The Four Rivers Heritage Center at Lakin Farm

Set on a 40 plus acre site in the southwest valley, the Four Rivers Heritage Center at Lakin Farm will honor the pioneer, and agricultural history in the Salt River Valley. As new families move into the Salt River Valley there is no evidence of the foundations the farming/ranching communities built to make the valley the strong vibrant place is it today. As the land is developed for homes and business the footprints of these visionary pioneers will disappear, as have those of the Hohokam farmers that came before. The Four Rivers Heritage Center will honor their traditions and contributions by educating the residents and visitors to our state. The Center will become a destination point in the southwest valley and the state.

The grounds will be designed to replicate the look of a mid-20th century farm. Built with Green Technology the buildings will house offices, permanent and changing exhibits and archives. Using Green Technology will sustain the Heritage Center for the future while protecting the past.

The farm will feature:

• A livestock barn and corral for livestock.
• Exhibition space for 4-H and FFA livestock shows. Where students can show their animals and observe technical demonstrations.
• The Big Barn Conference Center (12,000 sq. ft.)
• A covered pavilion (60 ft. x 80 ft.)
• A 8,000 square foot Ranch House Museum
• A terrace café

The grounds will reflect the variety of farming in the Valley:

• Fruits, citrus, and pecans trees;
• Heritage farming;
• Japanese flower gardens;
• Commercial rose growers;
• Cotton, corn, wheat and other grains are among the agricultural exhibits that would be developed as the programs develop.