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.

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.
download lesson brochure
Little Buckaroo Pony Summer Camp Pony Camp is a great way to introduce children to horseback riding and other farm activities. This camp gives your child an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the nature of horses and farm animals in an atmosphere of fun and friends. Each week will offer pony-related and camp activities: arts and crafts, hikes, songs, tie-dying and games. For ages 5-7.
Trot Summer Camp
Saddle-up! Experience what it would be like to own your own horse for a week! This camp will focus on the basics of how to care for and ride a horse. Each camper will learn basic riding techniques, and about equipment, nutrition, shoeing and vet care practices. Riders learn using the Western saddle to develop an understanding of balance position, controlling a horse by turning, stopping, proper mounting, dismounting and trotting. Each week will offer horse-related and camp activities: arts and crafts, hikes, songs, tie-dying and games. For ages 8-13.
download 2008 summer camp brochure
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 Obseratory at dusk every second and fourth Saturday, weather permitting. Group tours and classes are also available. Call 815-964-6457 for more information.

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 or visit the web site:
Friends of Lockwood