Farms for Berry Picking Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
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Picking strawberries in a U-pick field is fun for kids of all ages. Credit: Mallory Dehbod
Eastside strawberry picking
Remlinger Farms, Carnation
Find it: 32610 N.E. 32nd St. in Carnation
When to pick strawberries and raspberries: The strawberry picking season begins in June, while raspberry picking starts in July. Call 425-333-4135, ext. 250, or check the website or Facebook page for updates as the fields are open on a day-by-day basis.
If you’d like your berries with a side of amusement park, Remlinger is the place for you. Along with 25 rides and attractions — including a petting zoo, roller coaster and zip line — the local family fun park just added a new arcade. As for U-pick, admission is free. The farm uses natural fertilizers. Crowds can get crazy in the summer — make it a morning or evening trip or go during the week.
Harvold Berry Farm, Carnation
Find it: The strawberry field is located at 7701 Carnation Duvall Rd N.E., while the raspberry and veggie field can be found at 5207 Carnation Duvall Rd N.E. in Carnation. Look for yellow signs at both fields.
When to pick strawberries and raspberries: Strawberry season opens in mid-June, while raspberries will be ready to pick around the beginning of July. Check the Facebook page or website for daily status before heading out.
This smaller farm in Carnation, a reader favorite, has U-pick strawberries and raspberries for affordable prices. Be aware there is a new one-pound minimum for U-pick (approximately 25 strawberries or 160 raspberries), and we have heard cash is preferred. Containers are provided.
