Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children's Farm
Programs
Wyoming Trail Rides
All trail rides are staff guided, and horses walk the entire ride. Horses of all colors and sizes are ready to carry you on a quiet, scenic ride through Lockwood and Page Park trails. Trail rides offer a recreational experience and are fun for the entire family (age 8 and older) Equestrian helmets are required and provided.
Pony Ring
Children ages 1-7 love our covered pony ring! Ponies in all shapes, sizes and colors are ready for your child. Children must be under 48" and weigh 80 lbs or less to ride the ponies. Parents are strongly encouraged to walk alongside their child during the ride.
Children's Farm
Across the covered bridge in Lockwood Park (south side) is the Children's Farm. Friendly sheep, goats, pigs and other farm animals await your small child. Feeding of animals is prohibited, except when feed is available for purchase in the park. Please have your children wash their hands after coming in contact with the animals. The animal barn is open Saturday, noon to 5 pm. During the week, the animals can some times be viewed in their outside pens from 10 am-3 pm, but may head inside for shade. (animals may not be able to be seen during hot weather.)
Hay Rides
Great family fun! Consider a 20-minute scenic trip through the meadows and woods on a tractor-drawn hay ride. Wheelchair accessible.
Riding Lessons
Our group riding program is based on a progressive system. Each level builds on the skills learned in the previous level. As students improve and master skills, they progress to the next level. Our group riding lesson format includes many levels based on progressive skills and is offered in both English and Western disciplines.
Summer Camps
Lockwood Park offers three different summer camps.
Friends of Lockwood
The Friends of Lockwood is a group of local citizens who volunteer their time and talents to the operation of Lockwood Park. They coordinate the Adopt-a-Horse program fundraiser. They also volunteer their time driving tractors, baling hay and completing work projects throughout the park. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Lockwood, call 815-987-8809. Lockwood Observatory
Who else can show you the sun, stars and moon? The Rockford Amateur Astronomers Inc. hold free public viewing sessions at the Lockwood Park Observatory at dusk every second and fourth Saturday, weather permitting. Group tours and classes are also available. Call 815-964-6457 or check out their web site for more information.