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Oak Ridge Park Equestrian Area
Located in Hughesville, Maryland on Oaks Road, the Oak Ridge Park Equestrian Area is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to
Dusk (weather permitting). Features include a show area with two riding rings and miles of equestrian trails.
Show Area: This section consists of two sand arenas measuring 320' x 150' and 280' x 150'. Additional features include a
large judges stand with roof and electric, bleachers, turf warm-up area, trailer parking area with water, portable toilets and
additional trailer/spectator parking for large events. The show area is open on a first come basis, except during scheduled
special events.
* Oak Ridge Park 2004 Scheduled Equestrian Events (coming soon)
* Special Events/Show Area Rentals: Oak Ridge is available for rental for special events and shows. Please call the
Parks and Grounds Office at (301) 932-3470 for rental rates and availability.
Throughout the year, local equestrian groups schedule open and club events at the park. Participating organizations
include: 4-H Mounted Wanderers, Potomac Valley Dressage Association (schooling and recognized events), Southern
Maryland Quarter Horse Association, Maryland Arabian Horse Association, Southern Maryland Trail Riders and other
local youth organizations.
*Please contact the above clubs/organizations directly for current event information.
* Riding Trails: There are over five (5) miles of interconnecting equestrian trails at Oak Ridge Park. These trails are
marked and well maintained, and offer an enjoyable and challenging riding experience for novice and experienced rides
alike. Novice riders will enjoy the level wooded and meadow side features of the Orange Trail. More experienced riders
can find creek crossings, bridges and moderate inclines/declines on the Red, Yellow and Blue trails.
*Trail maps are posted on the bulletin board in the trailer parking area.
DIRECTIONS
South of Charles County -Take Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) North; turn left onto Oaks Road at Wentworth's Nursery;
follow Oaks Road 31h miles to Park entrance on left.
Coming from the North Direction -Take Route 301 South to Waldorf; then left on Route 5 (Leonardtown Road); go 7 miles
to flashing light (Bryantown intersection); turn right onto Oliver Shop Road; go 31/2 miles to Oaks Road, turn left onto
Oaks Road and follow 1 1/2 miles to Park entrance on your right.
Coming from the South Direction -Route 301 North to Waldorf; then right onto Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) then follow
above.
Equestrian Area Rules:
* All visitors use the facility at their own risk.
* All riders under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Facility open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
* The facility is for use on a first come, first served basis unless there is a scheduled event which has been permitted
through the Department of Public Facilities.
* Trailers are to be parked in the"Trailer Designated" parking area. Please dispose of all manure, hay, etc. in the bins.
* Riding is prohibited in the athletic fields complex.
* During periods of inclement weather, it may be necessary to close the facility.
* Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
* No glass containers.
* Pets must be kept on a leash.