Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park Events

Department Resources

Horseback Trail Ride

(8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park. Each trail ride is comprised of a 15-minute riding session in the Indoor Arena, a 30-minute trail ride around the property and 15-minutes of horse/tack care. The trail portion is a mix of wooded trails and field riding. Helmets are required. They will be provided by the instructor, though you are welcome to bring your own bike or sports helmet to wear. All participants will be required to sign a waiver for FPFP and a waiver for the program administrator. No experience necessary.

Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Location

Horseback Trail Ride

(8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park. Each trail ride is comprised of a 15-minute riding session in the Indoor Arena, a 30-minute trail ride around the property and 15-minutes of horse/tack care. The trail portion is a mix of wooded trails and field riding. Helmets are required. They will be provided by the instructor, though you are welcome to bring your own bike or sports helmet to wear. All participants will be required to sign a waiver for FPFP and a waiver for the program administrator. No experience necessary.

Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Location

Evening Farm Tour - Beatrix Potter Night

(4-Adult) Come learn about this famous children’s author, farmer and conservationist. Hear some Beatrix Potter tales, have a trivia game and share a snack in honor of her July birthday. We will meet some of the critters that inspired her stories and then walk through the farm and talk about her lasting contribution to land preservation. Learn a little of Frying Pan Park’s preservation history too, as we bid the animals good night. All participants must be registered in the program.

Frying Pan Farm Park Location

Horseback Trail Ride

(8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park. Each trail ride is comprised of a 15-minute riding session in the Indoor Arena, a 30-minute trail ride around the property and 15-minutes of horse/tack care. The trail portion is a mix of wooded trails and field riding. Helmets are required. They will be provided by the instructor, though you are welcome to bring your own bike or sports helmet to wear. All participants will be required to sign a waiver for FPFP and a waiver for the program administrator. No experience necessary.

Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Location

Horseback Trail Ride

(8-Adult) Sign up for a small group trail ride around Frying Pan Farm Park. Each trail ride is comprised of a 15-minute riding session in the Indoor Arena, a 30-minute trail ride around the property and 15-minutes of horse/tack care. The trail portion is a mix of wooded trails and field riding. Helmets are required. They will be provided by the instructor, though you are welcome to bring your own bike or sports helmet to wear. All participants will be required to sign a waiver for FPFP and a waiver for the program administrator. No experience necessary.

Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Location

Frying Pan Farm Park Classes and Camps

See all classes and camps coming to Frying Pan Farm Park.


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