay Area it is well worth the drive and is very kid friendly. They usually have piles of hay that kids love to climb on and the corn maze can be a lot of fun.
They have a private dirt lot you can park in and do offer wheelbarrows to assist you in toting your pumpkins around.
Again this place is seriously worth the drive for a fun day trip with the family.”
Patrick R., Sebastopol, CA
Cynicism Melts with Corn Maze
“My cynicism melts in the face of the corn maze! I admit it! I’m totally bummed I missed it this year. How often do you get to try out a real maze? A huge field of pumpkins ready to pick buts up against a 10-foot high corn maze. There’s only one way out, so make sure to leave enough time to find your way!
It’s actually totally worth a trip up from the city, and Petaluma and Sebastopol both have great restaurants and antique stores to while away the rest of your time. Open from 10-6 for the whole month of October (and until 10pm Fri and Sat). Great for kids, big or small.”
Arwen O., San Francisco, CA
Fun and Amazing Maze
“Very fun!! The maze is definitely difficult. Even if you buy a map for $1.00, it’s not easy. It took our group of four adults almost an hour, even with the map! Admission to the maze is $5.00/person above the age of six. Children five and under are free. Not expensive, that’s for sure.
We didn’t buy any pumpkins, but there were definitely a lot to choose from. There were food/drink stands, and the fire department was there giving little “tours” to the kids for their engines. That was neat.”
Angela H., Concord, CA
Fell In Love with Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
““Love, love, and then loved it some more. This place reminded me of the “good” old days when you cut a pumpkin off a vine rather than just picking it up off a shelf at the corner store. Hey mom/dad remember that time we went to Safeway and picked up a pumpkin that really created a great family memory, no one has ever said.
I personally loved the farm animals in all of their cuteness. We got their around feeding time and like all things, they loved food. I think animals can sense good people and they happily trotted up to us to be petted. A small pig ran from his food troth to greet me at the entrance of his enclosure, then sniffed my hand which was followed by a crunch. The little guy was earnestly trying to gently nibble a certain gem stone out of my ring. Oh little Frodo piglet, you will never get the ring to the circle of fire. Ladies and gents, this pig has great taste in jewelry so unless you want to riffle through pig droppings keep your gems away from the little pink piggy in the pen.
I liked the animals were free to interact with who they liked rather than having their ears tugged all day by kids. The pig, cow, and goats were all in exceptionally clean enclosures with access to food, shade, and water. It didn’t feel exploitative or forced.
The place does have pony ride but I am not a fan of forcing animals to walk around in a circle all day, so a star off for that. Really I feel that the price or length of the ride is not relevant to any discussion regarding animal welfare. Nor is the ability to take or not to take a photo.
If the animals don’t impress you bounce on over to the bouncy houses, get lost in a corn maze which operates day and night ,roll around in a corn kernel pit , cool down with a water pump race, and or vogue it up in one of the adorable photo ops cut outs.
The entire operation was well thought out. They maximized the parking lot to ge obtain the most parking spots. An ATM was on site, yes there is a fee to use it. A row of corn discretely hid the dark blue outhouses from ruining the ambiance of farm time fun. Large sun flowers line the rim of the corn incorporating bright burst of color into every photo take on the lot.
The hardworking farmer is onsite and talked about his love of the work. I am not sure if its family owned or not but I do know working 20-30 acres of land keeps a lot of families employed.”
Mary P., San Francisco, CA
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