Equestrian Facilities

Ernie Howlett Park Located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard between Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Hills Road, Ernie Howlett Park is the City’s major recreational facility.

This 35 acre park provides facilities to many sporting and leisure activities, including: four one-wall handball courts, multi-purpose athletic fields, a regulation basketball court, a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and a variety of playground equipment. The park also boasts a 3/4-mile running track and a bicycle path.

However, for many of the sports-mined, the main attractions of Howlett Park are the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club and the Equestrian Center. Eight tennis courts are open to the public, with a patio, refreshment center, and a grandstand for tournament spectators. This outstanding facility is home to the annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament. For court rates or membership information, please call (310) 541-4585.

The Equestrian Center, which features three riding rings, a dressage area and grandstand, and multi-use trail, is a frequent site for local horse shows. In addition, the Equestrian Center is available to rent for private clinics, horse shows and other equestrian-related events. To reserve the Equestrian Center, call (310) 541-9487.

Peter Weber Equestrian Center Located at 25401 Crenshaw Boulevard, the municipal stables offers boarding facilities and a comprehensive program of riding lessons and horse training, including the popular Summer Pony Camp. There are 112 corrals, three riding rings and two hotwalkers.

Dapplegray Park Located at the northwest corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, Dapplegray Park is served by several bridle trails connected directly to its riding rings. The 1-1/2 acre equestrian facility contains a riding ring, a lunging ring, and a dressage area. Parking is available on Palos Verdes Drive East adjacent to the arena.

Chandler Preserve Located north of the Dapplegray ball fields, east of the Empty Saddle Club, and west of Rolling Hills Country club, the Chandler Preserve offers 27 acres of open space for hiking and horseback riding

Equestrian and Bike Trails The City of Rolling Hills Estates has more than 20 miles of bridle trails and 10 miles of bicycle paths maintained for the recreational enjoyment of the community.

Seahorse Riding Academy    
310-541-5921

PV Stables
310-378-3527

Empty Saddle Club 
310-377-9059

Portuguese Riding Academy

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