Indoor Riding Lessons

We are excited to start offering our first indoor riding lessons! Inside the temperature-controlled Perks Family Equine Center, riders will learn about courage and beginner riding skills.

This is currently only offered for Horseback Riding Level 1: Beginner. Sign up at the link below.

Indoor private and semi-private lessons are also available. Call 815-987-8809 to book a private lesson.

School’s Day Out: Have a Hay Day!

Join us for outdoor games (weather permitting), crafts, animal interactions, and a movie and hot chocolate to warm up! Hands-on lessons will include interaction with horses, ponies, or other farm animals.

  • Lessons

    Lockwood Park offers horseback riding lessons for ages three and older. We offer different classes and levels to accommodate all ages, skill levels, and horsemanship skills. Private lessons are also available for more advanced riders or those seeking one-on-one experience.

  • Camps

    Lockwood Park offers unique summer camp options to accommodate different age groups, skills, and interests for children and youth ages 5-16. Campers will interact with our horses and farm animals, learn basic riding skills, hike, play games, and make beautiful crafts.

  • Field Trips

    Lockwood Park offers group packages for field trips throughout the year. Pre-scheduling required. Minimum requirement of 10 participants. Shelters can be rented for an additional fee. Custom packages available upon request. Click below to see packages.

Our Animals

Hope and Healing with Horses

Perks Family Equine Center

Park Hours

Sunday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Multi-Use Trail System: Open All Year

  • Horseback Riding | Biking | Walking | Running

  • No motorized vehicles

Snowmobile Season: December 10 - March 6

Office Hours

May - September

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Sunday: CLOSED

October - April

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED


Trail Maps