If school is cancelled due to snow/ice, all a.m. fitness classes, including water aerobics and a.m. nursery will be cancelled. A decision on p.m. fitness classes and nursery will be made at noon. Please check here for all cancellations.
Rules and Regulations
Park Rules
- Park hours are sunrise to sunset for foot traffic
- Gates open 8am until dark
- No alcoholic beverages allowed
- Parking allowed in designated areas only
- Speed limit is 15mph
- All animals must be leashed unless in the Bark Park
Trail Riding Rules
Effective April 1st, Horse Owners may trailer in and out their horses to Red Orchard Park and ride the trails every day April 1st through November 30th. After November, the trails will be closed to horse back riding until the next April. To find out more information on trail riding at Red Orchard, please call the Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks Office at 502-633-5059 after April 1st.
Horseback Trail Riding Schedule
Daily April-November and Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
- Closed for Painted Stone Festival in September. (Check special events for exact dates)
- Trail Riding allowed 7:00 a.m. to Half Hour before dark.
- This schedule will be on a trial basis. If there is an erosion problem or trail is extremely worn, we will have to revert to fewer days.
- Please remember this is a privilege. Follow the rules and take care of your parks.
Trail Rules:
- Always sign in at Hoedown Barn when arriving to ride at Red Orchard Park. This gives us a count on trail usage for future plans and funding.
- Park your horse trailer and vehicle in the mowed field area to the east of the Hoedown Barn.
- Ride the park at a slow pace so you can become familiar with Red Orchard Park and the lay of the land.
- Watch for holes and dips while riding.
- Follow mowed trails and horseback riding signage.
- Feel free to get off your horse and sit under a shade tree or at one of our benches and enjoy the views of Red Orchard Park.
- A water trough is available behind the Hoedown Barn at the beginning of the trail. Others in the park with water in them are also available for watering your horses.
- Please Do Not ride in native grass fields and reforestation project areas.
- Remember, Shelby County Parks Board is not responsible for accidents or injuries to you, your horse or your personal property. State Recreation Law applies. This is a privilege to ride on park property. Do not abuse this privilege.
- Remember to call the Parks Office prior to coming to see if trails are open for riding. Trails will be closed to horses in inclement weather. Or visit or web site at www.shelbycountyparks.com and go to Red Orchard Park Horse back riding.
- Donations are appreciated for future events and maintenance of Red Orchard Park. Can be mailed to Shelby County Parks, 717 Burks Branch Rd., Shelbyville, Ky. 40065 c/o Red Orchard Park.
We hope you enjoy your trail riding experience at Red Orchard!