Sponsored by Farm Credit Illinois, the fan-favorite sunflower maze is open in Champaign, Illinois for everyone in the community to enjoy!
This article contains everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Important Information to Know:
HOURS
Clearview Farm is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Come when convenient for you!
COST
There is no cost to visit the sunflower maze.
PARKING
Ample parking is available along Saber Drive.
*Please DO NOT park on Olympian Drive or Mattis Avenue.
DIRECTIONS
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The sunflower field is located on Saber Drive, near The High School of Saint Thomas More. Saber Drive can be accessed from either Mattis Avenue or Olympian Drive, just north of their intersection of these two streets.
If traveling via interstate: use the Olympian Drive exit on I-57 in Champaign, Illinois.
POLICIES
- Leashed pets are welcome. Please be courteous and pick up after your pet if the need arises.
- Professional photographers are welcome to plan sessions as they wish. There is no charge.
- Please be respectful and leave sunflowers in the field without damage.
- Please do not schedule your own events in our maze. If you would like to collaborate with Clearview Farm for an event, fill out our contact form.
EVENTS
- Sunflower Celebration – Sponsored by Farm Credit Illinois.
On-Site Parking Sponsored and Provided by The High School of Saint Thomas More.- Monday August 4th from 5-8 PM
- Live Music – 5:30 – 7:30
- Food & Ice Cream Trucks – Vendors TBA
- The Sunflower Maze & Scavenger Hunt
- Goat Petting Area – Presented by Champaign County Farm Bureau
- Please see our Facebook @ClearviewFarmIL for updates on event details.
RESTROOMS
There are no permanent restroom facilities available, but there are porta-potties located near the sunflower field. There is also a nearby Circle K. Restrooms at The High School of Saint Thomas More are NOT open to the public.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
There are of wide, paved sidewalks that border the E side of the sunflower field. These sidewalks are accessible from Saber Drive. Our in-field walking paths may be difficult for handicap access due to farm field conditions.
FOR THE KIDS
There is a face cutout located in the maze that your kids may enjoy!
HOW LONG WE EXPECT BLOOMS
Blooms are expected at the beginning of August. We expect blooms to wilt during the second or third week of August.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend:
- Water
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Closed toed shoes
- Smartphone
WHO IS TO THANK?
Farm Credit Illinois is the sponsor of the 2025 Sunflower Maze and Sunflower Celebration Event.
About Farm Credit Illinois
Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) is an agricultural financial cooperative owned by more than 17,100 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness voting stockholders in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. Dedicated to Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI provides competitive and flexible financing, crop insurance expertise, and Rural 1st® country life lending. FCI manages an $8 billion loan portfolio, sells 1.5 million acres of crop insurance coverage, and employs approximately 300 staff in the Mahomet headquarters and 14 regional offices. The Association returned $35 million of 2024 earnings as cash patronage to member-borrowers in June. The U.S. Farm Credit System is a network of locally owned cooperatives supporting rural communities, farm families, and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services today and tomorrow.
About Clearview Farm
Clearview Farm was developed by The Atkins Group as a space for the community to visit, explore, experience, and learn about agriculture. The Atkins Group team is the root of the ideas that come to life on the farm. Professional Land Managers, Jim Goss and Sophia Odle, at Peoples Company manage the Clearview Fam land which hosts the sunflower maze.
We hope your day is brightened by your trip to the sunflower maze!
