Winthrop Polo Field
12 Acres
Historic Property
Purchased by ALC from the Winthrop family, this multi-use equestrian and pedestrian open space is located in Aiken’s historic horse district. Public access permitted.
The 12-acre Winthrop Polo Field, located between Grace and Mead Avenues, is in the heart of Aiken’s historic Horse District. Purchased by the Aiken Land Conservancy in 1998, the field will never be developed and will continue to be used for many equestrian disciplines, as well as providing open space for dog walkers and others to enjoy.
Winthrop Field Equestrian Use
- Riders should do flat work in moving circles
- Exercising sets of polo ponies is not permitted
- Lunging is not permitted
- Carriages are not accommodated at the present time
Aerial photo showing lands protected by ALC in Aiken’s Horse District. The area in yellow is the 12-acre Winthrop Polo Field, which is owned by ALC. The area in pink is the 2.5-acre Clark Barn tract, on which ALC holds a conservation easement.
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