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Spring Horseback Riding Lessons

Attend this 8-week program to obtain a foundation
Spring Horseback Riding Lessons

Attend this 8-week program to obtain a foundation
Spring Horseback Riding Lessons

Attend this 8-week program to obtain a foundation
 

At Carriage Hill Farm, daily farm activities, historical talks and demonstrations are given from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. each day. Please call ahead for more details or view the schedule.

Herb Programs
The Carriage Hill Herb Group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Morning Chores
Come help the farmer with various farm chores like feeding the animals and collecting eggs. Program is on the third Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Registrations Required and Limited. To register, check the program listings or call (937) 278-2609.
 
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Carriage Hill MetroPark
7800 E. Shull Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424
(937) 278-2609		  
   
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Spring Update

Come and join us for spring at Carriage Hill MetroPark! The activity level at the farm will increase as we start getting our fields ready for planting at the farm. Our horse trails are open, but may be muddy through the spring season. Hiking trails will also be slick after substantial rains, so watch your step! The tall grass prairie will be burned by our conservation crew in March. Learn more about the importance of burning prairies by visiting our conservation section.

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    • Farm life in the 1880s comes alive at Carriage Hill Farm. Visitor Center exhibits start the journey back in time while demonstrations, reconstructed and historical buildings, and even period farm animals paint the picture. There are also acres of natural beauty to enjoy.

    • In 1830, Daniel and Catharine Arnold, of Rockingham County, Virginia, along with their five children, decided to move west. They sold their land, packed their possessions in a wagon, and set off for Ohio. After a long journey by ox and wagon, they settled along Dry Run, a tributary of the Mad River. The property they settled on was initially purchased by Henry Harshbarger, Catharine Arnold’s father, in 1830. Upon arriving, the family moved into a log house previously built on the site. In the spring, Daniel Arnold bought 158 acres from his father-in-law for $2,000. A new house was finished by the Arnold Family in 1836.

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    • There are disabled parking sites at the Visitor Center's parking lot and lake lots. Both the farm and Visitor Center public restrooms have an accessible stall. Current drinking fountains are of the older style and work well for some, but not all wheelchair users. An accessible fishing pier is also provided. The Visitor Center does contain an elevator.

    • Directions
      Carriage Hill MetroPark is located off of I-70 at State Route 201/Brandt Pike. Go North for one mile to the park entrance at E. Shull Road.

      Public Transportation
      RTA Bus Routes 18 or 19
      Take route 18 north on Main Street or #19 east on Third Street through downtown to the intersection of 201 and E. Shull Road in Huber Heights. The entrance to Carriage Hill MetroPark is across the street and north a short distance.

    • The natural areas of Carriage Hill MetroPark consist mainly of former farmland and woodlots. Large, open grasslands, diverse successional areas, created ponds and wetlands, a 14-acre lake, and two forest tracts make for a very diverse experience.

Visitor Information

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 39.878327
Longitude: -84.094407

Park Hours:

  • April 1 - Oct. 31, 8 am – 10 pm
  • Nov. 1 - March 31, 8 am – 8 pm
  • Closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Carriage Hill Visitor Center and Farm Hours:
  • 10 am – 5 pm weekdays
  • 10 am – 5 pm Saturdays
  • 12 pm – 5 pm Sundays
  • Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Carriage Hill Riding Center Hours:

  • 10 am – 5 pm Saturdays
  • Noon – 5 pm Sundays

Facility Rental:
Picnic shelters are non-reservable.

Parking:
Multiple free parking lots are available on site. See map.

School Group Tours:
Available by request. Call to schedule.


View a list of programs available.

Pet Policy:
Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and under control at all times.
No pets are allowed in the historic farm or Visitor Center, unless they are guide dogs.

Park Features/Amenities
Carriage Hill MetroPark was established in 1968 in order to interpret both the natural and cultural history of the Miami Valley. Comprised of over 900 acres, it provides the public with many experiences. Carriage Hill offers scenic woodlands, prairies, a lake and pond. Opportunities include
 
 
 
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