Hayrides
By Reservation
Reservations for tractor drawn hayrides are offered at the following park sites in September and October: Lemon Lake, Stoney Run, Oak Ridge Prairie, Deep River, and Buckley Homestead County Parks. Maximum number per ride is 25 adults. May get more on ride if all children.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays — $75.00 per ride
- Monday through Thursday — $50.00 per ride
- Horse-drawn hayrides at Buckley Homestead — $100.00 per ride (only during daylight hours).
- Wheelchair accessible hay wagon at Oak Ridge Prairie County Park. Regular fees apply. Daytime only.
- Dependent upon availability of driver.
Non-Reserved Hayrides
Buckley Homestead - Enjoy the quiet, steady pace of the horses as they pull the hay wagon around the back 80 acre trail. Look for pheasant, deer, and coyote as you travel through the wooded areas and open fields. Individuals and families may ride on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturdays and Sundays in September 23 through and October 28 (except during the Fall Festival on October 13 & 14) at 1 and 2 p.m. for only $2 per person. Remember: Groups may reserve evening hayrides by calling the business office at 219-769-PARK.
Deep River - Take a ride over the river and through the woods along the trails of Deep River. Individuals and families may ride on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturdays and Sundays October 6-28 at 1:30 and 2:30 for only $2 per person. Groups may reserve evening hayrides by calling the business office at 219-769-PARK.
Bonfire Only -- $50 available only a hayride parks
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30