A roughly 200 to 250 acre town-owned horse park on New Sherborn Road, operated since 2001 by an all-volunteer nonprofit (NEECA). It has a riding arena, round pen, driving area and trails, and hosts clinics and shows through the year, but day-to-day use runs through paid membership rather than open drop-in access.
What to expect
Trails
Trails and a confidence course exist within the park for equestrian use
Entry fee
Membership costs about $30 per year for use of the arena, round pen, trails and driving area; NEECA events also charge entry fees
Dogs
A dog in any public place in Athol must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it, or be under the handler's immediate and effective voice control. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
New England Equestrian Center of Athol (NEECA), a volunteer nonprofit
617-678-9300 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this a public park anyone can walk into?
It is town-owned land, but everyday use is organized through a volunteer nonprofit and membership rather than as an open public park, so casual non-equestrian visitors should not assume unrestricted access.
Is there an entry fee at New England Equestrian Center of Athol?
Yes, Membership costs about $30 per year for use of the arena, round pen, trails and driving area; NEECA events also charge entry fees
Can I bring my dog to New England Equestrian Center of Athol?
A dog in any public place in Athol must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it, or be under the handler's immediate and effective voice control. Posted signs at the site take precedence.