Pony Rides

The hard working ponies of Watson Park are ready to give your child a unique experience! Check out our ponies below and see whose personality is a match for you!

Riders must be under the age of 10, under 60 pounds and be able to hold onto the saddle by themselves. Adults are required to assist the rider on and off the pony and will walk beside them during the ride.

Delilah

Age: 13

Delilah is one of the sweetest ponies at the park. She loves everyone and her favorite band is the "Plain White T's".

Oreo

Age: 16

Oreo loves kids and enjoys visits with the public. He is free spirited and loves his snacks and treats.

Rain

Age: 8

Rain is the newest pony at OJ Watson Park. He came to the park from our friends at Cowtown.

Snow

Age: 15

Snow and Rain are the best of friends. They enjoy working together and hanging out in the pasture after work.

Spirit

Age: 10

Spirit is very photogenic and loves to admire himself in the water trough. He is the current leader of the group and keeps the others inline.

Starbuck

Age: 22

Starbuck and Toast are the best of friends. They do not like working without each other. Starbuck enjoys company and tends to be a little clumsy.

Storm

Age: 26

Storm loves everyone. Even though he has retired from giving rides, he is a therapy pony and used during classes and group gatherings. Storm prefers cats over dogs.

Toast

Age: 23

Toast is one of the hardest working ponies at the park. He enjoys giving rides and his favorite musician is Sir Mix A-Lot.

Fee

$4/person

Hours

Pony rides are available March - October. Availability is listed in the footer under "Rides Open"

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Park Hours

Holiday Park Hours

November 24 (Thanksgiving): Park Closed
December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am - 12:00pm
December 25 (Christmas): Park Closed
December 31 (New Year's Eve): 8:00am - 12:00pm
January 1 (New Year's Day): Park Closed

Coupon Books

Bundle and save on rides with a coupon book! Good for train rides, mini golf, pony rides and pedal boats. Redeem one ticket per ride.

$20 book = 6 tickets
$60 book = 20 tickets
$90 book = 40 tickets
$200 book = 100 tickets
$350 book = 200 tickets

Email: WichitaParkandRec@wichita.gov
Phone: (316) 529-9940