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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. 



The Community Orchard, Apple Attic, and Back 40 Playground


(515) 573-8212


2237 160th Street


https://www.communityorchard.com/

This 50-acre family-operated orchard produces apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. The Community Orchard includes a cafe called The Apple Attic Café offering homemade baked goods, candies, and meals. There is also the Apple Attic, a retail shop, with apparel, home décor, and apple products. The Back 40 play area has activities for children of all ages. The entire site is open from August 1 to December 23, but portions are open off-season as well, so check their website for hours and availability.