Brooksby Farm is a year-round working farm with 232 acres that is owned by the City of Peabody and managed by the city Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. Located in West Peabody, Brooksby Farm offers residents and visitors opportunites to pick apples, strawberries, raspberries and other seasonal fruits. The farm also features several animals and a large store that sells produce, cider doughnuts, pumpkins and many other items. The farm also hosts weddings and busloads of curious school children who are able to learn about the agriculture happening in their own backyard. Patrick Kriksceonaitis is the farm's manager.