Ádám Domaföldi is the head of a new, unusual entertainment venture, which allows city residents to try their hand at farm work in a fun setting. The doors to the Tractor Amusement Park are set to open tomorrow, Saturday, 10 April.
The Domaföldi family has long been accustomed to
working with the land, getting their hands dirty with agricultural work and
animal husbandry. Everything is centred around the use of heavy machinery, and
that’s how the idea for the Tractor Amusement Park was born.
“Basically,”
says Adam, “we are peasants and use heavy machinery in our
daily life. If you
want to try it yourself, come to the Park and have a go!”
Called Gép Ranch in Hungarian, the Park is
located just outside Budapest, accessible by car. Safety measures, including
an emergency remote halt system, are in place to keep inexperienced farmers
from harming themselves.
Even children are invited to give it a try, although
they must be under direct parental supervision.
What is included at Gép Ranch?
Visitors can drive a Mini HACO hydraulic tractor
around a pre-made track and take part in various skill tasks, operating excavators,
road rollers and skit steer loaders.
Challenges will soon be added to the
website, so that participants can gauge their abilities against one another. Videos
on the Facebook page show the track in action, driven by one of the Domafoldi
family members as a preview of what all is on offer.
The website and Facebook page are all in
Hungarian, but the staff speak English and are happy to assist foreign visitors
who want to give the Equipment Amusement Park a try. You must, however, register and book an appointment through the website.
For anyone who
takes part, it’s sure to be a fun day out unrivalled by anything found in a
guidebook!
Gép Ranch
2045 Törökbálint, Hosszúret tanya 275/15
