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  • 1. What is the Back 40 Playground?

    A: The Back 40 Playground includes a tire mountain, farm tile slide, jumping pillow, animal area, cow trains, farm tile rollers, pedal karts, mighty trikes, duck races, The Corn Box, build-your-own scarecrow and corn maze.  There is admission charged for the Back 40 Playground and separate admission and hours for the corn maze.

  • 2. What items are available for sale?

    A: The retail market, Apple Attic, has 20 varieties of apples, home decor, seasonal items, gourmet and unique Iowa food products. 

  • 3. What meals are served at the Cafe?

    A: The cafe includes meal options as well as fresh-made apple treats, juices, and homemade fudge. 

  • 4. Which Amazon Series Filmed Here?

    A: Fireball Run Season 11  filmed at Community Orchard in 2017. Community Orchard was a mission activity for Amazon's adventure series. One of the activities was to catch 'Filmore' or resident rooster. Wanna see our episode? CLICK HERE if you have Amazon Prime. 



Community Orchard

This family operated orchard produces apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. Community Orchard includes a bakery, cafe, retail shop and play area called the Back 40 with activities for children of all ages.


The Apple Café is open daily with the rest of the orchard from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (June 1-July 31)

Mon - Tue
Closed
Wed - Sat
-
Sunday
Closed

Fall Hours (August 1-December 23)

Mon - Fri
-
Sat - Sun
-

The Back 40 opens at 10 a.m. daily

(closes for the season on October 31)

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