The Farm At Walker Jones
Contact & location
Where The Farm At Walker Jones is located
The Farm At Walker Jones sits within the District of Columbia apple belt, close enough to Washington for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Set your GPS to Washington, DC and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery District of Columbia does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Washington.
The Farm at Walker Jones (also called K Street Farms) is DC Green's only urban farm west of the river. It's just north of Chinatown and easily…
Planning apple picking near Washington? Here's what's on file for The Farm At Walker Jones, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at The Farm At Walker Jones
Pick-your-own is available at The Farm At Walker Jones during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at The Farm At Walker Jones tracks the rest of District of Columbia. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where The Farm At Walker Jones is located
The Farm At Walker Jones sits within the District of Columbia apple belt, close enough to Washington for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Set your GPS to Washington, DC and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery District of Columbia does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Farm At Walker Jones offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. The Farm At Walker Jones runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at The Farm At Walker Jones?+
Beyond picking, The Farm At Walker Jones offers pick-your-own.
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