Hayrides
Daytime Hayrides
- Wed.-Fri. October- November
- Bendix Woods County Park
- Begin at 9, 10 or 11 for 2-hours
- $75/up to 80 people
Groups are invited to enjoy the fall beauty of Bendix Woods on a two-hour tractor-drawn hayride. Includes a picnic site, bring sack lunches or a snack if you like. Campfire not included. Groups may request a campfire for an additional $35 at the time of reservation.
Evening Hayrides
- Wed-Sun, end of September-November
- Bendix Woods County Park
- Begin at 1, 3:30, 6 or 8:30pm for 2-hours
- $120/up to 80 people
Enjoy this colorful time of year with a tractor drawn hayride! A campfire awaits you after the brisk ride. Groups are welcome to bring snacks, however, if your group has a campfire and you plan to roast hot dogs or marshmallows, you must bring your own roasting sticks. Collecting sticks is not allowed on park property. A picnic shelter is not included but can be rented if available for an additional fee.
Group Hayrides
To schedule a group hayride, please follow the instructions.
- Please call park staff at 574-654-3155 and schedule an available date and time slot.
- Once your date and time has been confirmed, thoroughly read, sign and return the Leisure Program Agreement in the Hayride Reservation Packet.
- Completed agreement along with payment must be received to guarantee your reservation.
Fall F.U.N. Hayrides
- Mon.-Fri., September-October
- Bendix Woods County Park
- $125/up to 30 people for 2.5-hours
Packages include a leisurely hayride, access to the prairie maze and a picnic site. Also included is a themed one-hour interpretive program. See F.U.N. Brochure for a list of programs. Reservations are confirmed only when payment and signed contract are received.
Call 574/654-3155 or email bendixwoods@sjcparks.org to check available dates and times.
Can't do a private Hayride? Check out our Calendar of Events for more information on public Hayrides.