Historical Griffith Park Pony Rides closing after greater than 70 years

Griffith Park Pony Rides will shut after greater than 70 years in operation, proprietor Steve Weeks has confirmed in a Facebook assertion.

The Los-Angeles based pony journey park has been a extraordinarily in style place for households for years, offering pony and wagon rides for kids of all ages.

The historic landmark has been working in Southern California since 1948 nevertheless will now shut down for good inside the coming weeks.

The park’s proprietor Steve Weeks confirmed the closure and said that he shall be looking for “forever homes” for the ponies.

Griffith Park Pony Rides closing after 74 years

Griffith Park Pony Rides will shut its doorways to company and shall be ceasing operations ranging from December 21, 2022.

The park’s proprietor Steve Weeks said that he obtained a letter from Los Angeles Recreation and Parks which said that the park’s contract had not been extended.

In a Facebook submit, Steve said: “It is with a lot unhappiness that I announce that Griffith Park Pony Rides shall be ceasing operations December 21, 2022. I’ve obtained a letter from Los Angeles Recreation and Parks stating that our contract won’t be renewed.

“After 74 years serving the children and parents of Los Angeles, this iconic institution will be closed forever by order of the city.”

Steve added that he shall be looking for “forever homes” for his or her ponies inside the coming days.

“I am determined to find homes for our ponies with qualified horse people who will care as much about our ponies as I do,” Steve added inside the assertion. “If you are interested in providing a home please message me.”

Statement from council

Over the weekend, the Department of Recreation and Parks confirmed the city’s decision to not renew the park’s contract.

“At the request of the City Council, the Department will undertake a community input process to re-imagine the recreational and educational activities offered at this location in Griffith Park to continue providing youth and families an affordable and enjoyable experience,” the assertion study (via LA Times).

The division hasn’t addressed the rationale behind the park’s closure nevertheless the decision comes following present protests from animal welfare activists.

What to search out out about Griffith Park Pony Rides

Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo is a pony journey park that has been serving youngsters and folks since first opening doorways in 1948.

The park covers 4,200 acres of pure terrain and choices quite a few greenery and bushes, along with California oak bushes, wild sage and manzanita.

The paintings facility was redesigned in 2017 to include large pasture corrals for the ponies, video surveillance applications, and completely different new choices.

The park was moreover a popular spot for birthday occasions and has been visited by every Los-Angeles based households and visiting households from completely different cities.

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