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Red Orchard Park

In March 2007, Clarence Miller, our largest land donor to date, officially donated his 131 acre farm, now known as Red Orchard Park, to Shelby County's Parks Department.  It had been his family's home since 1925.  Mr. Miller is 94 years old and 85 years of his life has been on this beautiful, well - kept farm.  Red Orchard Park got its name from the orchard which was planted around 1792 by Aquilla Whitaker, who settled in what is now Shelby County, Kentucky at Whitaker Station, an important refuge for early settlers in the region.  She and her husband John helped to establish the town of Shelbyville.  The orchard was said to turn a brilliant red in the fall; thus the name "Red Orchard".  The park consists of 131 acres of beautiful rolling land with lush pasture and gorgeous mature trees such a walnut, blue ash, and sycamore.

There have been three public Master Plan meetings at which the public could present their dreams for what the park will be.  It will take several years to actually complete the Master Plan; however, the park land will offer beautiful sites for picnics, walking, and the enjoyment of nature soon.

Directions to Red Orchard Park:

Located at 704 Kentucky St., Shelbyville, KY Directions: Off U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) turn on Mack Walters Road next to Village Plaza Shopping Center.  After crossing two railroad tracks take the next road on the left, Kentucky Street.  Red Orchard Park is the second property on the right.  There will be a black plank fence and sign for Red Orchard Farm.  The Park is open to the public from 8 a.m. to Dark.  There are mowed out trails for hiking.  For more information contact Clay T. Cottongim, Director of Parks and Recreation at ctcottongim@shelbycountyparks.com or 502-633-5059.

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Red Orchard Park Horse Trail Riding

PARK DOES NOT FURNISH HORSES.

We hope you will enjoy your riding experience at Red Orchard Park. Effective April 1^st, Horse Owners may trailer in and out their horses to Red Orchard Park and ride the trails every day April 1^st  through November 30^th .  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 1^st.

 Horseback Trail Riding Schedule

 Daily April-November and Holidays (Memorial Day, 4^th 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 less days.
• Please remember this is a privilege. Follow the rules and take care of your parks.  
  
                       Trail Rules

1. 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.
2. Park your horse trailer and vehicle in the mowed field area to the east of the Hoedown Barn.
3. Ride the park at a slow pace so you can become familiar with Red Orchard Park and the lay of the land.
4. Watch for holes and dips while riding.
5. Follow mowed trails and horseback riding signage.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Please Do Not ride in native grass fields and reforestation project areas.
9. 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.  
10. 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 .
    
    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 % Red Orchard Park.
    
    We hope you enjoy your trail riding experience at Red Orchard!
    
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Map to Red Orchard

Click here to view the Master Plan for Red Orchard Park.

Red Orchard Dog Park Information

A Wedding at Red Orchard